Extra Extra: A Bronx street gets piggy with it

Emily Nadal

Published Aug 10, 2023

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Emily Nadal

Published Aug 10, 2023

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It’s Thursday afternoon in New York City and if this rain hasn’t gotten you down, how about the fact that tonight will be the last post-8 p.m. sunset until May 2024? Sigh. BUT, there is still so much more summer fun to be had before the dreaded days of winter ahead, so don’t hunker down yet!

Here’s what else is happening:

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Another way to enjoy your summer could be to get an invite to the next sidewalk pig roast. NYC truly does have it all.
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