NEW YORK CITY NEWS & UPDATES

1. BROADWAY WEEK

NYC Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets are officially on sale!

NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, is encouraging theatergoers to purchase two-for-one tickets for the next iteration of its biannual program NYC Broadway Week. Tickets will go on sale to 19 of Broadway’s top shows starting at 10:30am today at nycgo.com/broadwayweek for performances taking place from September 5 to 18. 

“We are thrilled NYC Broadway Week returns to give theater fans the chance to see the world’s best talent at an amazing value,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company. “This year, we have brand-new shows and long-standing favorites participating in the program, so there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy the popular theater promotion.” 

“Broadway Week is a wonderful time for both New Yorkers and visitors to take a break from the summer sun to sit in a cool theatre to enjoy some of our hottest shows,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League. “Thanks to NYC & Company’s innovative 2-for-1 ticket offer, two people can see a Broadway show for the price of one, so savvy theatre fans who love plays and musicals can see twice as many!”

For shows starting: 5 September. Shows participating in NYC Broadway Week:

• Aladdin
• An American in Paris
• Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
• Cats
• Chicago The Musical
• Cirque du Soleil Paramour
• The Color Purple
• Fiddler on the Roof
• Holiday Inn 
• The Humans
• Jersey Boys
• Kinky Boots
• The Lion King
• Matilda the Musical
• On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan
• The Phantom of the Opera
• School of Rock
• Something Rotten!
• Wicked

2. NEW PUBLIC SPACE - THE HILLS, OPENED ON GOVERNORS ISLAND

The Hills adds ten acres to the park on Governors Island and is home to 41,000 new shrubs and more than 860 new trees. Opened to the public in 2014.

The Trust for Governors Island is the nonprofit corporation created by the City of New York that is responsible for the redevelopment and operation of 150 acres of Governors Island. The Trust's mission is to transform Governors Island into a vibrant resource for New York City, making this island at the center of New York Harbor a destination with extraordinary public open space, as well as educational, not-for-profit and commercial facilities.

3. DISCOVER STATEN ISLAND

While there might not be palm trees, New York City’s Staten Island offers many possibilities for fun in the sun with a side of history and culture. With its miles of sandy beaches and nature trails, free summer concerts on the beach and beautiful historic homes, the borough is New York City’s hidden secret waiting to be explored. See attached list of things to do, see, stay and where to eat.

4. HOW THE NEW YORK WHEEL WILL BE BUILT ON STATEN ISLAND

If you're wondering how a 630-foot observation wheel is built, New York Wheel CEO Rich Marin has provided the Advance with a step-by-step description of how Staten Island's biggest tourist attraction will take shape.

Construction of the $580 million, 60-story New York Wheel located adjacent to the Richmond Country Bank Ballpark and Empire Outlets began in May 2015.

5. US TENNIS OPEN AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 11

The United States Tennis Association announced a series of physical improvements, fan and player upgrades, and new sponsor activations which will be unveiled at the 2016 US Open. The main draw of the tournament begins on Monday, August 29, and concludes on Sunday, September 11. The US Open Qualifying Tournament, which is free and open to the public, begins on Tuesday, August 23, and concludes on Friday, August 26.

6. FIDE WORLD CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH 2016 TO BE HELD AT THE ICONIC SEAPORT DISTRICT

The FIDE World Chess Championship Match 2016 is to take place at the Seaport District in Manhattan, New York. The three week long Championship Match, to be held from November 11 - 30, will be contested by 25-year-old reigning champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and his challenger, 26-year-old Sergey Karjakin of Russia.

The Match arena will be built within the Fulton Market Building, a five minute walk from Wall Street, and will also feature dedicated spectator and VIP lounges with panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge as well as retail space, a restaurant, TV studios and much more.