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Gothamist September Guide: 15 Fun Ways To Celebrate Summer's End


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Scott Heins

Published Sep 6, 2016

Modified Sep 6, 2016


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Early fall is quite possibly the best time to live in New York City, as the oppressive heat eases and the worst of winter is still far away. Whether you're looking to make the most of some outdoor food festivals, take in some anthemic instrumental rock, get dolled up in drag, or keep cozy inside a movie theater, there's so much worth doing this month that the calendar might fall off the wall. Or your calendar app might crash. Whichever. Time to make plans!
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Published Sep 6, 2016

Modified Sep 6, 2016


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Scott Heins is a freelance photo and video journalist based in New York City, and a frequent contributor to Gothamist + WNYC. His work often centers around labor rights, housing, and policing. In 2018-2019 he traveled to four states while covering a wave of public school teachers strikes, with work featured in The New York Times, The Intercept, Getty Images, Splinter, and Bloomberg Photos. Scott is a dues-paying member of the National Writers Union's Freelance Solidarity Project.

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