Early Addition: Don’t put away that beach towel just yet, it’s still summer in the Rockaways

Shelter Serra did a tiny, immaculate, traditional castle. — Gothamist

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Published Sep 9, 2026

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Good Wednesday morning in New York City, where the MTA has released new renderings of the Interborough Express connecting Brooklyn and Queens via light rail.

Here’s what else is happening:

Transgender rights activists protested outside East Harlem’s Mount Sinai Hospital on Tuesday over ending gender-affirming care for minors.
Jake’s Dilemma, a staple of the Upper West Side, is set to close next month.
When one bar closes, another opens… Midtown’s Carnegie Deli is making a comeback 10 years after closing.
A green rooftop in Cobble Hill is brightening the neighborhood.
The Citi Bike system in New York City is making Lyft a pretty penny.
New York Fashion Week starts today and one popular language-learning app is walking the runway.
Summer isn’t over yet! A massive sandcastle competition returns to the Rockaways this weekend.