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Dear New Yorkers,

These days, cosplayers, gamers and generalist geeks have their pick of gathering spaces nationwide.

But in terms of attendance, the New York Comic Con — which took place from last Thursday to Sunday at the Javits Center — is the biggest in North America. Those who say it’s the best have one main reason why:

Because it’s in New York. Obviously.

“The most iconic comics take place in New York,” said Kailey Carpenter, who came dressed as an original character called Miss MCU. “There’s so much life and fun and villains and everything!”

Inside the convention hall, attendees can be who they are. Many of them feel that in New York, they can do that outside of the hall, as well.

Read more here about this year’s New York Comic Con.

Weather ☀️

It feels like summer again today. Bright and sunny, with highs around 80 degrees.

MTA 🚇

No 1 trains between 137 Street-City College and Dyckman Street starting at 9:15 p.m. this week, and more. Find the latest delays and planned changes here.

Alternate side parking 🚙

It’s in effect today, Oct. 21.

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Things To Do

Here’s what’s going on around the city this week.

Saturday, Oct. 26: A Halloween Harvest Festival with family-friendly workshops, a community resource fair and a dog costume contest. Free from 12 to 4 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens. Saturday, Oct. 26: Celebrate “City of Forest Day” with an outdoor sound bath inspired by New York’s urban forests. Free from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Little Red Lighthouse in Manhattan. Saturday, Oct. 26: Bay Ridge’s Halloween Festival, with free pumpkin carving, a bouncy house for kids, and more. Costumes encouraged. Free from 4 to 7 p.m. on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

THE KICKER: The New York Liberty won their first WNBA championship last night.

Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Monday.

Love,

THE CITY

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