New Stand Answers: Your Favorite Thing About NYC Summer

It’s about to get sweaty.

Memorial Day has come and gone, and that means one thing: it’s summer in the city, baby. At New Stand we can’t get enough of New York City summers. Everyone gets sweaty, music starts blaring out of cars, and how could we forget about having a cold beer on your roof of choice? Here are all of our favorite things about summer in the city.

“I love getting a nice cold beverage or sweet treat and sitting on a shady stoop. It’s nice to take a break from the sun and people watch.” — Sara Merg, Editorial Assistant

“My favorite thing about summer in New York City is lying down in Prospect Park.”—Kyla Bills, Editorial Lead

“I love going up onto a roof on the 4th of July and watching the fireworks over the East River while eating a hot dog and drinking a beer.” — Olivia Craighead, Content & Community Manager

“The golden glow of the buildings in midtown during sunset.” — Henry Nunez, Graphic Designer

“Getting shaved ice with friends.” — Amanda Moy, Integrated Marketing Manager

“The city comes alive and there’s so much to do!” — Coco Foerster, Executive Assistant

“Hitting up as many rooftop bars as possible!” — Anna Glinski, Assistant Buyer

“Concerts at SummerStage in Central Park.” — Jazzlyn Rutel, Operations Associate

“Pier 45 and the free water mist feature!” — Jana Adler, Director of Buying & Merchandising

“Rosé on tap from the New Stand on the way to the beach via the Rockaway ferry.” — Jesse Smith, VP, Media Partnerships & Revenue

“The free sauna.” — David Carson, Founder/CMO