New York Magazine

Wouldn’t it be amazing if living in New York could suddenly become easier — and even more enjoyable?

Whether you’ve been here since birth or are still discovering (and adjusting to) the city’s peculiarities and price tags, one fact remains the same: Staying for the long haul takes endurance — and you should take advantage of any little edge you can grab (ethically, of course) to make it work.

Our "How To Be a New Yorker" course will give you that upper hand. For our 2026 installment, we’ve delved into more advanced New York–ing — how to throw a party, where to get a haircut (and a facial, and your lashes tinted), how to work out without going broke, how to catch the best concerts, how to keep a child (and your schnoodle) relatively happy, where to sharpen your thinking, and even how to plan a funeral. We’ve also taken the time to help you bulk up your local Rolodex by asking discerning notables to tell us where they reliably — even gleefully — run all their errands.

We’re about to upgrade aspects of your city life that you didn’t even realize we could improve. Sign up at the link in our bio.

Illustrations: @brunozocca_

The Best of New York issue is presented by @calvinklein.

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