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Top Things to Do in NYC in September 2025
Whether you're drawn to cultural food festivals and lively celebrations or eager to see the skyline from a unique vantage point, NYC in September promises unforgettable experiences.
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Netflix's 'KPOP DEMON HUNTERS' Takes Over at the Empire State Building!
The cast of "KPOP DEMON HUNTERS" goes up, up, up at the Empire State Building.
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Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? Aug. 18 – 22
See who will visit this week!
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Vijay Deverakonda Lights the Empire State Building in Green, White, and Orange for India Day
Vijay toured the Observatory Experience's immersive museum and posed for photos on the building’s 86th Floor and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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9 Places to Eat & Drink Near the Empire State Building
Whether you need to fuel up before your visit or debrief over dinner, there is no shortage of food and drink options in ESB's Midtown neighborhood.
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WATCH: The SNL Cast Spills the Show's Secrets | ESB
The cast toured the building's immersive exhibits and took in New York City's best views from the 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories before they sat down to chat about secret sketches, celebrity guests, and who on the show is the biggest party animal.
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ESB Shines Red to Celebrate "Daredevil: Born Again"
"Daredevil: Born Again" stars Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony.
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ESB Shines for SNL's 50th Anniversary!
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WATCH: Trisha Paytas Chats Broadway Dream Roles, SNL, and Her Diva of the Week
Internet superstar and podcast host Trisha Paytas visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor her Broadway debut on Feb. 3.
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ESB Shines in Red, Black & Green for Black History Month
That morning, the Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with award-winning multihyphenate entertainer and founder of KeyTV, Keke Palmer, who flipped the famous light switch.
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ESB Shines in Navy Blue, Gold, Light Blue, and White for NYFW!
That day, the Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with fashion model Winnie Harlow, who flipped the famous light switch.
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ESB Shines Red and Gold for Spring Festival
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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Trisha Paytas Light ESB Pink for Her Broadway Debut
Paytas visited ESB to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the building's immersive exhibits and iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.