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Gothamist Spring Guide: 16 Magnificent Things To Do This May

Published May 2, 2017

Modified May 31, 2017

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John Fullard / FlickrWe're staring down the barrel of another sticky New York summer, but before you begin work on that altar to your window A.C. unit, get outside and take advantage of the beautiful spring air. May is loaded with outdoor food festivals, beer celebrations, and can't-miss dance nights that will keep you bumping into the early morning hours (which you can survive now because it's not 20 damn degrees!). Here's our guide to making the most of the coming month. Break out your calendar and make some plans! — Gothamist

Scott Heins

Published May 2, 2017

Modified May 31, 2017

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Scott Heins

Scott Heins is a freelance photo and video journalist based in New York City, and a frequent contributor to Gothamist + WNYC. His work often centers around labor rights, housing, and policing. In 2018-2019 he traveled to four states while covering a wave of public school teachers strikes, with work featured in The New York Times, The Intercept, Getty Images, Splinter, and Bloomberg Photos. Scott is a dues-paying member of the National Writers Union's Freelance Solidarity Project.

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