The city is coming back quickly, to the point where things like hover drones above Times Square seem once again to be just another part of the city's fabric. Nationally, the TSA set another passenger screening record last weekend. AAA forecasts travel volumes around July 4th will approach the record highs set in 2019. As the nation and city bounce back, we see more and more openings and returns.

Signs of renewal are everywhere in the city. The New York Botanical Garden reopened yesterday; Wave Hill is back as of tomorrow. The map of open restaurants shows 182 open streets in addition to 9,500 restaurants Read on for the latest in NYC tourism and Davler Media's new "Reach the Regionals" marketing opportunity.

Empire Outlets, the outlet center and retail destination, is shaking up the North Shore of Staten Island! Shoppers and visitors to New York City can come to this waterfront location for deals on favorite brands, plus dining, entertainment, and special events. Eat at Empire Outlets during your day of shopping (see below), or check out one of the fantastic Staten Island restaurants on our list. Read on for great waterfront views, “Nonnas of the World,” and exceptional Sri Lankan fare at these Staten Island standouts.

As one of the world’s great shopping capitals, New York City is at the forefront of dynamic new retail. Digital brands open their first brick-and-mortar stores here, while other brands look to incorporate digital experiences into the store environment. Still other stores invite greater hands-on exposure to their products with the help of photogenic environments and personalized help from staff members. Below are 11 new ways to shop in NYC, including Empire Outlets, Sonos, Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Showfields, and others.

Outlet shoppers, start your engines! We’ve lined up some of the best discount shopping in New York City, from department store offshoots to the city’s first outlet mall, plus a couple options outside the city if you’re up for an adventure. No matter which options you choose, these stores offer deals for miles.

An exciting new shopping destination has recently opened in New York City. Empire Outlets, a retail center in Staten Island, is the only outlet mall within the five boroughs of New York City and the first of its kind in one of the shopping capitals of the world.