THIS is the NYC airport you should fly into ✈️

Hi there,

We’re into week two of a major nursing strike in NYC. What’s at stake?

Unsurprisingly, way more than we can cover in this newsletter. But this is a good start.

And now...

In this week’s newsletter:

🎫 Events We Love This Week: January 21-28 - Celebrate 45 years of PAC-MAN & a Tweentopia in Brooklyn

🍝 You’ll Have to Check It Out - Authentic, homemade, no-frills Italian food on the UWS

✈️ Best NYC Airports - While we’ve got opinions, there’s data to back much of it up

Shall we? 👇

Note: As always, this email was written by an actual human who lives in NYC, not artificial intelligence. 🥸

Events We Love This Week: January 21-28, 2026

In the city this week? Here are some fun events we’re keeping an eye on.

45 Years of PAC-MAN - Now Through May 31

Few games hold as much nostalgia and fame as PAC-MAN.

The new exhibit at the Paley Center in Midtown, 45 Years of PAC-MAN, drops you straight into the Maze that changed gaming forever.

Since 1980, PAC-MAN has captured hearts withits simple design, bold personality, and irresistible play. Created in partnership with Bandai Namco, this exhibit is packed with playful installations, nostalgic moments, and fascinating fun facts that trace PAC-MAN’s journey from arcade sensation to global icon.

Waka waka your way to more info here. 👻

Tweentopia Bklyn - January 24 from 11 am - 1 pm

Tweenage, the rarest of ages. Old enough to want to feel independent, but young enough that real independence isn’t yet really feasible.

This age is full of unique slang, interests, and more tech knowledge than all of us readers combined. If you’re trying to wrangle a tween, this free event is for you.

You’ll find:

• Friendship bracelets

• K-Pop Demon Hunters dance party

• Pokémon card trading

• Board games

• Legos and more

That sounds like a hell of a time, honestly.. wish I was 13 again. 😅

Reserve a free spot here. 👈

You’ll Have to Check It Out - Celeste

A general checklist for top-notch Italian food in NYC? 🇮🇹

• Your waiter, or at least the person in charge, is speaking Italian to patrons

• The menu features homemade pastas

• Wine lists are larger than the food menu

While this checklist can fail, it didn’t at Celeste on the Upper West Side.

A cozy, cash-only UWS staple on the corner of 84th Street, Celeste packs a delicious punch with absolutely no frills.

Each dish was simple, yet full of flavor. 😋

And that included the Sage Lemon Sorbet with olive oil. Completely unexpected but absolutely phenomenal.

Check out Celeste on the Upper West Side.

Best NYC Airport to Fly Into 🛬

Choosing the best airport to fly into New York can feel like a mystery.

If the cost is roughly the same, which one is the best option?! 🤔

In this article, we’ll break down the pros and cons of each of the three main NYC airports, with data and opinions to support our list.

And, of course, at the end, we will give you our recommendation for the best airport for flying into NYC. 👀

Why trust us?

We’ve flown in and out of each airport near a dozen times, both as New Yorkers and as travelers before we moved here. We’ve experienced the good and the bad of each airport and are ready to give you a full breakdown of LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark.

Stay warm out there,

Ashley & Devin from Better Together Here ❄️