How to staycation in NYC

WNYC News | Apr 4

Whoever said getting there is half the fun wasn't traveling in 2026.

With gas at four dollars a gallon and TSA lines wrapping around airports, travel has become an even more stressful experience than usual this year. So if you're on spring break, it's a great time to sit back, relax, and have a world-class New York staycation. 

WNYC's Hannah Frishberg joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to share some of the best ways to keep it local while feeling global. 

 

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