Our Favorite Things About Summer in New York City

Complex staffers weigh in on the best things to see, eat, drink and do during warm weather months in NYC.

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Summers in NYC are divisive. Some will cite the scent of urine and thick, hyper-moist subway stations as reasons to abscond to the Hamptons (or anyone's available beachside residence, anywhere), while others (hint: us) find the city has a lot to love, provided you own an air conditioner and can afford to drink your weight in margaritas nightly. And, no, we're not just saying this because we can't afford to leave NYC. (Well, not entirely because of that, at least.)

Here, our staffers share why they actually enjoy spending time in this concrete jungle in sweltering temperatures. Turns out, there's a lot to love about Gotham in the summer. 

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Shaved Ice Mobiles

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Citi Bikes and E-Cigs

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Makeshift Mango Ice Pops

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Lots of Iced Coffee

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Kayaking on the Hudson

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Hating on Overdressed Commuters

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19. Baseball While Enjoying a Sea Breeze

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Soccer and Water Taxis

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H20 Gazing

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Shopping Al Fresco

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Central Park at Night

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Illicit Boozing

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Complaints from the Elderly

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The Influx of Free

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Getting Wet

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Scantily Clad Women

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Chocolate Italian Ices

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Bar Hopping for Temperature Control

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Cold Brew

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Ceviche

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Stoop Drinking

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Rooftop Films

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Department Strore ACs

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Sweet Solitude

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Alcoholic Slushies

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Rooftops

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The Staten Island Ferry (We Think)

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