NYC News: Equinox Settlement, Newark Airport Runway Reopens Early, and Free Summer Events

Equinox and SoulCycle Settlement

• ⚖️ Equinox Group has agreed to a $600,000 settlement with New York Attorney General Letitia James.
• 🚫 The settlement addresses allegations that the high-end gyms made it too difficult for members to cancel memberships, violating consumer protection laws.
• 💰 Affected New Yorkers may receive up to $250 in restitution.

Newark Liberty International Airport Runway Reopening

• ✈️ A runway at Newark Liberty Airport is reopening two weeks ahead of schedule after repaving work.
• 🚧 The routine repairs, which began in March, were part of a decade-long maintenance plan.
• ⚠️ The reopening occurs amidst previous operational issues, including communication failures and FAA-mandated flight reductions.

Free and Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Month

• 🎭 Domino Park in Williamsburg will host the "What Else? Sugar" outdoor performance series throughout June, featuring theater, dance, music, and puppetry.
• 🧜‍♀️ The Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island on June 21st, offering a unique cultural spectacle.
• 🎶 The New York Philharmonic, led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel, will perform its annual Concerts in the Parks series in various locations, including Central Park, Van Cortlandt Park, Prospect Park, and Cunningham Park, featuring Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite.
• ❤️ Lincoln Center will host its fourth annual Mass Wedding event on June 21st, a free celebration of marriage and commitment with multicultural ceremonies and parties.
• 📰 More free event listings can be found on the news website Gothamist.