ORIGINALLY called Idlewild Airport, John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) was built to relieve congestion at LaGuardia in 1948. It opened with six runways and five distinct architecturally stunning terminals. By the next decade, the airport was handling the largest amount of international air traffic in the world and was the first place to serve passenger jets. But JFK’s world renowned status soon took a nosedive. With increased demand and a terminal layout designed from a pre-jet age, it simply couldn't keep up.

Explore the Thain Forest, including the gentle rush of the Bronx River and its waterfall, this summer. NYBG's 50-acre, old-growth Forest is a haven of quiet and beauty year-round, and in the warmer months it fills out with rich greenery both above and below. Stop by this week and take some time to appreciate this urban wilderness, including the swaying canopy and winding trails that make it the perfect escape to connect with nature.

Sabrina Santiago (b. 1996) is a New York-based photographer whose work explores identity, community, and self-discovery through the nuances of daily life. Her documentary approach builds on the tradition of street photography to transform fleeting gestures and encounters into intimate reflections on humanity. Grounded in observation and connection, her practice is both a means of storytelling and a tool for self-reflection. Her forthcoming project focuses on communities of color on the street centering on themes of style, coming of age, and cultural identity.