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Belmont Park in Elmont, NY reopens with notable upgrades and renewed energy for the sport, with coverage touching on major races such as the Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion and highlighting standout horses like Forever Young and Stradale as racing returns to its revitalized venue.
Carnegie Deli reopens in Midtown Manhattan at 834 Seventh Ave. after a decade-long absence, delivering improved service and signature items like a four-inch-thick pastrami on rye and hearty chicken soup, all set against vintage photos and memorabilia that evoke the deli’s storied New York era.
Belmont Park on Long Island officially reopened after a three-year hiatus, boasting a $455 million renovation that includes a five‑story glass grandstand, a larger paddock, a winter-friendly synthetic track, and substantially more green space. Governor Hochul touted an expected $155 million in annual economic impact and thousands of jobs. New rules ban outside alcohol and coolers; guests may bring food and one non‑alcoholic drink in a permitted bag, while alcohol is sold on‑site. The fall meet runs Thursday through Sunday through December 6; general admission is $7–$10, grandstand seats are $50 with a $25 food/beverage credit. The complex aims to function as an entertainment hub beyond racing and is accessible by LIRR and bus.
The legendary Carnegie Deli has reopened in Midtown Manhattan at Seventh Ave and 54th St after a 10-year hiatus, serving classics like pastrami and corned beef on rye, matzoh ball soup, and new items such as the Carnegie Deli Colossus, babka French toast, and fried deli pickle chips, along with a breakfast menu and a wide dessert lineup. Opening day drew long lines and a Wall of Fame featuring fans and celebrities; hours are 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Carbone’s Hartford is returning to downtown Hartford at 39 Front Street after the original restaurant closed in 2020 during the COVID-19 shutdown. The fourth-generation Carbone family will mark the opening with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 1, and the project — aided by roughly $2.3 million in government loans — brings the restaurant back to a city block near the Connecticut Convention Center and Connecticut Science Center; Carbone’s currently operates in Bloomfield and Rocky Hill, with the Hartford location aiming to blend the family’s nine-decade hospitality tradition with modern downtown dining.
After a 19‑month, more than $100 million restoration following the January 2025 Palisades fire, Palisades Village in Pacific Palisades reopened on Aug. 15, 2026 with new and returning tenants; Erewhon will reopen in January, the center is about 99% leased, and the reopening signals a hopeful revival for the community as rebuilding continues and some displaced residents remain.
The Parkway East Commercial Street Bridge in Pittsburgh will reopen Monday evening, more than a week ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, after around-the-clock work and favorable weather; PennDOT will hold a Monday press conference to share reopening details.
Sony and its Alamo Drafthouse chain are reportedly in talks to reopen Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome and the adjacent ArcLight Hollywood, closed since 2020. Reports from Deadline indicate progress toward running the venue, with the Dome’s owners hoping for a near-future reopening as LA’s cinema scene revives and alcohol-sales approvals move forward after a May hearing. Sony previously bought Alamo Drafthouse in 2024, a move that positions both brands to potentially revive the landmark complex.
Parts of Kuwait International Airport began reopening after Iranian strikes killed one person, with authorities resuming select operations while investigations continue and security measures are tightened.
A Boston-area vegan chain Clover plans to reopen a limited number of its 12 locations for lunch after a mystery investor provided funds to avert permanent closure, with inflationary costs cited as a challenge; which stores will return and the menu are still being decided by CEO Julia Wrin Piper.
Clover, the vegetarian chain that seemed to close last week, is back: Boston and Cambridge locations will reopen for lunch on June 9 and breakfast on June 10 after overwhelming public support, with the owners pledging to keep the Clover experience and local-sourcing ethos; a Globe report notes an anonymous investor backing the revival, though some stores may still shutter.
Raynham's 2 Jerks BBQ is set to reopen on Saturday after a norovirus outbreak prompted a weekend health-related closure, with owners following safety measures under oversight before resuming service.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom reopened after a year of upgrades, featuring a complete track replacement, new trains with refreshed interiors, a lower height requirement (38 inches), updated queue storytelling and signage, a revamped Rainbow Caverns opening scene, enhanced Audio-Animatronics and props, and added exit gates—delivering a smoother, more immersive Wild West ride.
Camp Mystic in Texas has withdrawn its plan to reopen this summer amid ongoing criminal and civil investigations into the deadly July 4, 2025 floods that killed 27 campers and staff, plus a wrongful-death lawsuit. State leaders urged regulators to deny approval until investigations and corrective actions are complete, and a Texas judge has ordered many damaged buildings to remain untouched during litigation.
Texas health officials say Camp Mystic must address safety gaps—such as an emergency warning system, a floodplain map, and a fire evacuation plan—within 45 days to renew its operating license after July 2025 floods that killed campers, counselors, and the camp owner; the camp still plans to reopen May 30 at a separate site, while families of victims and lawsuits have questioned the decision and whether authorities did enough to enforce evacuation and safety requirements.