The New York City Alumni Network welcomes alumni, parents, and friends of UConn from New York City, Northern New Jersey, Westchester County, and Long Island.
Number of Alumni: 15,000+
Attend a local event, support students and fellow alumni, or simply share your UConn pride with networks that offer meaningful ways to stay involved. As part of your local alumni network, you’re not just participating—you’re leading. You become an ambassador of UConn’s spirit, values, and excellence in your region. We may no longer be students, but we are Huskies Forever.
Husky City Guide
We asked Huskies in New York City for their favorite restaurants, attractions, and tips. Here’s what they told us:
Favorite Restaurants
- Portale
- Hillstone
- Il Buco
- La Lanterna Di Vittorio
- Maestro’s
- Parm
- Butter
- Red Rooster
- Emilio’s Ballato
- Okiboru
- L’Artusi
- Fish Cheeks
- Emily’s
- Uva
- Dagon
- Olio e Piu
- Beyond Sushi
- Duet Restaurant & Bakery
- Lea on Cortelyou
- Dallas BBQ
- Positano
- Gennaro
- Rubirosa
- Junior’s
- Al Di La
- JG Melon
- Buddakan
- Larina Restaurant
- Legends
- Miss Lily’s
Favorite Attractions
- Broadway Theatre
- Central Park
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Top of the Rock
- The Apollo Theater
- The MoMa
- Madison Square Garden
- Empire State Building
- Domino Park Boardwalk
- The Metropolitan Opera
- Little Island
- Coney Island Beach
- Bryant Park
- Rockefeller Center
- Tenement Museum
- Summit One Vanderbilt
- Bryant Park Winter Market
- Film Forum
- Boat ride around the city
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Tips and Tricks for Navigating New York City
- “Making connections and trying new things is the best way to have new and unforgettable experiences”
- “Walk around and explore new neighborhoods!”
- “Stay off your phone while walking”
- “Try everything! The city gets smaller the more you explore”
- “Try to be minimal with your items and find a place with a supportive management”
- “Slow down and look both ways. Give yourself extra time to arrive where you need to be. Try Citi Bike, it can be the best way to get around”
- “You know those produce stands on the corner selling fruits and vegetables? Find one you like and start stopping there regularly”
- “Download the City Mapper app”
- “Once you figure out the subway lines, you’re good! The bus is great too!”
- “Always have a charged phone or invest in a portable charger”
- “Find your ‘third place’…it’s important to have a place you can gather with friends where people know you”
- “Get an NYCID membership, allows you to enroll in memberships of nearly every museum in the city for free!”
- “Pay for parking in advance on the parking websites”
Missing your favorites? Submit your recommendations for the New York City Husky City Guide.
All we do is possible because of YOU
Give
You can make a difference by supporting University students through your gifts to the New York City Alumni Scholarship fund.
Volunteer
Donating isn’t the only way to make an impact. The New York City Alumni Network offers volunteer opportunities for alumni and friends of UConn.
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Sarah Lomazzo
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, Regional Engagement