Why are there bee swarms buzzing through NYC — and what to do if you see one
By Nicole Rosenthal, Published June 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m. ET, NY Post
Bee warned.
Hordes of bees have been flocking to planters, trash bins and even bicycles around Midtown Manhattan this season, according to multiple social media posts and videos capturing the “biblical” swarms.
“It’s a fascinating and terrifying experience,” said Nick Rozak, head beekeeper at the nonprofit Bee University NYC and Staten Island chapter president of the New York Bee Club.