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Displaying all articles tagged:
Times Square
street fights
Oct. 17, 2024
When You Can’t Escape ‘Empire State of Mind’
The Jay-Z and Alicia Keys track is 15 years old — and playing on a continuous, maddening loop for people who work in Times Square.
By
Max Cea
chains
May 16, 2024
Do Red Lobster Customers Care the Chain Appears Doomed?
We went to Times Square to find out.
By
Zach Schiffman
the business of brokering
Mar. 6, 2024
Among the Aspiring Serhants
At an industry conference in midtown, brokers say they “wake up, bleed, sleep real estate —
shit
real estate.”
By
Molly Osberg
times square
Oct. 12, 2023
When 42nd Street Was the ‘Dead Line’ No One Would Cross
How real-estate developers made Times Square out of a sleepy district of horse stables.
As told to
Karrie Jacobs
cityscape
July 18, 2023
Times Square’s New Thrill Ride Looks Like It Came From Las Vegas
But it’s just another classic New York developer gambit.
By
Karrie Jacobs
yes or (casi)no?
May 13, 2023
Jay-Z Is So Serious About That Times Square Casino
Roc Nation took out full-page ads to promote its bid.
By
Jennifer Zhan
screen time
Apr. 12, 2023
Meet NYC’s New Robot Cops
One is a creepy canine. One is a wandering egg. Both are unsettling.
By
John Herrman
observation decks
Feb. 23, 2023
Skyscrapers, Now With More Terror
Move over, observation decks. A 260-foot tower drop is the latest amenity.
By
Adriane Quinlan
slot city
Feb. 6, 2023
Will a Casino Finally ‘Tame’ Times Square?
The developer promises a massive, 13-block security operation, care of Bill Bratton.
By
Karrie Jacobs
reasons to love new york
Dec. 5, 2022
Margaritaville Is the Chillest, Cheesiest Place in Town
It’s bright, cacophonous fun.
By
Rebecca Alter
developing
Nov. 23, 2022
The Six-Way Race for One New York Casino License
And a closer look at the Hudson Yards option.
By
Audrey Wachs
developing
Nov. 22, 2022
Margaritaville Was Supposed to Have a Synagogue
And now the developer of the Times Square resort is being sued by the 91-year-old congregation.
By
Clio Chang
party report
June 24, 2022
The Year REBNY Tried to Get Cool
And the real power players left early.
By
Kim Velsey
and
Clio Chang
are u coming?
May 19, 2022
Rockin’ Out With the Mayor and ‘Late-Night Dorinda’ at the New Hard Rock Hotel
Don’t expect
Sid and Nancy
; it’s pretty swanky.
By
Brock Colyar
reopening
Mar. 7, 2022
Office Workers Are Heading Back. Times Square Bartenders Will Drink to That.
“We were dead. We were totally dead.”
By
Chris Crowley
reopening
Mar. 1, 2022
How the Mermaid Inn Weathered the Pandemic
At one point, it looked like COVID-19 might decimate the mom-and-pop restaurant group. Instead, incredibly, it’s in expansion mode.
By
Rob Patronite
and
Robin Raisfeld
dining out
Feb. 15, 2022
Planet Hollywood Invades Midtown for the Third Time
This time, featuring Guy Fieri (and a ghost kitchen).
By
Choire Sicha
new year’s eve
Dec. 16, 2020
Gloria Gaynor to Send Us Out of 2020 With ‘I Will Survive’ Performance
A little on the nose, but we’ll take it.
By
Justin Curto
modest bulge
Nov. 1, 2020
John Mulaney’s Latest
SNL
New York Musical Is a Skit and That’s Okay
Cast Bowen Yang as Batman, you cowards.
By
Rebecca Alter
reopening
Oct. 5, 2020
Indoor Dining at the Times Square Olive Garden
“Social Distancing Is Temporary, But Family Is Forever.”
By
Allie Conti
openings
Sept. 17, 2020
We Braved Times Square to Go to the New Flagship Krispy Kreme
And we weren’t the only ones.
By
Rebecca Alter
tribes
May 12, 2020
A Tourist-Free Times Square Is Drawing the City’s Bike Crews
“Everything in New York used to be so fast-paced, and now it’s slowed down.”
By
Mark Peterson
psa
Apr. 17, 2020
A Times Square Tribute to All of Us
Two dozen artists say thank-you.
By
Michael Kaler
chains
Jan. 29, 2020
Krispy Kreme Will Glaze New York City With 6 New Stores
The doughnut chain is staging a massive comeback for 2020.
By
Nikita Richardson
bts
Jan. 1, 2020
BTS Turns Times Square Into BTS Concert on New Year’s Eve
The band performed “Make It Right” and “Boy with Luv.”
By
Charu Sinha
closings
Oct. 21, 2019
The Times Square Sbarro Is Closed
New York is over.
By
Chris Crowley
what’s going on
Mar. 27, 2019
Wait — Is Times Square Suddenly a Good Restaurant Neighborhood?
In a shocking twist, New York’s most derided neighborhood has seen an infusion of, uh, good places to eat and drink.
By
Chris Crowley
apocalypse now
Aug. 29, 2018
I Have Amassed Compelling Evidence That We Are in the End Times
Hot-dog bees, horny dolphins, and the other plagues of 2018.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
setting up shop
June 13, 2018
CoverGirl Will Open Its First Store in Times Square
Easy, breezy shopping.
By
Shannon Barbour
stoneman shooting
Mar. 7, 2018
Times Square Lights Up to Honor the Victims of the Florida School Shooting
All 17 names of those killed during the shooting were displayed.
By
Lisa Ryan
closings
Jan. 9, 2018
Three Japanese Staples Will All Close This Weekend
Sapporo, reportedly New York’s oldest ramen restaurant, and its sister spots Iroha and Sake Bar Hagi will shutter.
By
Chris Crowley
adíos
Jan. 2, 2018
A Farewell to Flavortown: New Year’s Eve in Guy Fieri’s Restaurant
On its last night in existence, Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar didn’t exactly go out with a bang.
By
Evan Davis
extreme weather
Dec. 31, 2017
New Year’s Eve Revelers Face Brutal Temperatures
The ball isn’t the only thing dropping in Times Square on Sunday night.
By
Chas Danner
countdowns
Dec. 31, 2017
Where to Watch Mariah Carey and Other New Year’s Eve Specials on TV
Here’s where to tune in to all the festivities at Times Square and musical performances throughout the country.
By
Trupti Rami
closings
Dec. 28, 2017
Guy Fieri’s Much-Loathed Times Square Restaurant to Close Forever
The final day of service will reportedly be New Year’s Eve.
By
Clint Rainey
#me too
Dec. 18, 2017
#MeToo Creator Will Release Ball in Times Square on New Year’s Eve
A very fitting honor for Tarana Burke.
By
Katie Van Syckle
Dec. 11, 2017
Suspect in Custody After Explosion Under NYC Port Authority
Authorities said the man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it detonated.
By
Benjamin Hart
frozen concoctions
Nov. 28, 2017
New York City Might Soon Have an Entire Margaritaville Hotel
Twenty-nine floors dedicated to the “lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett.”
By
Clint Rainey
times square
Sept. 28, 2017
Finally Times Square’s Getting a
Mad Men
Restaurant &
Divergent
Obstacle Course
Lionsgate is planning an “Entertainment City” in midtown.
By
Jackson McHenry
tough question
July 17, 2017
Viral Reddit Post Asks People to Justify Eating at the Times Square Olive Garden
The post is at 11,000 comments and counting.
By
Clint Rainey
the city
May 19, 2017
How an Overlooked Urban Design Feature Helped Stop the Times Square Driver
It’s time to start thinking more aggressively about protecting people on foot in cities.
By
Justin Davidson
horrible things
May 19, 2017
Times Square Driver Charged, May Have Been Attempting ‘Suicide by Cop’
The driver, 26-year-old Richard Rojas, was likely on drugs and may have also been hallucinating when he rammed his car through Times Square.
By
Jen Kirby
May 18, 2017
Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians in Times Square, Killing One Person
More than 20 people were injured in an incident officials have said does not appear to be terror-related.
By
Jen Kirby
fires
Feb. 21, 2017
A 3-Alarm Fire Broke Out at a Times Square Restaurant This Morning
There were 140 firefighters on the scene this morning.
By
Chris Crowley
Nov. 7, 2016
Woman Killed by Oncoming Train After Being Shoved Onto Tracks at Times Square
The suspect was arrested at the scene.
By
Jen Kirby
Oct. 31, 2016
Cookie Monster Gets Stabbed by Other Costumed People Near Times Square
Cookie Monster stepped into a fight between two men wearing costumes.
By
Jen Kirby
closings
Aug. 16, 2016
The Señor Frog’s in Times Square Is Closed
The margarita-fueled party spot is a goner.
By
Sierra Tishgart
July 7, 2016
Taste-Testing the New Kellogg’s Cereal Café
Critic Adam Platt and Grub’s Sierra Tishgart try the chef-driven bowls.
By
Grub Street
and
Adam Banicki
June 30, 2016
Naked Male Model Screams About Trump in Times Square, Jumps Off TKTS Booth
He suffered minor injuries.
By
Jen Kirby
Awful Customers
June 22, 2016
Girls Attack McDonald’s Worker for Shushing Them
NYPD says his request got a 17-year-old fist to the face.
By
Clint Rainey
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