The New York City Marathon’s 50th running is on Sunday. This is the story of one race, five boroughs, dozens of champions and over a million hopeful runners. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Central Park (Manhattan, NY)”
New Supertalls Test the Limits, as the City Consults an Aging Playbook
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2021
Only three of New York’s 25 tallest residential buildings — and none of the towers on Billionaires’ Row — have completed building safety tasks required by the city. Source: New York Times
The Unofficial Start of the Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2021
As Gov. Kathy Hochul revs up her fund-raising for next year’s primary election, other New York Democrats are also making moves. Source: New York Times
Tropical Storm Henri Brings Power Outages and Record Rain to Northeast
By Gotham Rex on August 22, 2021
The storm was expected to continue dumping rain across the region through Monday night, prompting flood watches in several states. Source: New York Times
Central Park Concert Draws Thousands to Cheer New York’s Comeback
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2021
Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Jennifer Hudson were set to celebrate the city’s emergence after the hardships of the pandemic, even as the spread of the Delta variant has driven up cases again. Source: New York Times
Without Barry the Central Park Owl, What Will We Do?
By Gotham Rex on August 12, 2021
A community formed in Central Park around a barred owl with a charming, people-friendly personality. Saying goodbye isn’t easy. Source: New York Times
Review: Shakespeare’s ‘Merry Wives,’ Now in South Harlem
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Jocelyn Bioh reshapes a comedy of clever women, frail men and harsh revenge into one of love and forgiveness, just when New York needs it. Source: New York Times
Barry the Central Park Owl Dies
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
The barred owl had attracted a devoted following of New Yorkers, drawn to her elegant feathers and fearlessness toward people. Source: New York Times
Want Free Central Park Concert Tickets? Keep Trying.
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
The first batches of free tickets to the “We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert” are being released online this week. They can be gotten, with patience. Source: New York Times
City Plans Central Park Concert for the Vaccinated: LL Cool J, Santana and More
By Gotham Rex on July 27, 2021
LL Cool J, Elvis Costello, Andrea Bocelli, Carlos Santana and the New York Philharmonic will join Bruce Springsteen in performances Aug. 21 on the Great Lawn. Source: New York Times
Positive Coronavirus Test Halts Shakespeare in the Park for Third Night
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2021
“Merry Wives,” an adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, had already pushed back its opening night by nearly two weeks after an injury to its leading man. Source: New York Times
New York’s ‘Homecoming’ to Feature a Free Concert in Every Borough
By Gotham Rex on July 22, 2021
The concerts, which are to run between Aug. 16 to Aug. 21, are being organized to celebrate the city’s reopening and promote tourism. Source: New York Times
Review: Endorphins Fuel an Awakening in ‘Endure’
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2021
A solo show about a marathoner rebuilding her life takes its audience on a 5K through Central Park. Running is optional, our critic insists. Source: New York Times
Manhattan Listings That Have Lingered
By Gotham Rex on July 2, 2021
Some properties have been unable to find buyers for several years, predating the pandemic slump. Source: New York Times
No Place to Go When You Need to Go? These New Yorkers Have Ideas
By Gotham Rex on July 2, 2021
The pandemic ignited a conversation about the use of public space, but the city’s lack of public restrooms has led to long lines and some uncomfortable situations. Source: New York Times