The writer maps her life in a one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?,” beginning previews this weekend at the Daryl Roth Theater. Source: New York Times
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Who Wants to Hang Out With Eric Adams in Puerto Rico? Everyone.
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2021
Mr. Adams celebrated his victory in the New York City mayoral race with elected officials and lobbyists at a nonstop tropical party known as Somos. Source: New York Times
How the New York City Marathon’s Race Director Spends His Sundays
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2021
Although Ted Metellus runs only on weekdays, he is committed to making it happen this weekend for about 30,000 others. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Is Elected Mayor of New York City
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2021
Mr. Adams, a Democrat and former police captain, will be the second Black mayor in the city’s history. Source: New York Times
Curtis Sliwa Has New York’s Attention Again. Was That Always the Point?
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2021
The founder of the Guardian Angels has sought the spotlight for decades. With his long-shot bid to become the city’s next mayor, he has found it again. Source: New York Times
An Oath Keeper Was at the Capitol Riot. On Tuesday, He’s on the Ballot.
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2021
Edward Durfee Jr. is a member of the far-right militia and was at the Capitol on Jan. 6. He is now running for office in New Jersey. Source: New York Times
Thomas Kenniff, Manhattan D.A. Candidate, Sees a City on the Brink
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2021
Thomas Kenniff, who is facing Alvin Bragg in the Nov. 2 election, has focused his campaign on a recent increase in some types of crime. Source: New York Times
Bobby Valentine, Ex-Mets Manager, Wants to Be the Mayor of Stamford
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2021
The mayor’s race in Stamford has been flooded with money and intrigue, thanks largely to the flamboyant presence of Bobby Valentine, a first-time candidate and former Mets and Red Sox manager. Source: New York Times
What Kind of Mayor Might Eric Adams Be? No One Seems to Know.
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2021
The vegan, meditating ex-police officer is on the cusp of becoming New York’s new mayor. Which version of him would show up at City Hall? Source: New York Times
Can Brooklyn’s New U.S. Attorney Help Restore Faith in Law Enforcement?
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2021
Breon S. Peace, who went to high school in Crown Heights, is taking over as top federal prosecutor in Brooklyn at a precarious moment. Source: New York Times
Moving to a Crown Heights Apartment Allowed Her to Nurture a Green Thumb
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2021
Taming the junglelike garden in Brooklyn has given her purpose — and a place to entertain. Source: New York Times
The Road Back: ‘How Am I Ever Going to Dance Again?’
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2021
We talked to three New York City Ballet dancers — Megan Fairchild, Jovani Furlan and India Bradley — in the months leading up to their return to the stage. Source: New York Times
A Master of Mixing and Matching Movies Gets a Citywide Tribute
By Gotham Rex on October 6, 2021
Amos Vogel is considered America’s seminal film programmer. The New York Film Festival and other institutions are paying their respects on his centenary. Source: New York Times
Oyster Shoreline at ‘Greater New York’ Has a Pearl of a Message
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2021
Alan Michelson, a Mohawk artist, explores long-ignored aspects of American history and exploitation of Indigenous landscapes. His work at MoMA PS1 fuses modern media and Native song. Source: New York Times
In ‘Alma’s Way,’ a Young Latina Thinks for Herself, Like Her Creator
By Gotham Rex on October 3, 2021
Set in the Bronx, the new PBS Kids’ show from Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on “Sesame Street,” promotes diversity and critical thinking. Source: New York Times