Several recent attacks have not been charged as hate crimes, fueling protests and outrage among many Asian-Americans. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Manhattan (NYC)”
In the Pandemic Present, a Literary Tour of Greenwich Village’s Past
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2021
From the quirky brownstones to the birth of queer New York and the tangle of streets themselves, everything about this neighborhood has defied the grid from the beginning. Source: New York Times
The Next Amenity? Furnished Condos
By Gotham Rex on March 16, 2021
Developers are catering to buyers who want a true move-in experience, with the furniture already in place. Source: New York Times
Cyrus Vance Will Not Run Again for Manhattan D.A.
By Gotham Rex on March 12, 2021
The decision by Cyrus R. Vance Jr., the district attorney since 2010, sets off a scramble for the office and makes it likely a new prosecutor will inherit an investigation into the former president’s business. Source: New York Times
A 'Blade Runner' Version of Manhattan
By Gotham Rex on March 11, 2021
Flickering screens, whizzing helicopters and repurposed patches of pavement have transformed the scene. Source: New York Times
Barbara Ess, 76, Dies; Artist Blurred Lines Between Life and Art
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2021
An avant-garde musician and photographer, she was widely known for her large-scale ambient works shot with a pinhole camera. Source: New York Times
Jean Kennedy Smith’s Duplex Is Up for Sale
By Gotham Rex on March 5, 2021
Ms. Smith, who died last June, was the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy. She moved into the apartment at 4 Sutton Place after serving as ambassador to Ireland. Source: New York Times
Henry Goldrich, Gear Guru to Rock Stars, Is Dead at 88
By Gotham Rex on March 4, 2021
The owner of Manny’s Music in Manhattan, he brought wah-wah to Hendrix and Clapton and connected musicians with equipment that helped define their styles. Source: New York Times
Companies Put Return-to-Work Plans in Motion
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
Many employers are not making a decision until many workers are vaccinated. And some are making plans for “hybrid” work arrangements. Source: New York Times
Prosecutors Investigating Trump Focus on His Finance Chief
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2021
Manhattan district attorney investigators who are examining possible financial fraud have asked witnesses about Allen Weisselberg, the chief financial officer at the Trump Organization. Source: New York Times
Manhole Explosion in Manhattan Injures 3, Officials Say
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2021
The explosion damaged cars and storefronts and caused power failures on Manhattan’s East Side, the authorities said. Source: New York Times
Manhattan D.A. Now Has Trump’s Tax Returns
By Gotham Rex on February 25, 2021
After an 18-month court battle, prosecutors in Manhattan investigating possible bank and tax fraud have seized former President Donald J. Trump’s tax records. Source: New York Times
One Question for Manhattan D.A. Candidates: Will You Prosecute Trump?
By Gotham Rex on February 23, 2021
The investigation into Donald J. Trump has been the focus of enormous attention, but candidates have mostly avoided talking about the case. Source: New York Times
Trump Taxes: Here's What's Next in the Manhattan D.A.'s Investigation
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
A Supreme Court ruling has paved the way for prosecutors to begin combing through Mr. Trump’s financial records. Source: New York Times
Arturo Di Modica, Sculptor of the ‘Charging Bull’, Dies at 80
By Gotham Rex on February 21, 2021
A Sicilian-born artist, he installed the artwork in Lower Manhattan without permission. The outpouring of public support persuaded the city to keep it. Source: New York Times