Writers and photographers share their reflections on the start of 2022. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “New Year”
A New Mayor and a New Relationship Between City Hall and Albany
By Gotham Rex on January 3, 2022
Unlike their feuding predecessors, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul appear to be getting along. They have their reasons. Source: New York Times
A Guide to a New Year’s Eve Clouded by Omicron
By Gotham Rex on December 31, 2021
In light of the surge in Covid-19 cases, here’s how to participate in the festivities — and how not to. Source: New York Times
How to Watch the Times Square Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve
By Gotham Rex on December 30, 2021
The longstanding tradition will return to Times Square this year, with some safety measures in place, as Covid-19 surges in New York City and across the country. Source: New York Times
Beleaguered by Omicron, New York Operates at Half Speed
By Gotham Rex on December 29, 2021
From subway lines to medical clinics to libraries, city businesses and services have been curtailed because of Covid. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams to Be Sworn In on New Year's Eve in Times Square
By Gotham Rex on December 29, 2021
The incoming mayor has made a point of reveling in New York’s nightlife, something that he has cast as boosterism for the city’s struggling club and restaurant scene. Source: New York Times
Times Square New Year’s Eve Party Is Scaled Back as Omicron Spreads
By Gotham Rex on December 23, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement on the same day New York reported its highest recorded daily coronavirus case total ever. Source: New York Times
New Year’s Eve Will Return to Times Square for Vaccinated Guests
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
The event will return at “full strength” after pared-back festivities last year, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. People will have to show proof that they are fully vaccinated to attend. Source: New York Times
Fully Vaccinated People to Be Allowed in Times Square for New Year's Eve Festivities
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
The announcement comes as Mayor Bill de Blasio is preparing for his successor, Eric Adams, to take over as the next mayor of New York City. Source: New York Times
New Year’s Lawbreakers: 3 N.Y.C. Parties With Hundreds Are Broken Up
By Gotham Rex on January 1, 2021
New Year’s Eve was mellow for most New Yorkers, and Times Square was practically empty. But some could not resist the lure of a big night out. Source: New York Times
This Is How New Yorkers Will Remember a Year They Can’t Wait to Forget
By Gotham Rex on December 31, 2020
“There’s some pieces of normalcy that I don’t really want back,” said one New Yorker. “Our normal wasn’t always ideal.” Source: New York Times
New Year's Eve 2020: How to Celebrate
By Gotham Rex on December 31, 2020
The year that seemed to drag on forever is finally coming to an end. Source: New York Times
This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.
By Gotham Rex on December 30, 2020
Celebrations will be muted as 2020 finally comes to an end, but they will bring much-needed touches of grace. Source: New York Times
No Crowds, but Times Square Ball Drop Is Still Happening. Here’s How.
By Gotham Rex on December 30, 2020
For the first time in decades, Times Square will be closed to the public on New Year’s Eve. Instead, dozens of frontline workers and their families will be honored with spots near the stage. Source: New York Times