Unlike live music, stand-up is still not allowed where food and drinks are sold. Comedians are doing pop-up gigs wherever they can. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Quarantine (Life and Culture)”
Real Estate Sales Continue to Stagnate in Manhattan
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2020
The number of apartments sold in the last three months was down by 46 percent compared to the same period in 2019. Source: New York Times
Why This Artist Is Paying Bodegas With 120,000 Pennies
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2020
A message about the pandemic, inscribed on $1,200 worth of coins, is trickling into New York’s shops, and possibly your pocket. Source: New York Times
At the End of the New Pier 26, a Surprise
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2020
This environmentally themed project features an unusual design, including soaring walkways that lead to an unexpected destination. Source: New York Times
New Paltz, N.Y.: Beautiful, Sporty and Cultured
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2020
Surrounded by nature preserves and anchored by a state university, the Ulster County town is undergoing a pandemic-related boom thanks to a wave of newcomers. Source: New York Times
New York Dining Is Moving Indoors. How Nervous Should You Be?
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2020
As dining rooms reopen, doctors, engineers and other experts assess the health risks and how restaurants can reduce them. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Brings a Medical Resident to the Bronx
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2020
She put her career on hold to raise a family, but the pandemic gave her a chance to become a doctor. Source: New York Times
How to Keep the Peace in a School Pod
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2020
‘It’s important to approach this with the idea that there’s no ideal situation. If there were, we’d all be doing it.’ Source: New York Times
What to Know About Your Used Car
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2020
Sales of previously owned vehicles are booming, but many new owners may not realize what they’re in for in terms of upkeep. Source: New York Times
How to Negotiate With Your Landlord
By Gotham Rex on September 25, 2020
It’s a renter’s market. Here are some tips to help you take advantage of your power as a tenant. Source: New York Times
The Empty Stages of N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on September 25, 2020
Most concerts, plays and other live performances have yet to resume. The pandemic fallout has devastated creative workers and hurt the city. Source: New York Times
Home Sales Surge in Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2020
Six months into the pandemic, inventory is up in Manhattan while buyers are heading to Brooklyn for more space and lower prices. Source: New York Times
How New Yorkers Found Resolve After 6 Months of Pandemic Hardship
By Gotham Rex on September 23, 2020
It is not a tale of triumph. Fear persists about what lies ahead. But small transformations have unfolded that reveal the grit and gifts of the city’s people. Source: New York Times
Photoville Adds New Venues, Vistas and Vision
By Gotham Rex on September 22, 2020
A joyous jumble of 60-plus shows in five boroughs, it is a reminder of photography’s power not just to document crisis, but to help imagine better lives. Source: New York Times
Things to Do This Week
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2020
You could also check out a Sims-inspired art show, get the expert take on Fashion Week or try a TrapAerobics class. Source: New York Times