As many of the city’s hotels sat empty during the pandemic and homelessness continued to rise, some saw an opportunity to solve both problems. So what happened? Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Quarantine (Life and Culture)”
How the Cream Cheese Shortage Is Affecting NYC Bagel Shops
By Gotham Rex on December 4, 2021
Supply chain problems that have hit businesses across the country now threaten a quintessential New York treat. Source: New York Times
Young New Yorkers Discover Manhattan's Classic Cocktail Bars
By Gotham Rex on November 26, 2021
Bemelmans Bar now has bouncers. And at the Rainbow Room, a post-punk after party. Source: New York Times
Cultural Center Opens in Chelsea, Aiming to Help Artists in Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2021
Chelsea Factory will offer residencies in music, dance, theater and film at its 14,000-square-foot space in Manhattan. Source: New York Times
Broadway Play "Clyde's" Will Be Livestreamed
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2021
The digital experimentation born of the pandemic shutdown is continuing: the final 16 performances of Lynn Nottage’s “Clyde’s” will be streamed, for $59. Source: New York Times
How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Taking a Toll on Housing in the Bronx
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
In a New York City borough where residents have long struggled to afford their homes, thousands are now threatened with eviction as state pandemic aid dwindles. Source: New York Times
Art Houses Want Audiences Back. Can a MoviePass-Style Program Help?
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2021
Mubi Go, which has debuted in New York, allows cinephiles to watch one movie per week at a theater — and also stream hundreds of handpicked films from home. Source: New York Times
Faster Buses on 5th Avenue? Not if Business Leaders Get Their Way.
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2021
A busway in the heart of Manhattan is now uncertain after a major real estate developer expressed opposition to the plans to Mayor Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
New York City Helicopter Noise Complaints Tripled During Last Year
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2021
Complaints about commercial helicopters have soared in the last year, as the pandemic changed the rhythms of New York City and the people who live here. Source: New York Times
SaksWorks Is Part WeWork, Part Department Store. Can It Work?
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2021
Department stores have failed; co-working spaces have foundered. Does combining the two make sense? Source: New York Times
Today’s Must-Have Amenity? A Little Green Space.
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2021
Thanks to the pandemic, there’s a major shift in what New Yorkers consider luxury. Source: New York Times
The NY Cat and Dog Film Festivals Return After Pandemic Hiatus
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2021
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, these celebrations of human-animal bonds are screening in Manhattan and beyond. Source: New York Times
As E-Scooter and E-Bike Use Grows, So Do Safety Challenges
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2021
A surge in electric-powered mobility devices during the pandemic is likely to become a lasting feature, transforming the New York City streetscape. 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
Should You Get Flood Insurance for Your Home?
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2021
Hurricane Ida was a wake-up call for many homeowners in the New York region, and there are a few things to keep in mind if you’re rethinking your homeowner’s insurance. Source: New York Times