Eric Adams and Andrew Yang, among the front-runners in the New York City mayor’s race, said the shooting underlined the importance of public safety. Source: New York Times
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Times Square Shooting Injures 2 Women and a Child, Police Say
By Gotham Rex on May 8, 2021
The police said that the child and two other victims, both women, were expected to survive. Source: New York Times
How Scott Rudin Wielded Power in Show Business
By Gotham Rex on April 24, 2021
For decades, the producer has cultivated and castigated people at all levels of entertainment. Now his past is catching up with him. Source: New York Times
Port Authority Bomber Is Sentenced to Life in Prison
By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2021
Akayed Ullah, who detonated a pipe bomb in a crowded subway tunnel near Times Square in the name of ISIS in 2017, became radicalized online. Source: New York Times
New York Times Reporter Writes About Missing the Office
By Gotham Rex on March 13, 2021
Incredibly, we have all worked remotely for a year. But I’m homesick for our office. Source: New York Times
‘We’ll Be Back,’ Broadway Says, on Shutdown Anniversary
By Gotham Rex on March 12, 2021
A pop-up performance in Times Square on Friday, featuring stars like André De Shields, was full of excitement as reopenings may be on the horizon. Source: New York Times
The Return of High Schools in New York City
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2021
Students who signed up for in-person learning can go back later this month, and all students can resume sports. Source: New York Times
Joe Allen, Theater District Restaurateur, Is Dead at 87
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
His restaurant Joe Allen and another he opened next door, Orso, have been popular hangouts for celebrities and celebrity-watchers and the flagships of an international empire. Source: New York Times
A Photo That Captures a Busier Bygone Era in New York
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
The photographer Andre D. Wagner is based in Brooklyn — but always finds himself coming back to Times Square. Source: New York Times
Will Indoor Dining Resume at City Restaurants?
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said the virus “holiday surge” was beginning to recede, which meant that relaxed restrictions were being considered. 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