Six women in their 70s, all married and all mothers and grandmothers, gather twice a month without fail. They credit their close-knit families to their longstanding friendships. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Friendship”
Mamdani Urges D.S.A. Not to Endorse a Challenger to Jeffries
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2025
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani argued that an endorsement of a left-leaning ally, Chi Ossé, would hurt his efforts to secure mainstream Democratic support for his proposals. Source: New York Times
Mamdani’s Mayoral Run Gave Gen Z More Than Politics
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2025
Members of Gen Z found something unexpected in the mayoral race: a chance to hang out. Their enthusiasm turned into real votes. Source: New York Times
The Story of 2 Homeless Men and the Meaning of Friendship
By Gotham Rex on July 11, 2022
A Times managing editor discusses his tale of two immigrants who formed a special bond while surviving on the margins of New York City. Source: New York Times
He Had a Dark Secret. It Changed His Best Friend’s Life.
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2022
Tin Chin and Mo Lin were inseparable at the homeless shelter. But one of the men wasn’t who he seemed to be. Source: New York Times
My Neighbor, My Pandemic Pal
By Gotham Rex on January 24, 2021
Coronavirus precautions have made it harder for people to spend time with friends and family. For some, neighbors are filling the gap. 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