In the TikTok era, people were filming rather than dancing. “I’d rather live in the moment and feel the joy,” one reveler said. Source: New York Times
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How Joan Didion Did Thanksgiving
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2025
The author’s newly unveiled papers reveal the meticulous planning and devotion to cooking that went into her big holiday meals. Source: New York Times
15-Year-Old Is Fatally Stabbed at Long Island House Party, Police Say
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2025
Liam Delemo, of West Babylon, was stabbed when a fight broke out at a party attended by dozens of teenagers near his home, the authorities said. Source: New York Times
How Anjula Acharia, Host of a Diwali Ball, Spends a Day Getting Ready to Party
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2025
Anjula Acharia, who hosts the “All That Glitters” ball, has chai with her fiancé before a day full of hairstyling, makeup and diamonds. Source: New York Times
NYU Students Party at Beloved Barbershop
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2022
Astor Place Hairstylists turns into an underground dance club once a month, thanks to an enterprising sophomore. Source: New York Times
How Carolyn Maloney’s Ticket to the Met Gala Led to an Ethics Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on November 21, 2022
When the Manhattan congresswoman found out she had been dropped from the guest list in 2016, she was “unhappy to say the least,” according to a congressional ethics report. Source: New York Times
As the Pandemic Drags On, Americans Struggle for New Balance
By Gotham Rex on November 14, 2022
As offices, restaurants and schools fill up, people are adjusting expectations and habits in another moment of deep uncertainty. Source: New York Times
David Shor, a Data Guru for Democrats, Throws One Last Bash
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2022
Political operatives, techies and the nightlife crowd mix at a Burning Man-style party hosted by an influential strategist who gained new friends and enemies after a tweet. Source: New York Times
The Middle Eastern Party Scene Thriving in Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on July 16, 2022
Several New York City parties offer spaces where anyone and everyone can let loose, come together and find comfort in Middle Eastern and North African music. Source: New York Times
Ivana Trump’s New York
By Gotham Rex on July 15, 2022
In the 1980s and ’90s, Ivana was on a first-name basis with a city transfixed by fame and fashion. Source: New York Times
Honoring and Celebrating Juneteenth and Pride Month
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2022
With panels, performances and parties around New York City, June can be an opportunity to reflect and to appreciate community. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Pride Events 2022: Where to Celebrate
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2022
Pride is almost back to normal this year, with in-person festivals, a 100th birthday celebration for Judy Garland and a retrospective on the lesbian bar in cinema. Source: New York Times
New York’s Dancehall Parties Are ‘A Different Type of Turn Up’
By Gotham Rex on May 6, 2022
From a Sean Paul show in Brooklyn to a 1,000-person yacht party on the Hudson River, the city’s dancehall fans are showing up in droves. Source: New York Times
Met Gala 2022: Best and Worst Looks
By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2022
The Met Gala 2022 celebrated themes of opulence, excess and fame. Source: New York Times
Met Gala 2022 Guide: Theme, How to Stream and More
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2022
What is the dress code? Who gets to go? How much does it cost? Source: New York Times