Nearly 50 journalists spent weeks documenting what New Yorkers were doing after dark when pandemic restrictions were fading, at least for a time. Source: New York Times
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Moving Downtown, to the Center of the Action
By Gotham Rex on July 5, 2021
A breakup during the pandemic sent him home to Long Island, where he recharged and decided the Upper East Side was just too quiet. Source: New York Times
Pride Parties and Protests Bring Excitement Back to N.Y.C. Streets
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2021
After a more cautious Pride last year, many New Yorkers were eager to be together again: “Bro, the energy is amazing.” Source: New York Times
‘We’re Not Back to Normal,’ but New Yorkers Savor Reopening Weekend
By Gotham Rex on June 20, 2021
With virus restrictions lifted, New Yorkers had mixed reactions to ending the precautions they’d grown used to. Source: New York Times
Summer of Love, 2021, in New York
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2021
For decades, certain corners of the city were so smoothed by money they seemed off-limits to those just starting out as adults. But for one brief shining moment, it all belongs to the young. Source: New York Times
As the Hamptons Boom, a New World of Luxury Problems
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2021
Ragers on the beach. Art galleries on Main Street. Reservations disappearing. Who remembers the pandemic? Source: New York Times
Is the Montauk Party Over?
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2021
Dive bars are out. Fine dining is in. Summer shares are scarce. Town leaders are hoping to put the kibosh on the antics of seasons past. Source: New York Times
The Art Party Circuit Comes Roaring Back at Frieze New York
By Gotham Rex on May 8, 2021
But even Michael R. Bloomberg, whose name graces the building, got stuck outside the Shed until he provided the proper Covid documentation. Source: New York Times
Want to Party? You Might Need a Covid 'Vaccine Passport'
By Gotham Rex on May 7, 2021
At some parties and night clubs, C.D.C. vaccination cards are the new velvet rope. Source: New York Times
When Is the Met Gala in 2021?
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2021
This year’s Met Gala will be in September. The Costume Institute has announced its next big show. The subject: American style. Politics are involved. Source: New York Times
Gender-Reveal Device Explosion Kills Man in Liberty, N.Y., Police Say
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
The explosion in a garage killed Christopher Pekny and injured his brother on Sunday, officials said. Another brother described what happened as “the freakiest of freak accidents.” 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
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
Young Republicans Stage Secret Gala, Ignoring Virus Concerns
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2020
At least 65 guests were expected at the New York group’s annual event, but its location was being kept secret because of fears of “violent left-wing attacks.” Source: New York Times
Police Break Up 400-Person Party at Long Island Mansion
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2020
Flouting the state’s pandemic restrictions on gatherings, hundreds of people flocked to a castle-like estate in Brookhaven on Sunday night. Source: New York Times