For more than 20 years, Thomas McKean has turned the New York City fare card into art. His supplies may run out as the city upgrades its payment system. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Union Square (Manhattan, NY)”
Bedford Stuyvesant, Murray Hill and Union Square Homes for Sale
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2022
This week’s properties are in Bedford Stuyvesant, Murray Hill and Union Square. Source: New York Times
Thousands Protest in NYC After Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
By Gotham Rex on June 25, 2022
Demonstrators in Union Square and Washington Square Park voiced their frustrations and fears about the Supreme Court decision. Source: New York Times
Thousands Gather in N.Y.C. to Protest After Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
Demonstrators at Union Square and Washington Square Park voiced their frustrations and fears about the Supreme Court decision. Source: New York Times
13 Comedy Clubs to See Standup and Improv in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on May 6, 2022
If you’re in need of a few laughs, here are some of the top places to find them in the city. Source: New York Times
George Floyd Statue Vandalized in New York's Union Square
By Gotham Rex on October 3, 2021
Sculptures of Mr. Floyd, Breonna Taylor and John Lewis are on display in a Manhattan park known as a site of protests. “These monuments have meaning,” Mr. Floyd’s brother said. Source: New York Times
George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and John Lewis Statues Go Up in N.Y.
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2021
Sculptures of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and John Lewis are on display in a Manhattan park known as a site of protests. “These monuments have meaning,” Mr. Floyd’s brother said. Source: New York Times
A Nightmare of Blood and Steel: The ’90s Subway Crash That Changed Everything
By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2021
When a train jumped the tracks near Union Square, killing five and injuring 200, officials were forced to tighten safety protocols. Source: New York Times
Restaurant Review: Tom Colicchio’s Vallata in Union Square
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2021
Seasonal Italian cooking should be a natural move for the chef. But Vallata doesn’t quite get off the ground. Source: New York Times
The Pandemic Almost Derailed This Comeback Story
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
After receiving a 30-year prison sentence, John Gargano won clemency, then rebuilt his career twice. Like New York City, he’s back on his game. Source: New York Times
‘We’re Suffering’: How Remote Work Is Killing Manhattan’s Storefronts
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2021
Landlords cut small retailers a break on rent during the pandemic, but stores are still struggling because too few office workers and tourists have returned. Source: New York Times
How New Yorkers Reacted to the Guilty Verdict in the Derek Chauvin Trial
By Gotham Rex on April 21, 2021
New York residents and public figures responded with surprise, elation and resignation. Source: New York Times