Author: Stephanie Ott
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Midtown West Now and Then: The Times, They are A’Changin’
Pictures and numbers: Midtown West in transition.
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Portraits from Midtown Manhattan
The people in midtown Manhattan are as diverse as the city. Here are a few portraits of some of its characters.
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Art Galleries Fight to Survive
In Chelsea, New York’s art district, galleries face a lot of challenges to survive in the competitive industry.
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How Craft Beer is Changing the Industry
Beer is one of the oldest beverages in the world. However, recent trends towards craft beer have changed the industry, consumer demands as well as the product itself tremendously.
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The Bids are High at Christie’s Warhol Auction
Christie’ started the first series of ongoing auctions of Andy Warhol works and raised $17 million. Over the next few years, over 20,000 pieces will be sold for the Andy Warhol Foundation to continue to support the art industry long-term.
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Obama Wins, Times Square Celebrates
At 11:30 p.m., the television networks called the Presidential election. Over an hour later, Governor Mitt Romney called President Barack Obama to concede.
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Who will be the next U.S. President?
Millions of Americans went to polling stations today, as they decided who gets to be the President of the United States for the next four years. As results came in, the race grew closer and thousands of people gathered at Times Square to watch, celebrate or commiserate together. Nora Goldbach and Matthew Barter stood and…
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Election Media Central: Times Square TV
In the race for the White House, all major news channels in the U.S. broadcast extensive analytical coverage as polling stations close and votes are counted. Times Square became a center for people to meet and watch the coverage on the city’s iconic screens.
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After Sandy: Gas Lines Start to Ease in New York
Lines at many gas stations are slowly shrinking, as more gas supplies arrive in New York. The city struggled with a gas shortage for a week, triggered by the superstorm Sandy. Miles-long lines at gas stations led to much anger and frustration among drivers. At Hess gas station at 502 West 45th Street in Hell’s…
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Floral Traders Work Hard to Remain in the District
Over the last 20 years, the flower district has shrunk and gone through a lot of changes, especially technology and gentrification. However, the local shops in the district still work hard to put a smile on peoples’ faces.
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Free Love, 21st Century Style
At Union Square, you can find advice and some kindness every Saturday, if that’s what you’re looking for.
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Art Fair Tries to Balance Quality and Price
At a bi-annual contemporary art fair, it’s all about affordable prices for artwork. But who says what’s affordable in the art world?
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Columbus Day Parade Conquers Fifth Avenue
The Columbus Day Parade in New York on Monday created confusion as the NYPD blocked off much of Fifth Avenue.
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Bryant Park Becomes a One-Day Sheep Meadow
A herd of sheep spent the day in Bryant Park to promote the wool industry, drawing both delighted onlookers and protestors.
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