Category: Midtown West
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As construction increases, new safety initiatives are slow to materialize
As construction increases in Midtown West, the Department of Building’s safety initiatives are slow to materialize.
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Theater community raises funds to combat HIV/AIDS
Every year, the historic theater district transforms into a flea market to raise funds against HIV/AIDS.
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Parents want French dual language program
French parents want to expand the French-Language dual language program in public schools in the New York City. With help and lobbying efforts from the French Embassy, non-profit educational organizations and parents who wish to send their children to learn French at public schools, the number of schools offering the program has increased steadily. And…
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$6,000 a year: Why the city budget for after-school sports isn’t enough
As obesity affects almost one-third of the country’s children, school sports teams are passe, city needs more comprehensive physical education programs.
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Anti-gay assaults rise in 2013
Reports of anti-gay attacks in New York have already surpassed 2012 figures, a trend that prompted a state senator to review the State Hate Crime Law.
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Room service change at Hilton leads a new industry trend
The New York Hilton Midtown hotel ceased traditional room service and replaced it with Herb N’ Kitchen, a grab-n-go cafeteria. Some other major New York City hotels are reducing room service hours, suggesting a new trend.
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Election Night in New York City
Follow The Midtown Gazette on Storify to see our election night coverage, updated throughout the evening.
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First day of school in Midtown West
Thousands of children filled Midtown West classrooms for New York City’s first day of school. The Midtown Gazette staff hit the streets to catch first-day moments with students, parents and administrators at the neighborhood’s public and private elementary, middle and high schools.
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Luxe Hotels Up the Ante with Amenities
Be it a legendary skyscraper or a new, edgy, avant garde hotel, the lodging industry is spending more and more on extras.
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Special Issue: Who Will Live in Midtown West?
A single question comes up everywhere in Midtown West: Who gets to live here?
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Renewed Attempts to Preserve “New York’s Temple of Power”
The Interborough Rapid Transit Powerhouse might fall off the city’s historical map, unless protected.
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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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New Year Brings Changes for Library’s Main Branch
This year the trustees of the New York Public Library have been thrust into the spotlight to defend their Central Library Plan, which would turn the library’s main branch into a combined research and circulation library. The 42nd Street building is a historic landmark, but also a widely used research library in the heart of…
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Finding God in Midtown
Midtown is home to houses of worship ranging from the 133-year-old St. Patrick’s Cathedral to an 8-year-old Church of Scientology.
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New Non-Profit Helps New Yorkers Care For Their Pets
PAWS NY, a new non-profit helps elderly and disabled New Yorkers care for their pets so that they do not have to give them up.
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Tis The Season for Hiring: Radio City
As people flock to Radio City Music Hall for the 85th annual Christmas Spectacular, holiday hires look to remain after the season.
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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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Black Cats and Pit Bulls Face Discrimination over Breed and Color
At shelters and animal rescue groups across New York, certain animals tend to have harder time than others finding homes. From black cats that face superstitions to pit-bull dogs that people fear, more and more of these animals struggle to get adopted and frequently end up on the Animal Care & Control Euthanasia list.
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Target and Neiman Marcus Pop Up for the Holidays
Target and Neiman Marcus opened up shop in Midtown for one day only to celebrate their holiday gift collection, Holiday24.
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On A Day Marked By Gluttony, A Few Decided To Sweat It Out
Crossfit Fifth Avenue hosted two Thanksgiving workout sessions for several locals and visitors who chose pain over the Macy’s Parade.
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