Giving the Gift of Self-Defense
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a $43.85 pink pepper spray gun. Odd as this choice of gift may sound- even compared to piping pipers and milking maids- pepper spray sellers say the holiday season is their busiest time of year.
Activists Unite Against AIDS Stigma
New York City heralded World AIDS Day 2011 with film screenings, art exhibitions and group discussions. Supporters of HIV/AIDS awareness and education are seeking new and novel ways to promote their cause.
Nine Lives? This One, Not That Fun
Matilda, the storied Algonquin Hotel cat, has been forced to adapt to strict New York City Health Department regulations and stay way from Algonquin guests.
Empire State Building, New York City Mark World AIDS Day
The Empire State Building is floodlit red to mark World AIDS Day on December 1, and many other events take place around the city. New York City has very high HIV infection rates so awareness campaigns are an important way to remind people the disease is still a problem both in New York and globally.
Faces of the Fashion Industry
Patricia Harper has had her studio in the heart of the Garment District for five years. But as the area changes, she worries about being left behind. Story by Kate Racovolis and Laura Fosmire. To read more about this story, click here. Jeffrey Schwager runs a business selling designer clothing in the Garment District, which […]
William Wai’s Four Decades in the Garment Industry
Can you imagine the life of a Chinese immigrant who has been working in the Garment District of Manhattan for four decades? Here is the story of 61-year-old pattern maker William Wai, who came here in 1971, did odd jobs, attended school, married and divorced, earned citizenship, opened design companies and failed, and kept working.
Arrivederci, Garment District
VIDEO: Waves of Italian immigrants in the 1960s and 1970s brought a sidewalk cafe culture to Seventh Avenue. Watch the last remaining tailors, patternmakers, and other fashion professionals share their stories, espressos in hand.
Winning at FIT…and Looking Good Doing It
Athletic director, Kerri-Ann McTiernan takes a “win at all costs” attitude to succeed with a sports program at a school known more for prowess at the sewing machine than on the field.
Calorie Bomb: Snack at Your Own Peril
So, where are you going to eat on Black Friday? It’s not just clothing stores that plan to gear up for the big day. Restaurants and food stands also prepare for the rush of shoppers.
Black Friday Buyers: Too Big a Secret to Tell
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a fashion buyer during Black Friday? Keep wondering, because fashion buyers from the Garment District will not reveal their secrets as we head into the biggest shopping season of the year.
Harry Potter Comes to New York
Quidditch is an imaginary sport in the Harry Potter books, or is it? The Badassalisks, a New York quidditch team, sees things differently. They, along with a hundred other teams, attended the Quidditch World Cup this past weekend at Randall’s Island.
With Borders Gone, Readers at a Loss
Six weeks after the closing of the Borders bookstore in Time Warner Center, many residents are at a loss about where they can buy books.
Gloves, Bicycles and One Hell of a Night
You never know who you’ll meet in Times Square: A couple of tough-guy bantamweights, a couple of celebs, and not a soul who wants to watch boxing on TV, not even in a boxing bar. One reporter’s odyssey along the not-at-all-mean streets of midtown.
Bryant Park Ice Skating Rink Opens Ahead Of Wintry Weekend
As the snow fell in Manhattan on Saturday, Bryant Park’s newly opened ice-skating rink experienced a lull in visitors.
Acupuncture in New York
Bill Cosby has taken acupuncture for 20 years. He says he knows for certain it works well for him. But 40 years after the practice arrived in the United States, many U.S. insurers still refuse to cover the procedure, and sometimes even the ones who do will try to avoid paying the bill, acupuncturists say.
Capturing Hell’s Kitchen flavor
A three-hour walking tour aims to capture Hell’s Kitchen’s unique flavor and rich history, from the crowded restaurant blocks of Ninth Avenue, to the artisanal bakeries and unpretentious delis on the side streets that lead to the river.
The Host of Hell’s Kitchen
Thrift and New, a resale shop at the corner of Ninth Avenue and 43rd Street serves as a salon for neighborhood residents and customers.
One Man’s Loss is Hallmark’s Gain
As unemployment rates remain at a staggering 9.1 percent, Hallmark has created a series of sympathy and humor cards designed to offer comfort to those who have lost their jobs. The problem is, not everyone is laughing.
The Feral Cats of Midtown
Many people are aware of the rat problem in New York, but are they aware of the cat problem? Feral cats have formed colonies throughout the city and it’s often up to organizations such as the Urban Cat League to help cull the populations.
Linda Ellerbee Honored, Nick News Turns Twenty
Linda Ellerbee NIck News was honored recently at the Paley Center for Media. The idea of a news show for children, a novelty 20 years ago, has become a staple of Nickelodeon’s lineup.
The Midtown Gazette Goes to Comic Con
Superman was there. In fact, a few hundred Supermans were there, along with Poison Ivys, Wonder Womans and Spidermans — Spidermans everywhere. We were there (but not in costume) to cover the four-day, sold out convention at the Javits Center. Here’s what we saw at Comic Con.
Hell’s Kitchen Seniors Prepare for the Winter
During the winter, many senior citizens are unable to get from their homes to the Clinton Senior Center, where lunch is offered at a voluntary contribution of $1.50. The center used to provide home delivery, but funding was cut. Finding a sustainable alternative in an increasingly expensive neighborhood can be a challenge.
The Girls of Comic Con
Everyone knows that sex sells, and the comic book industry is no exception. At New York Comic-Con 2011, women wore the same skimpy costumes so often seen in comic books.
Cynicism, Massive Crowds Reign Supreme at Comic Con Festival
New York Comic Con, the East Coast’s answer to the larger, more popular San Diego Comic-Con, has dealt with its fair share of problems since its debut in 2006. This year was no exception: Con-goers found themselves dealing with overcrowding, flagrant consumerism, and a bullying scandal worthy of Mean Girls.
