Posts Tagged ‘Madison Square Garden’

Midtown West: It takes a village to host the pope

Midtown West: It takes a village to host the pope
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There’s more than usual going on in Midtown West, thanks to the papal mass: Read on to find out about everything from bobble-head pope dolls to loaves and fishes to roadblocks and commuter strategies.


Midtown Traditions

Midtown Traditions
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Midtown West is rich in holiday tradition. Here is the Gazette’s wide-ranging list of offerings.


After Sandy: Knicks Kick-Off New Season At Madison Square Garden

After Sandy: Knicks Kick-Off New Season At Madison Square Garden
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In an effort to return to normalcy after Hurricane Sandy hit the Tri-state area, New York Knicks fans streamed into Madison Square Garden Friday night for the team’s season opener against the Miami Heat. Newlyweds Jesse and Suszana Cohen traveled by train from Princeton, New Jersey to Penn Station for the game. Jesse Cohen, 26, is a season […]


Hockey Lockout Puts Local Businesses in the Penalty Box

Hockey Lockout Puts Local Businesses in the Penalty Box
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While the NHL continues its lockout between players and owners this year, local business around Madison Square Garden are already gearing up for the effects of a lost season.


“Watch The Throne” Takes Over The New Garden

"Watch The Throne" Takes Over The New Garden
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Jay-Z and Kanye West took over the renovated  Madison Square Garden for two nights last week to promote their new collaborative album Watch The Throne.  The sold-out performances featured an amalgam of songs off the new album and old favorites, over 50 songs in all.  The setlist for the November 8 show can be found here.


Mixed Reviews From Fans Over ‘the new and improved’ Madison Square Garden

Mixed Reviews From Fans Over 'the new and improved' Madison Square Garden
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Expanded concourses, million dollar suites, and high-end restaurant food among the new amenities.