The Midtown Gazette

A Columbia Journalism School newsroom covering Midtown Manhattan in the heart of New York City.


Tag: winter
  • Seniors face increased difficulty as Almanac predicts blistering winter

    Seniors and service providers prepare for what the Almanac says will be another tough winter.

  • Slush Storm Hits New York

    Slush Storm Hits New York

      Midtown Manhattan on Saturday was beginning to look a lot like Christmas. An unwelcome sight, perhaps, given the proximity of the snowstorm to Halloween. Slush accumulated in city gutters and visible white tufts clung to car tops and treetops throughout the afternoon, prompting such nicknames as Snowtober and Trick or Sleet. The Weather Channel…

  • Hell’s Kitchen Seniors Prepare for the Winter

    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.