The Midtown Gazette

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


Category: Labor
  • Who Works in the Garment District?

    Who Works in the Garment District?

    The Garment District The Garment District spans the west side of Midtown Manhattan from Ninth Avenue to Fifth Avenue, from 34th Street to 40th Street. It is less than one square mile in area—but is key to the manufacturing history of New York City. The first purpose of the city’s garment industry was the production…

  • One Man’s Loss is Hallmark’s Gain

    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.

  • Despite Job Growth, Plenty of Worry in Midtown West

    Despite Job Growth, Plenty of Worry in Midtown West

    The U.S. gained 103,000 jobs in September, a better number than many economists expected. But with unemployment stuck at 9.1 percent, the job market remains tough in Midtown West.