The Midtown Gazette

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


Tag: Javits Center
  • In a New York state of — two — minds

    In a New York state of — two — minds

    One way or another, a New Yorker is about to become the 45th President of the United States. Here’s what people think, as the whirlwind starts to subside.

  • Career-changer sees a local fashion future

    Career-changer sees a local fashion future

    Dana Glaeser, 37, quit his job as a marketing executive to start his own accessories company, and was among nearly 3,000 participants in the NY Now Trade Show in late August.

  • Comic Con Provides Fun Outlet for Couples

    Comic Con Provides Fun Outlet for Couples

    Comic-Con brings together a wide spectrum of New York City residents and out of town visitors for a weekend of fun. Not all attendees where just comic fanboys: couples got in on the fun as well.

  • The Midtown Gazette Goes to Comic Con

    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.

  • The Girls of Comic Con

    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

    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.