Broadway shows will remain dark indefinitely
The Broadway League, a trade association for the industry, announced that all productions will remain closed until further notice.
Sports car collectors take over Times Square
Car mavens normally wouldn’t dare rev their engines in gridlocked Midtown, but they’re eagerly driving into Manhattan to take photos and show off for sparse crowds walking through the famed streets.
New jobless hope seeds of tourism can be resown in Big Apple
The hordes of travelers who pack into New York City’s Times Square are long gone. So are the thousands of jobs catering to the tourists who make it the nation’s most visited city.
Actor tries to stay connected while Broadway remains dark
The stages are quiet and the seats are empty on Broadway as New York City residents shelter in place to stem the spread of the coronavirus. For veteran actor E. Clayton Cornelious, being isolated in his Bronx apartment has been difficult.
Broadway shows will remain dark through at least June 7
Broadway producers are extending the shutdown of all productions through June 7.
Michael Jackson estate to donate $300K to Broadway, entertainment workers
The Michael Jackson estate is donating $300,000 to help entertainment industry workers on Broadway, the music business and in Las Vegas who have been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
'We're terrified': Restaurants face uncertain future in coronavirus downturn
Restaurants across the New York City region are seeing an inevitable downturn as people curtail activities because of the coronavirus. Now, many restaurants are fighting to survive.
FBI raids fashion mogul's Manhattan headquarters following sex abuse claims
Federal authorities raided the Manhattan headquarters of the Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, a search that came amid claims he trafficked and sexually assaulted dozens of teenage girls and women.
Australian firefighters thank American crews in Times Square ad
In a message played on a massive digital screen in Times Square, firefighters in Australia thanked their American counterparts who helped fight the devastating brushfires in New South Wales.
'I'm dreaming': Maine man becomes Powerball’s first millionaire of 2020
Blaine Marston is starting out the new decade as a millionaire.
Hello 2020! Times Square partied hard to welcome in new decade
Couples kissed. Others cheered and waved balloons as fireworks burst into the night sky and confetti fell to welcome the start of 2020 in Times Square.
Thousands of cops, street closures, more ahead of 2020 ball drop
New York City’s counterterrorism czar expects Times Square to be "the safest place on the planet Earth" on New Year's Eve.
Last-minute New Year's Eve Preparations
Crews are working around the clock preparing for the ball drop in Times Square.
NYPD unveils New Year’s Eve security measures
Thousands of uniformed and plainclothes police officers will be assigned to Times Square and the surrounding streets as part of the NYPD’s effort to make sure that this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration is safe for revelers.
Science teachers, students get Times Square New Year's stage
This year's New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square will spotlight efforts to combat climate change when high school science teachers and students press the button that begins the famous 60-second ball drop and countdown to next year.
Times Square ball adorned with pineapple design for 'goodwill' theme
Crews began the installation of the New Year's Eve crystal ball atop One Times Square Friday.
Noted architect killed by falling debris in Times Square
An architect who was walking a few blocks from her office in the Times Square area was killed Tuesday morning when debris fell off of a building.
Ready to ring in a new decade? Experts say not so fast
Common knowledge seems to suggest— and recent “best of the decade” articles taking over your feed would imply— that the start of the new decade happens January 1, 2020. But what if we told you that according to experts, the new decade may not technically start until *2021*?
Westin grows its running and fitness programs for hotel guests
Westin wants hotel guests to get in a workout with as little impediment as possible. It features run concierges all over the world who will run with you, show you a route, and even help you train for a marathon.
Town Hall creates 'Lena Horne' award to honor arts, activism
The venerated Times Square concert venue The Town Hall has created a new award to honor arts and activism, a prize to be named after Lena Horne.