New York City

October 25, 2021

Andrew Lloyd Webber Plays the Hits

The composer assumed the role of “D.J. Webz” for the after-party following the reopening of “The Phantom of the Opera.” It was the reopening night of […]
October 16, 2021

Did You See That Video of the Subway Rat Hauling the Crab?

SubwayCreatures, a popular Instagram account, offers a voyeuristic look at New York’s bizarre and wacky underground. When Hurricane Ida struck New York last month, an incredible, […]
June 26, 2021

They Came to Slay: L.G.B.T.Q. Trailblazers

L.G.B.T.Q. people unite every June, Pride Month, to celebrate milestones like the Stonewall uprising and the activists who have made significant contributions to the advancement of […]
June 25, 2021

My Pandemic Hobby? Making Money.

During Covid, many people found solace in a new pastime. A few found profit. Jenny Eisler learned to knit in the first grade, and was good […]
June 18, 2021

My Sister, My Neighbor

At the height of the pandemic, some siblings decided to move into the same building to create an instant safe bubble. Stephanie Pellicano, 30, spent the […]
June 12, 2021

Summer of Love, 2021, in New York

Brighter days: taking in an early sunset in Washington Square Park.Daniel Arnold for The New York Times This is the Summer the Youth Own New York […]
June 11, 2021

‘Betty’ Skates Into Season 2

The young stars of the HBO skate comedy discuss how pandemic-era New York shaped the new season. “Our show grows with us and changes with our […]
June 9, 2021

The Tribeca Festival Is Back, Happy to Restart Along With the City

The annual event, which has dropped “film” from its name, began after 9/11, as part of New York City’s comeback. Can it stage an encore this […]
May 29, 2021

Summertime … and the Sloganeering Is a Little Awkward

Cities and states are spending millions to promote tourism as they reopen, but the marketing campaigns aren’t always the catchiest. They are the opening lines of […]
May 28, 2021

Decluttering for a Renovation

Before the contractor can get started on demolishing my kitchen, I have to clear out the things I don’t need. But everyone needs a melon scooper, […]