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  1. the business of brokering
    Among the Aspiring SerhantsAt an industry conference in midtown, brokers say they “wake up, bleed, sleep real estate — shit real estate.”
    By Molly Osberg
  2. times square
    When 42nd Street Was the ‘Dead Line’ No One Would CrossHow real-estate developers made Times Square out of a sleepy district of horse stables.
    As told to Karrie Jacobs
  3. cityscape
    Times Square’s New Thrill Ride Looks Like It Came From Las VegasBut it’s just another classic New York developer gambit.
    By Karrie Jacobs
  4. yes or (casi)no?
    Jay-Z Is So Serious About That Times Square CasinoRoc Nation took out full-page ads to promote its bid.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  5. screen time
    Meet NYC’s New Robot CopsOne is a creepy canine. One is a wandering egg. Both are unsettling.
    By John Herrman
  6. observation decks
    Skyscrapers, Now With More TerrorMove over, observation decks. A 260-foot tower drop is the latest amenity.
    By Adriane Quinlan
  7. slot city
    Will a Casino Finally ‘Tame’ Times Square?The developer promises a massive, 13-block security operation, care of Bill Bratton.
    By Karrie Jacobs
  8. reasons to love new york
    Margaritaville Is the Chillest, Cheesiest Place in TownIt’s bright, cacophonous fun.
    By Rebecca Alter
  9. developing
    The Six-Way Race for One New York Casino LicenseAnd a closer look at the Hudson Yards option.
    By Audrey Wachs
  10. developing
    Margaritaville Was Supposed to Have a SynagogueAnd now the developer of the Times Square resort is being sued by the 91-year-old congregation.
    By Clio Chang
  11. party report
    The Year REBNY Tried to Get CoolAnd the real power players left early.
    By Kim Velsey and Clio Chang
  12. are u coming?
    Rockin’ Out With the Mayor and ‘Late-Night Dorinda’ at the New Hard Rock HotelDon’t expect Sid and Nancy; it’s pretty swanky.
    By Brock Colyar
  13. reopening
    Office Workers Are Heading Back. Times Square Bartenders Will Drink to That.“We were dead. We were totally dead.”
    By Chris Crowley
  14. reopening
    How the Mermaid Inn Weathered the PandemicAt one point, it looked like COVID-19 might decimate the mom-and-pop restaurant group. Instead, incredibly, it’s in expansion mode.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  15. dining out
    Planet Hollywood Invades Midtown for the Third TimeThis time, featuring Guy Fieri (and a ghost kitchen).
    By Choire Sicha
  16. new year’s eve
    Gloria Gaynor to Send Us Out of 2020 With ‘I Will Survive’ PerformanceA little on the nose, but we’ll take it.
    By Justin Curto
  17. modest bulge
    John Mulaney’s Latest SNL New York Musical Is a Skit and That’s OkayCast Bowen Yang as Batman, you cowards.
    By Rebecca Alter
  18. reopening
    Indoor Dining at the Times Square Olive Garden“Social Distancing Is Temporary, But Family Is Forever.”
    By Allie Conti
  19. openings
    We Braved Times Square to Go to the New Flagship Krispy KremeAnd we weren’t the only ones.
    By Rebecca Alter
  20. tribes
    A Tourist-Free Times Square Is Drawing the City’s Bike Crews“Everything in New York used to be so fast-paced, and now it’s slowed down.”
    By Mark Peterson
  21. psa
    A Times Square Tribute to All of UsTwo dozen artists say thank-you.
    By Michael Kaler
  22. chains
    Krispy Kreme Will Glaze New York City With 6 New StoresThe doughnut chain is staging a massive comeback for 2020.
    By Nikita Richardson
  23. bts
    BTS Turns Times Square Into BTS Concert on New Year’s EveThe band performed “Make It Right” and “Boy with Luv.”
    By Charu Sinha
  24. closings
    The Times Square Sbarro Is ClosedNew York is over.
    By Chris Crowley
  25. what’s going on
    Wait — Is Times Square Suddenly a Good Restaurant Neighborhood?In a shocking twist, New York’s most derided neighborhood has seen an infusion of, uh, good places to eat and drink.
    By Chris Crowley
  26. apocalypse now
    I Have Amassed Compelling Evidence That We Are in the End TimesHot-dog bees, horny dolphins, and the other plagues of 2018.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  27. setting up shop
    CoverGirl Will Open Its First Store in Times SquareEasy, breezy shopping.
    By Shannon Barbour
  28. stoneman shooting
    Times Square Lights Up to Honor the Victims of the Florida School ShootingAll 17 names of those killed during the shooting were displayed.
    By Lisa Ryan
  29. closings
    Three Japanese Staples Will All Close This WeekendSapporo, reportedly New York’s oldest ramen restaurant, and its sister spots Iroha and Sake Bar Hagi will shutter.
    By Chris Crowley
  30. adíos
    A Farewell to Flavortown: New Year’s Eve in Guy Fieri’s RestaurantOn its last night in existence, Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar didn’t exactly go out with a bang.
    By Evan Davis
  31. extreme weather
    New Year’s Eve Revelers Face Brutal TemperaturesThe ball isn’t the only thing dropping in Times Square on Sunday night.
    By Chas Danner
  32. countdowns
    Where to Watch Mariah Carey and Other New Year’s Eve Specials on TVHere’s where to tune in to all the festivities at Times Square and musical performances throughout the country.
    By Trupti Rami
  33. closings
    Guy Fieri’s Much-Loathed Times Square Restaurant to Close ForeverThe final day of service will reportedly be New Year’s Eve.
    By Clint Rainey
  34. #me too
    #MeToo Creator Will Release Ball in Times Square on New Year’s EveA very fitting honor for Tarana Burke.
    By Katie Van Syckle
  35. Suspect in Custody After Explosion Under NYC Port AuthorityAuthorities said the man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it detonated.
    By Benjamin Hart
  36. frozen concoctions
    New York City Might Soon Have an Entire Margaritaville HotelTwenty-nine floors dedicated to the “lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett.”
    By Clint Rainey
  37. times square
    Finally Times Square’s Getting a Mad Men Restaurant & Divergent Obstacle CourseLionsgate is planning an “Entertainment City” in midtown.
    By Jackson McHenry
  38. tough question
    Viral Reddit Post Asks People to Justify Eating at the Times Square Olive GardenThe post is at 11,000 comments and counting.
    By Clint Rainey
  39. the city
    How an Overlooked Urban Design Feature Helped Stop the Times Square DriverIt’s time to start thinking more aggressively about protecting people on foot in cities.
    By Justin Davidson
  40. horrible things
    Times Square Driver Charged, May Have Been Attempting ‘Suicide by Cop’The driver, 26-year-old Richard Rojas, was likely on drugs and may have also been hallucinating when he rammed his car through Times Square.
    By Jen Kirby
  41. Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians in Times Square, Killing One PersonMore than 20 people were injured in an incident officials have said does not appear to be terror-related.
    By Jen Kirby
  42. fires
    A 3-Alarm Fire Broke Out at a Times Square Restaurant This MorningThere were 140 firefighters on the scene this morning.
    By Chris Crowley
  43. Woman Killed by Oncoming Train After Being Shoved Onto Tracks at Times SquareThe suspect was arrested at the scene.
    By Jen Kirby
  44. Cookie Monster Gets Stabbed by Other Costumed People Near Times SquareCookie Monster stepped into a fight between two men wearing costumes.
    By Jen Kirby
  45. closings
    The Señor Frog’s in Times Square Is ClosedThe margarita-fueled party spot is a goner.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  46. Taste-Testing the New Kellogg’s Cereal CaféCritic Adam Platt and Grub’s Sierra Tishgart try the chef-driven bowls.
    By Grub Street and Adam Banicki
  47. Naked Male Model Screams About Trump in Times Square, Jumps Off TKTS BoothHe suffered minor injuries.
    By Jen Kirby
  48. Awful Customers
    Girls Attack McDonald’s Worker for Shushing ThemNYPD says his request got a 17-year-old fist to the face.
    By Clint Rainey
  49. encounter
    Gary Johnson Takes His #NeverTrump Pitch to Times Square“People see the light, sooner or later. I have faith in the American public.”
    By Mark Jacobson
  50. The City Starts Seizing Territory From Times Square CharactersThe Department of Transportation started painting designated zones for performers, pedestrians, and other visitors Wednesday night.
    By Jen Kirby
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