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Lexington Ave-59 St Subway Station, New York City

Lexington Ave-59 St Subway Station, New York City

September 2019

Manhattan Bridge Arch and Colonnade at Dusk

Manhattan Bridge Arch and Colonnade at Dusk

September 2019 — Cars pass through the Manhattan Bridge arch and colonnade at dusk in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Orange traffic barrels line the roadway as construction continues near the historic Beaux-Arts structure.

Christian Louboutin Storefront, Madison Ave, Manhattan, Under Scaffolding

Christian Louboutin Storefront, Madison Ave, Manhattan, Under Scaffolding

September 2019 — Sidewalk on Madison Avenue showing a row of storefronts under scaffolding late at night on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The Christian Louboutin store window.

Central Park South: Essex House and Billionaires’ Row at Night

Central Park South: Essex House and Billionaires’ Row at Night

September 2019 — Taken on the southern edge of Central Park in New York City, looking toward Midtown Manhattan from near The Pond. From left to right, visible buildings include 111 West 57th Street (the thin, needle-like skyscraper), Central Park Tower (one of the world’s tallest residential buildings), and the historic Essex House hotel with its red rooftop sign. The green-roofed Plaza Hotel can also be seen near the center-right, just below the taller modern towers of Billionaires’ Row.

Central Park Benches Illuminated at Night, Manhattan

Central Park Benches Illuminated at Night, Manhattan

September 2019 — Benches in Central Park on a September evening.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pilings and Manhattan Skyline at Night

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pilings and Manhattan Skyline at Night

September 2019 — Old wooden pilings rise from the East River with the Manhattan skyline glowing in the background. Viewed from Brooklyn Bridge Park

MTA Exit Sign: Morris Street & Trinity Place, Rector Street Station

MTA Exit Sign: Morris Street & Trinity Place, Rector Street Station

September 2019 — Rector Street subway station in Manhattan New York City.

Inscope Arch, Central Park, New York City at Night

Inscope Arch, Central Park, New York City at Night

September 2019 — The Inscope Arch sits near the southeast corner of Central Park, close to Grand Army Plaza and 59th Street. At night, the stone passageway offers a calm, almost hidden route beneath the park’s trees.

Incubus and Dane Cook at Radio City Music Hall, NYC

Incubus and Dane Cook at Radio City Music Hall, NYC

September 2019 — Incubus and Dane Cook at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Radio City Music Hall Neon Sign, New York City

Radio City Music Hall Neon Sign, New York City

September 2019 — Neon lights at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The Tonight Show, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City

The Tonight Show, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City

September 2019 — The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon at 30 Rock in New York City.

East River Piers at Night, New York City

East River Piers at Night, New York City

September 2019 — East River from Manhattan New York City.

VIA 57 West Residential Building, New York City

VIA 57 West Residential Building, New York City

September 2019

Premier Deli Cafe, Manhattan, New York City

Premier Deli Cafe, Manhattan, New York City

September 2019

49-50 St Rockefeller Center Subway Station Stairs

49-50 St Rockefeller Center Subway Station Stairs

September 2019 — A staircase leads to the exit at the 47–50 Streets Rockefeller Center subway station in Manhattan. The station serves the B, D, F, and M lines.

Trump International Hotel, Manhattan, Night

Trump International Hotel, Manhattan, Night

September 2019 — The entrance of Trump International Hotel and Tower in Manhattan is seen at night. Several vehicles, including an NYPD patrol car, are parked outside the building along a marked bike lane.

Rumour’s Bar, Vitamin Shoppe, Bread Factory Cafe at Night, Manhattan

Rumour’s Bar, Vitamin Shoppe, Bread Factory Cafe at Night, Manhattan

September 2019 — Storefronts of The Vitamin Shoppe, Rumour’s Bar and Grill, and The Bread Factory Café are seen at night along a Manhattan street. Cars are parked in front of the businesses.

Times Square, Manhattan: Billboards and Traffic at Night

Times Square, Manhattan: Billboards and Traffic at Night

September 2019 — Traffic and illuminated billboards fill Times Square in Manhattan at night, with streams of cars and taxis moving through the crowded intersection. Bright advertisements, theater signs, and neon lights dominate the scene as pedestrians navigate the sidewalks and bike lanes around one of New York City’s busiest landmarks.

Times Square’s Commercial Canyon, Midtown Manhattan

Times Square’s Commercial Canyon, Midtown Manhattan

September 2019 — A dense vertical corridor of advertising light and architecture defines Times Square, seen here at 47th Street and Broadway in Midtown Manhattan. Towering LED billboards and commercial facades—featuring brands from Levi’s to Samsung—create one of the world’s most iconic visual environments. Once a gritty crossroads of theaters and print media, the area was redeveloped in the late 20th century into a symbol of global commerce and digital spectacle, blending entertainment, marketing, and architecture into a single overwhelming urban experience.

Sabrett Hot Dog Cart, New York City

Sabrett Hot Dog Cart, New York City

September 2019 — A vendor works at a brightly lit Sabrett hot dog stand in Manhattan, surrounded by stacks of soda cans, bottled water, and snack foods. Street carts like these are a common sight across New York City, serving pretzels, knishes, and hot dogs late into the night to passing pedestrians.

Metro-North Railroad car in NYC

Metro-North Railroad car in NYC

September 2019 — A Metro-North Railroad train is seen at a station platform, its blue-and-white exterior bearing the MTA logo. The commuter rail line, operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, connects New York City with suburbs across New York State and Connecticut.

Train platform at Grand Central Station Metro North

Train platform at Grand Central Station Metro North

September 2019 — A Metro-North Railroad train waits at a platform inside Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. The concrete pillars and exposed beams of the underground station frame the tracks, where the yellow warning strip lines the edge of the platform.

NYPD at Grand Central Station in NYC

NYPD at Grand Central Station in NYC

September 2019 — The entrance to Track 30 inside Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan is seen at night. The marble hallways of the landmark station lead to the train platforms below, as a commuter and a security officer stand near the archways beneath illuminated signs.

Vanderbilt Eagle – Grand Central Station

Vanderbilt Eagle – Grand Central Station

September 2019 — An eagle statue perched on a globe stands outside Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. The bronze sculpture, one of several around the historic landmark, looks out over Midtown with the glass facade of the MetLife Building rising in the background.

The Concourse at Rockefeller Center

The Concourse at Rockefeller Center

September 2019 — The Lower Plaza at Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan is seen with the golden statue of Prometheus overlooking the outdoor dining area. Rows of international flags line the upper concourse, while crowds gather around the landmark complex that is home to shops, offices, and seasonal attractions.

Neon Sign Rainbow Room, NBC Studios

Neon Sign Rainbow Room, NBC Studios

September 2019 — The neon marquee of NBC Studios glows outside 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan. The sign, also advertising the Rainbow Room and the building’s observation deck, marks the entrance to the historic headquarters of the television network.

Ed Sullivan Theater Marquee, The Late Show, New York City

Ed Sullivan Theater Marquee, The Late Show, New York City

September 2019 — The marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theater glows at night in Manhattan, advertising “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Pedestrians walk past the historic theater, which has been home to late-night television for decades, with nearby businesses like Angelo’s Pizza adding to the busy Midtown street scene.

Angelo’s Pizza Neon Sign, Midtown Manhattan

Angelo’s Pizza Neon Sign, Midtown Manhattan

September 2019 — A neon sign for Angelo’s Pizza glows against the brick facade of a building in Midtown Manhattan. The Italian restaurant, located near the Ed Sullivan Theater, adds to the neighborhood’s mix of nightlife and dining spots illuminated after dark.

View of Manhattan from Long Island City

View of Manhattan from Long Island City

August 2019 — Manhattan as seen from Long Island City

Blue Hour from Long Island City

Blue Hour from Long Island City

August 2019 — Manhattan as seen from Long Island City

East River and Manhattan Blue Hour

East River and Manhattan Blue Hour

August 2019 — Manhattan as seen from across the East River.

Mulberry Street in Manhattan’s Little Italy

Mulberry Street in Manhattan’s Little Italy

August 2019 — People walk along Mulberry Street in Manhattan’s Little Italy under rows of simple festive arches. Shops and cafés line the street as vendors sell food and souvenirs to passersby. The scene reflects the neighborhood’s everyday rhythm and long-standing cultural roots.

Queensboro Plaza Elevated Train Station, New York City

Queensboro Plaza Elevated Train Station, New York City

August 2019

6 Train Entrance to Downtown Manhattan

6 Train Entrance to Downtown Manhattan

September 2008 — Dimly lit by overhead fluorescent lights, this photograph captures the entrance to the downtown-bound 6 train platform in the New York City Subway system. The black-and-white directional sign with the green circle route marker is part of the MTA’s standardized Helvetica signage, directing riders toward Manhattan. The scene’s warm tones from aged steel columns and peeling paint reveal the enduring character of New York’s century-old transit infrastructure — a utilitarian design that continues to serve millions of daily commuters. In the background, the red exit sign points toward street level, where the pulse of the city resumes above ground.

Calvin Klein Billboard, Prince St & Crosby St, SoHo, NYC

Calvin Klein Billboard, Prince St & Crosby St, SoHo, NYC

September 2008 — A Calvin Klein billboard in New York City.

Canal Street, NYC: Handbag Vendor Display

Canal Street, NYC: Handbag Vendor Display

September 2008 — Bags being sold on Canal Street in New York City.

Canal Street Shops: Pearl Paint and Discount Mall, Manhattan

Canal Street Shops: Pearl Paint and Discount Mall, Manhattan

September 2008 — Shops on Canal Street in New York City as a UPS truck drops off packages.

Perfume and Souvenir Stand, Canal Street, New York City

Perfume and Souvenir Stand, Canal Street, New York City

September 2008 — A shop on Canal Street in New York City.

Seagull on Railing, UN Secretariat and Chrysler Building

Seagull on Railing, UN Secretariat and Chrysler Building

September 2008 — Seagull in Manhattan in New York City.

Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge over East River, NYC

Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge over East River, NYC

September 2008 — The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, spanning the East River between Manhattan and Queens, is captured here under an overcast sky from Roosevelt Island. Completed in 1909, this double-deck cantilever bridge remains one of New York City’s most significant engineering landmarks, carrying both vehicular and pedestrian traffic while offering a vital connection between Midtown Manhattan and Long Island City. Above the roadway, the Roosevelt Island Tram cables can be seen tracing parallel to the structure — a modern counterpart to this early 20th-century feat of steelwork. The muted light of the cloudy day accentuates the warm tones of the bridge’s framework against the cool gray skyline of Manhattan.

Orange Cat at 333 Manhattan Avenue, New York City

Orange Cat at 333 Manhattan Avenue, New York City

September 2008 — A Cat in Manhattan, New York City.

Diesel Store, East 60th Street, Manhattan

Diesel Store, East 60th Street, Manhattan

September 2008 — Diesel Store in New York City.

CBGB OMFUG 315 Bowery New York City December 2005

CBGB OMFUG 315 Bowery New York City December 2005

December 2005 — Outside CBGB in New York City, December 2005

Street Artist Painting in Times Square, NYC, 2005

Street Artist Painting in Times Square, NYC, 2005

May 2005 — A street artist in New York City, 2005.

Times Square, New York City: Taxis and Billboards, May 2005

Times Square, New York City: Taxis and Billboards, May 2005

May 2005 — Taxis in New York City Times Square in May 2005

Times Square: Stevie Wonder, System of a Down, Virgin Megastore

Times Square: Stevie Wonder, System of a Down, Virgin Megastore

May 2005 — A Virgin Megastore in New York City. System of a Down and Stevie Wonder billboards above. May 2005

Times Square Digital Billboard: Good Morning America

Times Square Digital Billboard: Good Morning America

May 2005 — A Good Morning America Billboard at night in New York City, May 2005

Times Square, Manhattan: Yellow Cabs and Billboards in 2005

Times Square, Manhattan: Yellow Cabs and Billboards in 2005

May 2005 — Yellow cabs and people walking in Manhattan in May 2005.

New York Times Building Entrance with Flags, May 2005

New York Times Building Entrance with Flags, May 2005

May 2005 — Woman walks in front of the New York Times building in May 2005.

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