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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Manhattan as seen from Long Island City

Manhattan as seen from Long Island City

Manhattan as seen from across the East River.

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.

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.

A Calvin Klein billboard in New York City.

Bags being sold on Canal Street in New York City.

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

A shop on Canal Street in New York City.

Seagull in Manhattan in New York City.

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.

A Cat in Manhattan, New York City.

Diesel Store in New York City.

Outside CBGB in New York City, December 2005

A street artist in New York City, 2005.