Bryant Park on the Web

Filling in City Holes with Legos from Gothamist
Artist Jan Vormann patches up the city, including a crack in the side of Bryant Park’s restroom, with colorful blocks

Bryant Park in Motion from the MTA
The subway station at 42nd St and 6th Ave hosts viewer-activated digital art during the month of March, inspired by the park and its amenities


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Surface Improvements from the Wall Street Journal
The city launches a design competition to beautify the permanent Times Square pedestrian plazas on Broadway


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Purple pansies line the 40th Street Allee, awaiting transfer to larger planters throughout the park

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Good Taste That Outlives the Tents from The New York Times
Reviews of food (including Irish chocolate!) and fashion found on West 40th Street, adjacent to Bryant Park


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Got a Ride? Share It from the WNYC News Blog
An experimental taxi ride share program from the Taxi and Limousine Commission began this week in Manhattan

Clash Over Plans for a Brooklyn Park from The New York Times
Area residents disagree with Brooklyn borough president over future plans for the renovation and usage of Asser Levy park


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Gertrude Stein by JinalNYC from the Bryant Park Flickr Pool

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View of Earth From Above Coming to Bryant Park from Gothamist
News blogs are spreading the word about our upcoming photo exhibition, Earth From Above

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As Garment Industry Moves Out, Theater and Arts Move In from The New York Times
An exciting new arts district is developing west of Bryant Park and south of the existing theatre district

Man Killed by Falling Branch in Central Park from The New York Times City Room Blog
The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation urges pedestrians to use caution while walking in parks and under trees during heavy snowfall


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Excited park patrons bypass barricades surrounding the lawn this morning to enjoy a photo opportunity in the undisturbed snow. Photo taken from our office at 1065 Avenue of the Americas

Reminder: Please respect any boundaries created by barricades in the park! They are put there for your safety.

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The Olympics: How Hard Can It Be? from WSJ.com
A lesson in speed skating from five time Olympic gold medalist, Bonnie Blair, on The Pond at Bryant Park


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Outcry emerges for 41st St. stop on new 7-line from Crain’s New York Business
After city abandons plans for new 7 train stop at 41st Street and 10th Avenue, real estate leaders launch petition to support construction of the station

San Francisco Takes Parking Spaces for Trial Sidewalk Extensions from Streetsblog San Francisco
Parking spots are converted to park-like public spaces on the west coast


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Bryant Park NYC by AF-Photography from the Bryant Park Flickr Pool

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One Last Time, Fashion Under a Tent from The New York Times
A history of Fashion Week at Bryant Park and it’s move to Lincoln Center in September


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Send photo, get action from The Boston Globe
Via iPhone application, Boston residents can alert city officials of street-level problems in their neighborhoods

A Closing on Broadway Becomes Permanent from The New York Times City Room Blog
Temporary pedestrian plazas on Broadway, created by the Department of Transportation in May 2009, become permanent NYC amenities. Read more about the project here


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By staff member Vita, from the Bryant Park Photostream on Flickr

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Flashback: The Old Croton Distributing Reservoir from Gothamist
A look at the site of Bryant Park in the 1800’s when it was used as a reservoir and burial ground

10 Great Places to Read in NYC from Books in the City
Bryant Park is ranked as an ideal reading spot by a NYC blogger

Another shot at greatness from the Houston Chronicle
A $3 million plan to revitalize a downtown Houston park is modeled on Bryant Park


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Meet Lori Benson, Parks’ Visiting First Deputy Commissioner from The Daily Plant
Mayor Bloomberg begins a First Deputy Exchange Program, designed to encourage communication among city agencies and help leaders gain perspective on important issues in the administration


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Bryant Park umbrellas by hirizarry12 from the Bryant Park Flickr Pool

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New York on the Clock from WNET Thirteen
Meet Maureen Hackett, the woman behind the beautiful plants, flowers, and horticultural elements in and around Bryant Park.

On the Street | Critters from The New York Times
Fashion photographer, Bill Cunningham, spots funky winter hats at The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park and throughout NYC.

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The Chairs at Bryant Park by holly_northrop from the Bryant Park Flickr Pool

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Bryant Park on Yelp!
Read visitor reviews of the park and share your own

Bryant Park on Midtown Lunch
Articles and reader forums reveal the best inexpensive dining options around the park


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“Wither the Ugly Sidewalk Shed, Slayer of Urban Vitality?” from The New York Observer
NYC chooses winner in design competition to beautify construction sheds around buildings


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ants on ice by dsottavio from the Bryant Park Flickr Pool

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“STK on menu at Grace Building” from the NY Post
Trendy steakhouse, outdoor dining space, and takeout kiosk planned for Grace Building on 42nd Street

“Disney On Ice Joins Olympians At Bryant Park” from NY1
Video coverage of Tuesday’s Disney on Ice event with Special Olympics at The Pond

“On the Street | Coated” from The New York Times
Legendary fashion photographer praises Southwest Porch and park’s frozen fountain in weekly fashion slideshow


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popuplunch.com
Innovative blogger creates portable surfaces, seating, and dining accessories to help transform NYC sidewalks and other public spaces into desirable lunch spots


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Cartoon from Time Out New York (issue 746, January 14 - 20, 2010; page 6 in print)

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“Saying Goodbye to Bryant Park Christmas Tree, Decades After Climbing It” from The New York Times
Touching story of a woman who grew up with the Bryant Park Tree and her visit to see it in the park.

“Largest Cup of Hot Chocolate - world record set in New York” from World Records Academy
American Dairy Association event at The Pond achieves World Record status.

“2009 Almanac for Bryant Park Corporation and 34th Street Partnership” from MidCity News
Summary of last year’s notable projects and events in Bryant Park and the 34th Street area.
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“Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District Moves Forward” from Courier Life Publications
A new Business Improvement District grows in Brooklyn.

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“Bryant Park Christmas II” by bytegirl24 from the Bryant Park Flickr Pool