Columbus Circle

De Blasio Weighing Removal of Christopher Columbus Statue

A movement is underway to remove the Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus Circle.

By Madina Toure

Al Sharpton and NYC Mayor Rally With Celebrities Against Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Bill de Blasio and Al Sharpton joined Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Moore, Alec Baldwin and Sally Field at a protest outside Trump International Hotel in Columbus Circle.

By Marc Bussanich

Afternoon Bulletin: Heat Domes, Mutating Bed Bugs and More

Brace yourselves. The New York Times reports that a heat dome—that’s a bubble of high pressure causing a string of scorching, muggy days—is heading for the city this weekend.

By Dani Blum

Two Months of Waiting Yields Five Hours in Foodie Heaven

By Moira Hodgson

2 Columbus Circle Is Given Hard Look By Schrager’s Team

By Andrew Rice

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