$2 Parking in Times Square...
Attention drivers: Did you know that Times Square features Muni Meters, allowing you to park for just $2 an hour on weekdays from 6pm-midnight and weekends from 8am-midnight?
Furthermore, the Department of Transportation has announced that popular prepaid New York City Parking Cards - for use in all Muni Meters throughout the City - are now available for purchase directly from the agency's website. This card can be used in all New York City municipal parking fields, all Muni Meters, and selected single-space meter locations. To view a map of all midtown locations, please click here.
These cards are an easy and consumer-friendly way for motorists to park in Times Square without worrying about pockets full of coins, bill-changing hassles, or parking tickets.
The New York Times Moves to New Headquarters
In 2005, The New York Times, the legendary newspaper that gave Times Square its name, will move into its new building, located on Eighth Avenue between 40th and 41st Street. The New York Times will both own and anchor 26 stories (800,000 square feet) of the 52-story tower designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano in collaboration with the firm Fox & Fowle.
The Colony Music Center Undergoes Store Front Renovation
The Colony Music Center, located at the base of the Brill Building in the original Tin Pan Alley at 49th Street and Broadway, is undergoing a store front renovation. The Colony, which first opened in 1948, will be unveiling a brand new store front and sign, which will combine both the storied history of Broadway and today's technology. While they are undergoing this renovation, the Colony will remain open for business 7 days a week, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 AM.
