Times Square Businesses - We Can Help Promote Your Deals and Events!
The Times Square Alliance knows as well as anybody that an incredible number of great events take place every day at the Crossroads of the World. We would like to help spread the word about the special offers, events, programs and performances your business or organization may be planning.
Whether you are a restaurant offering special dining packages, a retail store running a unique sale, or a theatrical performance offering discount tickets, we’d like to include you in our website and monthly email blasts. We are currently seeking information on offers and events to promote on our website and amongst area employees and residents.The Times Square Alliance is offering this promotional service free of charge to all neighborhood businesses – just fill out and return the Event Hosting Form.
ESPN Zone's Ultimate Couch Potato Competition
(Stan Friedman, 2009 Champion)
Congratulations to the 2010 Ultimate Couch Potato Competition Champion, Jorge Cruz, a 26-year-old public affairs assistant from Washington Heights, N.Y. who finished with a winning time of 48 hours, 15 minutes and one second.
On January 1 at 11 a.m., ESPN Zone gave four local sports fanatics the chance to become the 2010 Ultimate Couch Potato. The competitors curled up in ESPN Zone’s screening room recliners to see who could watch the most continuous hours of televised sports. Participants could order unlimited food and beverages; however, they may not sleep or leave their chair. Restroom breaks are permitted only every eight hours. For more information about the 2010 Ultimate Couch Potato Competition, please visit www.espnzone.com/ultimatecouchpotato.
2010 Competitors:
Stan Friedman
Age: 48
From: Manhattan, NY
Occupation: Research Librarian
Background: Two-Time Ultimate Couch Potato Defending Champion battling for a three-peat. Stan sat for 19 hours, 48 minutes last year and 29 hours in 2008 to win back to back competitions.
Jorge Cruz
Age: 26
From: Washington Heights, NY
Occupation: Public Affairs Assistant
Background: Born and raised in New York City, Jorge bleeds Yankee blue and views Ultimate Couch Potato as more of a “dream getaway” than a competition. He considers the best day of his life to be when he met the New York Yankees during HOPE Week in July 2009.
Kendra Scheer
Age: 26
From: Queens, NY
Occupation: Nurse
Background: Kendra is originally from Nebraska but as a New York resident for the past two years she supports the Giants and Yankees. She learned about the competition when her husband competed last year and dropped out after only five hours, citing that he needed to use the restroom. She promises redemption for her household in 2010.
Lauren Taylor
Age: 26
From: Manhattan, NY
Occupation: Bartender
Background: Lauren is a Texas transplant and devoted Tony Romo fan. Her boss thinks she can’t work on Sundays because she has “ballet” class but really she is at home watching the Cowboys or the Jets play football.
New York Magazine names new TKTS Booth "Building of the Decade"
"Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats; the show has already begun. Fire up your cell phones and let someone know where you are: on a set of glowing glass bleachers, with a front-and-center view of Times Square. Directly in front, the statue of Father Duffy stands with his back to the audience, facing the proscenium like the stage manager in Our Town. Dusk blazes among the twinkling marquees and the palisade of glaring signs. You’re part of the razzmatazz, too, members of the ensemble perched on a glossy scarlet staircase to nowhere. The little raked red piazza slung over the shoulders of the new TKTS booth is a work of exuberant uselessness and brilliant urbanism. At once humble and flashy, it distills the theatrical urge that electrified architecture in the last decade."Read Full Article >>
NASDAQ OMX CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of
NASDAQ MARKETSITE in TIMES SQUARE
Global Icon at the Crossroads of the Financial & Media World
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. has announced that starting this month and throughout 2010 NASDAQ OMX will be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the iconic NASDAQ MarketSite in the heart of Times Square. NASDAQ MarketSite first made its debut in Times Square on December 28th 1999 with a special lighting of the NASDAQ Tower ceremony in Times Square. NASDAQ OMX will run a commemorative video on December 28th 2009 throughout the day and will hold special events to celebrate the anniversary.
NASDAQ CEO and President Bob Greifeld commented, “The NASDAQ MarketSite has become a globally recognized icon and a hallmark of our market, representing electronic trading, transparency and innovation. During the past 10 years NASDAQ MarketSite has celebrated some of the most significant corporate developments of our listed companies including Microsoft, Google, Starbucks, and Cisco. We have taken the NASDAQ MarketSite experience on the road to global locations including Dubai, China, Davos and India to celebrate our listed companies and electronic trading. The 10 year anniversary of the NASDAQ MarketSite is a milestone we are proud of due to its contributions over the past decade to the revitalization of Times Square,” he added.
“The NASDAQ MarketSite is a powerful symbol of New York City’s transformation into a high tech, entrepreneurial center of global business and finance,” said Kathryn Wylde, President of the Partnership for New York City, an organization of the city’s top business leaders. “NASDAQ has been a major force in bringing New York’s capital marketplace into the 21st Century.”
“For the last ten years, NASDAQ has not only brought cutting-edge technology and razzle-dazzle to the Crossroads of the World, but it has also served as a catalyst for Times Square’s becoming the economic hub of New York City,” said Times Square Alliance President Tim Tompkins. “Spurred on by NASDAQ’s transformative decision to locate here, Times Square now generates over $55 billion in economic activity, serving as the corporate headquarters for financial companies such as Morgan Stanley, Barclays and Ernst & Young, media companies such as Viacom, the New York Times, Reuters and over 50 law firms, totaling over 200,000 employees. We look forward to NASDAQ lighting up the Times Square sky for years to come, and continuing its trailblazing role as a catalyst for corporate growth.”
The NASDAQ MarketSite facility on 43rd and Broadway is comprised of a global broadcast studio, a real-time stock market data electronic wall, an event facility, and the NASDAQ Tower, which is an advertising billboard known as the largest stationary screen in the world.
NASDAQ MarketSite has been known as the home of over 3,800 listed companies and trading customers that throughout the past 10 years have come to participate in NASDAQ Opening and Closing bell ceremonies, to launch major campaigns, celebrate IPOs and commemorate corporate milestones or new product launches.
Throughout its 10-year history, the NASDAQ MarketSite has been the home of major domestic and international television, web, radio, and other broadcast media outlets, that have reported from NASDAQ MarketSite and reside at the facility for daily market reports. Original shows include CNBC’s “Fast Money,” New Delhi TV’s “NASDAQ Live,” CNBC’s “Options Action,” Yahoo’s “Tech Ticker,” and other networks report regularly from the site such as Fox Business Network, Canada’s BNN News, Reuters TV, Sky TV Australia, Phoenix TV and more.
It has also hosted special productions such as CNN’s Election Day 2004 broadcast, Fox Business Network’s Election Day special, CBS’s Thanksgiving Day Parade coverage, The Apprentice’s 2005 episode featuring the NASDAQ MarketSite in a Microsoft task and more recently, the backdrop of a scene for the new White Collar USA network show that went on air October 2009. Special bell ceremonies and events have included dignitaries and government officials like President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and legendary figures like Oprah, Richard Branson and Pele.
The NASDAQ MarketSite is also home to the NASDAQ Market Intelligence team, a group of NASDAQ OMX market experts that interpret the markets for NASDAQ OMX listed companies and investors and an operational, public relations, event and technical staff that are responsible for the daily bell ceremonies, NASDAQ Tower advertising, events, studio operations and press relations.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS FLAGSHIP STORE OPENS THURSDAY, 11/19 IN TIMES SQUARE
On Thursday, November 19, American Eagle Outfitters celebrated the opening of their 25,000-square-foot flagship store at 1551 Broadway in Times Square with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a Mayoral proclamation declaring November 19th "American Eagle Outfitters Day" in New York City. This spectacular event was projected on a 15,000 square-foot LED sign on the exterior of the building. The Rutgers University Marching Scarlet Knights set the best for the occassion. American Eagle Outfitters also announced a $100,000 donation to support college trips for New York City high school students.
Integrated Learning Center
The Integrated Learning Center is a language school and training center located in the heart of New York City's Times Square. Opened in 1994, ILC provides:
· Language Training
· Translation and Interpretation
· Staff Training
Visit our website: www.ilc-ny.com or call us at
(212) 221-1302 for more one how ILC can help you.
ASHLEE SIMPSON-WENTZ JOINS BROADWAY CAST OF CHICAGO
This fall, multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will make her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, November 30, 2009 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).More >>
Times Square Busker featured on German TV
Contortionist Jared Rydelek, a popular street perform and member of Times Square's Best of the Buskers program, was recently featured on a German news program viewable here. Best of the Buskers will return with the warm weather in Spring 2010!
During the interview, former office worker Rydelek
describes himself as the happiest unemployed person in the world. After losing his job with a telecom company, he embraked on a fruitless job search and ultimately decided to go to circus school. By being flexible, not only with his ideas, but also with his body, he earns more than he did as an office worker. His next goal is to learn how to do a sword swallowing act, but he must first overcome his fear of gagging!
A NEW LOOK FOR SWATCH!
Be among the first to visit the newly remodeled Swatch store! Located in Times Square at 45th and Broadway.
PREVIEWS BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23RD * OPENING OCTOBER 19TH
AT THE SHUBERT THEATRE
New production photos of the Broadway production of MEMPHIS are available for download at www.thehartmangrouppr.com
In the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50’s, a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with everything he shouldn’t: rock and roll and an electrifying black singer. MEMPHIS is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music changed forever.
MEMPHIS features a brand new score with music by Bon Jovi’s founding member/keyboardist David Bryan and lyrics by Bryan and Joe DiPietro, who also pens the musical’s book. Bryan and DiPietro also collaborated on the current award-winning off-Broadway hit, The Toxic Avenger. MEMPHIS is based on a concept by George W. George (producer of the Tony nominated Bedroom Farce and the film My Dinner With Andre), with direction by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).
NEW Immortelle Divine Cream from L'OCCITANE
L’OCCITANE is excited to announce the launch of Immortelle Divine Cream on September 16th, a remarkable anti-aging skincare product that firms skin, smoothes wrinkles, brightens dark spots and improves the skin’s radiance. This ultimate anti-aging skincare product features Organic Immortelle Essential Oil and Organic Myrtle Essential Oil, powerful ingredients from Corsica, the island of beauty. More>>
Tim Hortons was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario. The brand’s focus on top quality, always fresh product, value, great service and community leadership has allowed it to grow into the largest quick service restaurant chain in Canada specializing in always fresh coffee, baked goods and home-style lunches. Started by Tim Horton himself, the famous Canadian hockey player, the chain has become a household name in Canada. The storefronts can be seen on almost every street corner and when you think coffee and donuts, you think Tim Hortons. Riese Restaurants has partnered with Tim Hortons to bring the brand to New York City and we are happy to announce the Grand Opening of our 12 locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The big apple now has 12 more reasons to remain, the city that never sleeps!
NEW YORK CITY NIGHTSEEING
The Illuminating Engineering Society presents the New York NIGHTSEEING Map - representative of many noteworthy lighting design projects viewable by the public in New York City. Guidebooks to New York City dutifully recount the names of buildings, the details of structural engineering feats, and the intricacies of construction materials.
While it may not be unusual for a tourist to point to a notable skyline tower and evoke the architect, how many can supply the name of the lighting designer responsible for bringing that building to light? This map showcases NYC’s illuminated buildings and the lighting designers responsible, from architectural masterpieces to the cutting edge, hip and trendy...at night!Click here for Map and Website >>
Spongebob at Madame Tussauds
CHAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW!
The temporary lawn chairs on Broadway in Times Square won't be around forever, and neither will these nifty "I Lounge New York" t-shirts now on sale at:
For just $14.99, you can't afford NOT to commemorate '09: The Summer of Lounge.
Crossroads Cardholders- remember that you're entitled to a 10% discount on this item and all other items sold at the Times Square Information Center.
Hours of Operation
Sunday 12:00 Noon - 12:00 Midnight, Bar is open until 1:00am
Monday – Wednesday 11:30am – 12:00 Midnight, Bar is open until 1:00am
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11:30am – 1:00am, Bar is open until 2:00am
Every Wednesday
Ladies Drink on a Dime 5:00pm – 7:00pm! Your first 2 drinks from our select menu are just 10 cents each!
Karaoke 8:00pm – Midnight
Bringing the flair and entertainment back into casual dining, Hawaiian Tropic Zone® tantalizes the senses as it splashes into its newly renovated second floor location at 729 7th Avenue (Entrance on 49th Street) and reintroduces itself as the most exciting destination location in Times Square, NYC.
Hawaiian Tropic Zone®, the vision of powerhouse restaurateur Dennis Riese is unlike anything else in New York City.
Ultra sexy and sleek modern décor await, as you ascend to the second floor dining room. Once seated, our eclectic menu, featuring menu creations by Chef David Burke offer a variety of choices ranging from Chicken Spring Rolls to Burke’s signature Cheesecake Lollipops. To compliment your meal the sexy and beautiful Table Concierges (Both men and women) will guide you through the perfect pairing of wines and cocktails.
Hawaiian Tropic Zone® also offers an extensive and exciting line up of nightly entertainment. Ranging from Karaoke nights every Wednesday evening, to live Jazz performances every Thursday evening and special events throughout the week, including the famous Hawaiian Tropic Zone Bikini Pageants, there is always something fun and sexy happening at the Zone. For a full list of weekly events, and upcoming special events please visit our website at hawaiiantropiczone.com. Follow us on Twitter: HTZNYC
The Westin New York at Times Square Becomes
First-Ever Green Seal™ Certified Hotel in New York
The Westin New York at Times Square recently received a GS-33 Lodging Properties Silver certification from Green Seal™, becoming the first hotel in the state of New York to be recognized by the organization, and the first Westin Hotel worldwide to earn silver status. The hotel has completed a long check-list to earn this recognition, including in-room recycling, paperless guest registration, organic spa products, and numerous back-of-the-house functions to keep the hotel green. Meeting planners can choose from a menu of options to make their meeting green, including sustainable culinary choices, organic wine offerings, composting or donating leftover food, organic centerpieces, and access to the hotel’s “green” limousine company providing natural-gas powered transportation services.
Two Times Square Restaurant Features Blue Plate Special
Lunch Menu for $7.14 and Dinner for $20.09
Experience Broadway. See a show NOW!
This winter, tickets are available for every budget. Buying tickets is easier than ever. Plus, go to ilovenytheater.com for special dining offers and more.
Interior Design magazine has named the Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square as its Best Bar of the Year. More >>
StreetWatch
Report public safety and quality-of-life conditions in the Times Square neighborhood. More >>
Presented by The Broadway League
Sponsored by Visa
With generous support from the New York Times
Ready for a night out? Need theatre tickets? Dinner reservations? Planning just got a whole lot easier! The Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center is the official one-stop shop for Broadway tickets and information plus extraordinary services to enhance your theatre-going experience.
Services include:
Show tickets (regular priced and premium tickets), general Broadway information in six languages, show selection assistance, restaurant reservations, hotel and car service reservations, parking information, free neighborhood maps and more
Red carpet priority line for Visa Signature cardholders
Located inside the Times Square Information Center at 1560 Broadway, between 46th and 47th Streets
Hours: Mon to Sat 9 - 7, Sunday 10 – 6
Show tickets are also available at Theatre Box Offices
Support New York Blood Center in their quest to collect 2,000 pints of blood to meet the needs of patients in local hopsitals.Click here for more info >>
www.TimesSquareImageGallery.com
DOWNLOAD ROYALTY-FREE IMAGES AND VIDEO OF TIMES SQUARE!
Times Square at Night
Photo by Tom McCavera
www.TimesSquareImageGallery.com is currently offering a wide selection of Times Square images like the one pictured above, together with a collection of video clips. All the Times Square material at www.TimesSquareImageGallery.com is free to download and distribute! What if there were one place right in the heart of the Theatre District where you could buy a ticket to any show on Broadway, with recommendations made by Broadway-knowledgeable staff, make dinner reservations, book a car service or get directions to the nearest parking garage--all at the same time?
The Broadway League raises the curtain on the Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center™, a new one-stop source for all things Broadway in the heart of Times Square. This first-of-its-kind program reflects the Broadway industry’s heightened focus on customer service. Under one roof, theatregoers can find tickets for all available performances (same-day and advance) to just about every Broadway show and many Off Broadway shows, along with a full range of concierge services.
Located in the Times Square Information Center at 1560 Broadway (west side of Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets, next to the Palace Theatre), the Center is open Monday to Saturday, 9am – 7pm and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. For more information, please click here.
Advertising in Times Square
From banners to billboards - how to see and be seen at the Crossroads of the World. More >>
Longacre Theater Reconstructed
Trying to look younger than one's age is a time-honored tradition among Broadway stars past and present, but it's not just the actors that need the occassional touch-up (or, in this case, a full-scale makeover). More >>
The Broadway season is in full swing, and one of the most exciting new openings of the year is the official launch of Audience Rewards, a rewards program created for theatergoers and patron of the performing arts.
The Times Square Alliance is pleased to be working with Audience Rewards to provide you with lots of new entertainment benefits. All you have to do is join. Membership is FREE. We will give you a gift of 500 points to get you started toward earning Broadway tickets, unique memorabilia, special experiences and tickets to arts and entertainment events. Membership also includes invitations to VIP receptions and special offers on dining, travel and, of course, Broadway shows.
Common Ground Community and the Times Square Alliance recently lead New Yorkers in launching the City's first Project Homeless Connect. More >>
$2 Parking at Times Square Muni Meters...
Parking Cards Now Available on DOT Website
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.
Looking for information on ABC's "Good Morning America," broadcast from Times Square Studios every weekday morning from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.? You can be part of their live audience at 44th and Broadway for musical performances and more. For further details, call 212-580-5176, or go to www.abcnews.go.com/GMA
Walkin' Broadway invites you to celebrate Times Square's 100th Anniversary by listening to the music and stars from shows past and present.
Glittering marquees, lively restaurants and legendary stage doors. Almost every theater and sidewalk in Times Square has played a part in theater history - if only you knew what it was! Now, with Walkin' Broadway™, you can! With an easy-to-use MP3 audio player, theater buffs and tourists walk from theater to theater listening to stories from celebrities and music from Broadway shows past and present. Click here for more information.
