David Goldberg

Union Square is now a beloved spot for alfresco lunches, high-octane protests and shopping. But it took a long time to reach today’s cheery, sunny status. Until 1831, the square was a graveyard for unidentified bodies, and didn’t enjoy the fruits of its revamp to public park until the 1860s, when labor and union organizers started staging protests. Designed by the planners of Central and Prospect Parks Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, Union Square became a cosmopolitan hub by the 1870s.

Photograph: Courtesy Jordan Bowens Photograph: Courtesy Jordan Bowens Drink, dance and raise a glass all year round at NYC’s best gay bars and favorite LGBTQ+ spots. Friday June 6 2025 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp Contributors: Will Gleason, David Goldberg & Adam Goldman Advertising New York has played a major role in LGBTQ+ history and it’s no wonder there are a slew of bars that have been beacons for the community (and prime party spots) for decades.

Floods are an unfortunate part of life for many regions in the U.S.—a devastation, like heavy rains and storms, that comes from Mother Nature’s wrath. But beyond the toll these excess waters take on lives and homes is the impact on cars. Floods can wreak havoc on the numerous computer systems in every modern car. So it makes sense for those living in flood-prone areas to consider a vehicle that sits higher off the ground.