Columbus Circle

NYC’s 8 Best Activities And Things To Do When It Rains

It would take a lot more than rain to slow down New York City. When the weather outside is dreary, we’ve got the best bets for you – and the kids, too.

CBS New York–2013/04/29

A man talks on his cell phone on the subway platform at 14th Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Underground Wi-Fi Service Expanding To 30 More Subway Stations

After testing Wi-Fi in a handful of stations last year, the city is now expanding service to 30 additional stations, including Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Columbus Circle.

2013/04/25

In this surveillance image released by police, investigators say a suspect can be seen walking up behind his victim moments before firing a fatal shot. (credit: NYPD)

Sources: NYPD Fans Out To Find Midtown Assassination Getaway Driver

Sources said the car’s make and model enabled police to follow its path into Queens, locate the car, find out who rented it, and who may have used it.

2012/12/13

Cops: Person Of Interest Being Questioned In Connection With Midtown Assassination

Sources told CBS 2 the person is not the shooter involved in the brazen slaying of 31-year-old Brandon Lincoln Woodard of Los Angeles.

2012/12/12

Police respond to the scene of a fatal shooting on West 58th Street on Dec. 10, 2012. (credit: CBS 2) Police respond to the scene of a fatal shooting on West 58th Street on Dec. 10, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Man Shot Execution-Style In Broad Daylight In Midtown

The victim, identified as Brandon Lincoln Woodard, was shot execution-style in the back of the head in front of 202 West 58th St., according to authorities.

2012/12/10

Man uses cell phone on L train platform of Union Square subway station (file/credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Wi-Fi Service Coming To 30 Additional Subway Stations By Spring

All underground stations are expected to be wired by 2016, but trains are not expected to have service between stations.

2012/11/19

Columbus Circle Art Installation (credit: Stan Brooks/1010 WINS)

Columbus Circle ‘Living Room’ Ready To Open To The Public

Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi has constructed an 810-square-foot living room offering spectacular views of mid-Manhattan at one of its busiest intersections.

2012/09/19

Central Park Carriage Horse Getting New Home After Midtown Accident

Oreo, a 6-year-old black and white Gelding, will be joining 30 other horses — many of which are former carriage horses — at the Blue Star Equiculture of Palmer, Mass., officials announced Wednesday.

2012/08/29

View of Columbus Circle Statue (credit: CBS 2)

Columbus Circle Public Art Project Has Some Italian-Americans Upset

The project is being built by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi and supporters said it should not be viewed as offensive because it will allow New Yorkers and visitors alike to get an up-close look at Columbus high above the circle.

2012/08/20

Scene of the crash in Columbus Circle. (credit: Eileen Lehpamer, 1010 WINS)

Debate Over Horse-Drawn Carriages In New York Trots On

The Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages held a demonstration Saturday afternoon at the corner of Central Park South and Fifth Avenue. But a horse-drawn carriage driver said accidents are rare and called the protest alarmist.

2012/08/18

Carriage horse and car collide at Columbus Circle. (credit: CBS 2)

Midtown Accident Reignites Horse-Drawn Carriage Debate

Thursday’s accident apparently did little to scare tourists away from taking carriage rides. It was as busy as ever around Central Park on Friday.

2012/08/17

Carriage Horse And Car Collide At Columbus Circle

The horse was not injured, despite bolting from Columbus Circle across 60th Street and down 9th Avenue to 58th Street while being pursued by bystanders.

2012/08/16

Living room under construction in Columbus Circle - Aug 14, 2012 (credit: Alex Silverman / WCBS 880)

Living Room Under Construction In The Middle Of Columbus Circle

If you’ve driven around Columbus Circle lately, you’ve noticed something happening. They’re building something big around the statue in the middle.

2012/08/15

(credit:Photo by Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

City Councilman Takes Aim At Skateboarders At Columbus Circle

Councilman Dan Garodnick claims his office has been inundated with calls from residents complaining that skateboarders threatening the safety of families, children and tourists.

2012/05/10