Happy Monday. We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday weekend.
If you have noticed that “The Bottle” in Clinton Cove is missing — don’t worry, it’s on a planned journey to Virginia for conservation. Check out the time-lapse video of how it was removed from Hudson River Park — along with the artist Malcolm Cochran’s first visit inside “Private Passage” in 16 years. More here…
We’ve been a little overwhelmed with the huge response to the W42ST Best of Awards nominations. We’ve nearly finished compiling the shortlists — and we promise they will be in your inboxes tomorrow along with voting instructions. In the meantime, here’s some Monday FREE STUFF to enjoy…
=> Head to Hudson Yards between 5-6pm this evening to see live Broadway performances from The Phantom of the Opera and Diana. More details here...
=> For hockey fans, you’ve got the chance to check out the Stanley Cup at the new NHL Store at Manhattan West Plaza this afternoon. The trophy will be at 385 Ninth Avenue from 4-7pm for a photo call. More details here…
=> Swing by Bibble and Sip this afternoon at 253 W53rd St (between 8th Avenue and Broadway) and cozy on up with free hot chocolate with their house-made jumbo marshmallows! There will be free blankets and activity sheets to take home! (Limited to the first 100 people). More details here…
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What we’ve been reading
A new residential building is planned for W45th Street – but the parking garage will be preserved! (New York Yimby)
There was a fitting musical tribute to Stephen Sondheim in Times Square yesterday. (NBC)
Writers lost to AIDS are to be honored at this year’s World AIDS Day memorial event. (Gay City News)
RiseNY — New York’s first ever flight simulation ride — is about to touch down in Times Square. (Gothamist)
The case for a four-day workweek. Are you in? (Gawker)
Freeze Frame

This is such a wonderful image by photographer Michael Hull. “Sunday in Times Square, celebrating the life of Stephen Sondheim,” said Michael about his stunning photograph of Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Happy birthday today to Mark Karten — and belated weekend birthday wishes to Shiek Mohamed and Jessica Harika.