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Midtown Manhattan

Every story about Midtown Manhattan, updated as news breaks.

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What to know

  • Darrel Rodriguez, 26, was shot on the northbound E‑train platform at 7th Avenue/West 53rd St. in Midtown Manhattan. Oct 18
  • He was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital after the incident around 12:30 p.m. Oct 18
  • The Plaza Hotel will close temporarily for an extensive renovation project beginning in January 2027. Oct 15
  • The closure is expected to last around four years to restore the hotel's historic façade. Oct 15

Timeline

  1. Oct 18, 2026
  2. Oct 15, 2026