Tag: times square

Man rents space on Times Square, Manhattan billboard to propose to longtime girlfriend

In a sea of glimmering Broadway lights and advertisements in Times Square, one man had a special request for his girlfriend of six years.

Jose Negron of Waterbury, Conn. wanted to give his long-term girlfriend Alicia Cartigila a marriage proposal that would be as large as his love for her — so he rented out space on a billboard in the advertisement capital of America.

As the couple walked through the busy street, a photo of Cartigila, Negron, and their son appeared on a 55-foot-wide, 31-foot-tall billboard with the caption “Will You Marry Me?”

Before Cartigila knew it, Negron was on one knee, and the couple was surrounded by strangers realizing they were witnessing a memorable moment in the lovebirds’ lives.

Cartigila excitedly said “yes,” before Negron got up and embraced her with a hug in celebration as many cheered around them.


The proposal image will appear once an hour for 15 seconds for 24 hours in Times Square.
Facebook/Pix11

“I’m shocked! Very surprised. I looked up and I saw the ‘Will you marry me?’” Cartigila said to PIX11 News.

For many, renting out a billboard in one of the busy advertisement hubs in the world seems unrealistic, but Negron booked the photo to appear through Timessquarebillboard.com for only $150.

“No company has ever dared to enter the people’s personal realms when it comes to Times Square’s billboards,” a press release read for Timessquarebillboard.com. 


Jose Negron of Waterbury, Conn. proposing to his long-term girlfriend Alicia Cartigila in Times Square.
Facebook/Pix11

Those wanting to rent out space for proposals, birthdays, wedding anniversaries or self-promotion can do so upon approval.

The billboard is above the Pelé Soccer store at 1560 Broadway between 46th and 47th streets and the image would appear once an hour for 15 seconds for 24 hours in Times Square.

For $500 daily, a business can display a video or photo for 60 seconds an hour for 24 hours.


Cartigila showing off her wedding engagement ring after the memorable proposal.
Facebook/Pix11

The purchaser will get an email confirmation when they can expect their image to appear next to Broadway ads and celebrity endorsements.

The owner of the billboard, Jaime Suarez — a Miami-based lawyer who came up with the idea during the Covid-19 pandemic — rents the space out for special occasions but also for local businesses.

Inspired by his love of New York City, Suarez wanted to give the public accessible advertising opportunity after witnessing “the failure of numerous small local businesses due to the pandemic.” 

“If you thought big brands with gigantic advertising budgets were the only ones that could afford the theater district’s spotlight, think again!” the press materials say.

Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

NYPD officers identify 3 protesters arrested in Times Square during Tyre Nichols demonstrations

Police on Saturday identified three Manhattan residents arrested in connection with violent Tyre Nichols demonstrations in Times Square.

Candy Nicole, 25, was charged with assault, hate crime assault, and two counts of obstruction of governmental administration for punching a cop in the nose and another in the head in the Friday night fracas, the NYPD said.


Argenis Rivera, 33, was charged with criminal mischief for smashing the windshield with his foot, police said.
Getty Images

Argenis Rivera, 33, was charged with criminal mischief for jumping on a marked NYPD cruiser and smashing the windshield with his foot, police said.

Katherine Stone, 34, was issued a desk appearance ticket for criminal mischief and possessing graffiti tools after she defaced the cop car, authorities said.

Read more of the Post’s coverage of Tyre Nichols’ beating death

The trio was handcuffed in the Crossroads of the World after protests of the police-beating death of Nichols turned violent.

The Times Square protest was one of several that erupted in the Big Apple as the sun went down. Others originated in Union Square and Grand Central Terminal. 


The Times Square protest was one of several that erupted in the city as the sun went down.
Getty Images

Nichols died earlier this month after he was pulled over by Memphis police. The five cops involved in the traffic stop were charged with murder Thursday. Nichols and the five cops were black.

The 29-year-old Fed Ex driver’s death has sparked condemnation from leaders across the country as they urge peaceful demonstrations following the release of the graphic footage that shows Nichols pummeled and tased.

Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Woman who fell from NYC bar remembered as sweet and loving

The 26-year-old woman who plunged to her death from a fancy rooftop bar in Manhattan was an aspiring model who was “sweet and loving,” her family said Thursday evening.

Elizabeth Gaglewski, of Queens, plummeted from the ledge of Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York Wednesday afternoon and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.

“She was just a good person, a sweet and loving, caring kid,” her uncle Tony Smith told The Post from inside their home.

“She was a good, loving, kind girl,” added her aunt Janet, who didn’t give her last name. 

Investigators on Thursday were still trying to determine if Gaglewski jumped intentionally or fell by accident.

The victim was identified as Elizabeth Gaglewski by her aunt and uncle, and law enforcement sources.
Zach Hilty/BFA.com
The fall occurred from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York Wednesday afternoon.
Google Earth
Staff attempted to save her life, but she was already off the side before they could reach her, sources said.
Hyatt

The family was coping with their loss a day after the tragic incident where Gaglewski fell from the 54th floor and landed on a 27th-floor balcony, cops have said.  

Her uncle also said they were not sure whether the fall was intentional or not and declined to say if she was struggling with depression or mental health.

“We are still waiting to get all the information from cops,” Smith said.

Police have said they are reviewing surveillance footage of the incident.

Authorities respond to a reports of a person who allegedly jumped from the rooftop bar at Hyatt Centric.
Authorities respond to a reports of a person who allegedly jumped from the rooftop bar at Hyatt Centric.

Staff attempted to save her life, but she was already off the side before they could reach her, sources said.

“They saw it. They tried to help her but they couldn’t,” a worker who wasn’t there but had been briefed on the incident told The Post earlier Thursday.

“The whole staff is traumatized right now.”

Witnesses told cops after the incident the woman was “seen jumping” from the ledge.

Sources said Gaglewski was not staying at the hotel, and that she had ordered a drink before apparently climbing over the ledge.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988, text HOME to 741741 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.

Additional reporting by Joe Marino and Larry Celona

Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook

Original Source

Exit mobile version