![Empire State Building lit up](https://i0.wp.com/too-much-time-on-my-hands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cover-us-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C811&ssl=1)
Donald tRump says my city is a ghost town. I’m here to tell and show you he is wrong… AGAIN. It is sadly true that we are a struggling city right now…but we are still so full of love. So many of us have remained to support our city. Whether we are here by choice or necessity, we want you to know that, although altered, our city is still alive with color and joy. Here’s what the Union Square Neighborhood in NYC looked like tonight.
friends and lovers enjoying a nice evening
![friends and lovers in Union Square Park](https://i0.wp.com/too-much-time-on-my-hands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/friends-US-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C237&ssl=1)
artists and entrepreneurs boosting the economy
![Union Square Park art market](https://i0.wp.com/too-much-time-on-my-hands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/market-US.jpg?resize=1024%2C981&ssl=1)
We got here just as they were packing up, but as I understand it, there is an Artist’s Market here in the park several times a week. Go have a look!
gamers and hustlers doing their thing
![backgammon and chess in Union Square Park](https://i0.wp.com/too-much-time-on-my-hands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/gamers-US.jpg?resize=1024%2C688&ssl=1)
people indulging in delicious outside dining in the Union Square Neighborhood in NYC
![Corkbuzz Wine Bar](https://i0.wp.com/too-much-time-on-my-hands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/food-us-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&ssl=1)
Corkbuzz has a very extensive wine list, but also many delicious eats. We loved the Brussel sprouts, falafel, eggplant bake, handcut fries and the cheese plate!
New Yorkers stepping up to support local businesses
![Shopping at The Strand Bookstore](https://i0.wp.com/too-much-time-on-my-hands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/shopping-us.jpg?resize=1024%2C790&ssl=1)
![The Strand Bookstore](https://i0.wp.com/too-much-time-on-my-hands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/books-us-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C476&ssl=1)
The Strand has always been a magical place. I remember shopping here when I was a teenager… I hope that what little we did to support them helps the business to stay afloat during these tough times.
positive local news stories
![Interview by WPIX news at Strand Bookstore](https://i0.wp.com/too-much-time-on-my-hands.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/news-us.jpg?resize=1024%2C476&ssl=1)
I Still Love New York!
Thanks for checking out my piece on Union Square Neighborhood in NYC. For other COVID-Cautious adventures in Manhattan, you might enjoy reading:
- Ode To Empanada Mama
- Outside Salon In Manhattan
- Little Italy in the COVID Era
- Statue Of Liberty with kids
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