Union Square Protest Demands ICE Accountability After Minneapolis Tragedy
On January 24, 2026, roughly 500 demonstrators gathered at Union Square in New York City. The march was sparked by the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Petty in Minneapolis, which protestors cited as the tipping point. Determined yet mournful, the crowd held signs like “Killed by ICE” and “Stop the War on Immigrants.” Despite the…
🎭 The Art of Becoming: A Brief History of Cosplay
Cosplay: From Fan Expression to Global Creative Industry Cosplay — the practice of dressing as characters from film, television, comics, anime, games, and original works — has evolved from a niche fan activity into a global creative industry. What began as a playful expression of fandom now sits at the intersection of art, performance, fashion,…
Hands Off Protest Draws Thousands to Midtown Manhattan
A large and peaceful demonstration formed in Midtown Manhattan around 1 p.m., beginning at the intersection of 60th Street and Fifth Avenue and quickly growing into one of the city’s most visible protest actions in recent days. Thousands of people gathered near the southeast corner of Central Park before moving south along Fifth Avenue, creating…
Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as Mayor at New York City Hall on New Year’s Day 2026
On January 1, 2026, thousands gathered outside New York City Hall for the inauguration of Zohran Kwame Mamdani, marking the beginning of a new mayoral administration at the start of the new year. Despite the cold winter weather, the City Hall plaza filled early with attendees bundled in coats, hats, and scarves, forming a dense…
Exclusive Content Awaits: Introducing the A Fixed Moment Patreon
Hey everyone! We’ve got some exciting news for all our cosplay fans and amazing cosplayers out there. We’ve just launched a new feature on our Patreon, and we can’t wait for you to check it out. Since 2024, we’ve been capturing moments from all sorts of cosplay events—DragonCon, Anime NYC, New York Comic Con, ConnectiCon,…
Brooklyn’s Heartbeat: Community, Kindness, and Cookies Line 4th Avenue for the 2025 NYC Marathon
On November 2, 2025, the rhythmic sound of thousands of footsteps echoed through Brooklyn’s 4th Avenue as the TCS New York City Marathon made its annual passage through the borough. But it wasn’t just the runners who defined the day — it was the people who filled the sidewalks. Teachers, families, students, and neighbors came…
“New York Is Not For Sale” Rally Energizes Progressive Base
In a packed evening at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, the “New York Is Not For Sale Rally” brought together thousands of New Yorkers and progressive leaders under one message: the city should serve its residents, not corporate interests. Event organizers estimate well over 10,000 attendees, making it one of the largest gatherings of the…
New York Comic Con Takes Over Times Square
Hosted by @nycosplayer.events | October 10, 2025 On October 10, 2025, the energy of New York Comic Con spilled out of the Javits Center and into the heart of Manhattan as cosplayers and photographers gathered in Times Square for a meetup hosted by @nycosplayer.events. Against the glow of massive LED billboards, neon advertisements, and nonstop…
