Sixteen creative and media companies have moved to Hudson Square since Google and Disney gobbled up more than a combined 4 million square feet last year and in 2025.

The pop diva is one of several to hold court at Madison Square Garden in September, and the West Indian American Day Parade and other celebrations return.

At Japan Society, Emergences celebrates Mishima’s centennial. “One of the things that I absolutely love about Mishima is that I don’t absolutely love him,” said one participant.