Tim Tompkins

Prior to the vote, Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez acknowledged the bill "stirred some controversy."

Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez walked through Times Square to speak with those affected by his legislation.

The measure aims to regulate the myriad costumed characters working in Times Square.

Several costumed characters say police officers harass characters and prevent them from earning money.

The 9th annual "Good Riddance Day" invites you to destroy the things that remind you of your 2015 lows.

A task force appointed by the mayor agreed to the idea of assigning designated areas for topless women.

Local elected officials and businesses crafted a plan to deal with the characters of Times Square.

The NYPD plans to assign 100 officers to the area to address quality-of-life issues.

The mayor said he wasn't going to "tolerate" the current situation in Times Square.

A bill governing Times Square characters will be introduced Wednesday, City Councilman Andy King said.

New legislation would impose rules on costumed characters in Times Square following a recent attack.

The annual solstice celebrations will bring thousands of yogis to the Great White Way.

Companies including Google made organizers sign non-disclosure agreements, angering the community board.

The Times Square Alliance held its 11th annual solstice event Friday.

Nearly 200 people helped make the annual Taste of Times Square a reality this week.