If you've walked through Times Square in New York City, you've probably seen the Naked Cowboy, aka Robert J. Burck. For over 20 years, Robert has been singing and playing guitar on 46th Street and Broadway in his painted underwear, cowboy boots and hat. His mission is simple, entertain as many people as possible and become rich and famous no matter what. But having just turned 50 in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, some people question how much longer he can keep this up.

Robert made headlines recently after being arrested in Daytona, FL for aggressive panhandling where police body cams caught him using homophobic and racial slurs. But in Robert's mind, all press is good press. Through rain, shine, controversy and Covid-19, Robert J. Burck is committed to being the Naked Cowboy.

Good afternoon! Wishing you a happy Friday, August 6th, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

The City Cleanup Corps is putting New Yorkers to work and cleaning up our streets. (And occasionally they help STOMP put on a show in Times Square.) NYC is coming back, baby!

Head to nyc.gov to learn more about the City Cleanup Corps.