Love them or loathe them, the Red Steps are now as much a part of Times Square as the giant billboards and ever-present tourists. In this video from the Times Square Alliance, see how the now-iconic steps have become part an integral part of Times Square over the past 10 years.

Reminiscent of a Greek amphitheatre, the Red Steps on Duffy Square represent a welcoming space for people to sit, pause, and reflect in the heart of Times Square. This month, Times Square celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Red Steps and the impact this iconic landmark has had in supporting TKTS by TDF, symbolizing the Broadway community, and adding another element to the visual identity of NYC. Learn more about the origins of the Red Steps and how they have transformed Times Square with this video narrated by President of the Times Square Alliance, Tim Tompkins.

Earlier this year, we shared with you that the New York Wheel mega-project on Staten Island had hit some financial roadbumps and hurdles, with rumors circulating about its funding failures and possible dismantling. This week, we learned that the ambitious project failed to resurrect itself, and is officially dead. In this video from the Staten Island Advance, learn what went wrong.

The New York Wheel will never spin on Staten Island.

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Thursday, October 25th, 2018 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

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