Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022

By Dean Moses Posted on December 22, 2022

Each day, amNewYork Metro documents life from all around New York City in our digital and physical newspapers. Dubbed “The New York Scene,” it is through this lens we capture the mosaic of humanity.

In an effort to look back at life as it was in 2022, we’ve collected a variety of images that showcase candid moments in time.

January

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 37 — A store owner attempts to get ahead of an impending snowstorm. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 38 — A coating of snow covers Foley Square.Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 39 — A couple share a warm embrace on a cold day. Photo by Dean Moses

February

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 40 — Police officers ride the subway after an emotional funeral for Officer Jason Rivera. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 41 — A worker takes a smoke break in Chinatown. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 42 — A man shows-off his upper body strength. Photo by Dean Moses

March

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 43 — Traffic passes by Madison Square Garden. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 44 — K-9 Rett and his partner Officer Justin Gelband. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 45 — Safra showed off her rock and roll style in the East Village. Photo by Dean Moses

April

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 46 — The New York City skyline. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 47 — An NYPD officer overlooks the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 48 — The statue of Liberty looms large over NYC. Photo by Dean Moses

May

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 49 — Model Brandon Jerrod shows off his style in Midtown. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 50 — A straphanger shows off her gothic look during a subway ride. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 51 — A worker places new advertisements in the Brooklyn Bridge subway station. Photo by Dean Moses

June

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 52 — A young boy gazes wide-eyed at the passing world from a train car. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 53 — Rollerskating in summer showers around Washington Square Park. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 54 — Famed photojournalist Martha Cooper captures the Pride Parade. Photo by Dean Moses

July

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 55 — Using the Summer as inspiration for art. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 56 — The Roosevelt Island tramway. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 57 — Reggie cools off in the Washington Square Park Fountain on a scorching day. Photo by Dean Moses

August

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 58 — The vivid colors of the Bronx. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 59 — A train ride can be truly eye-opening. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 60 — Both humans and pigeons hate the rain. Photo by Dean Moses

September

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 61 — Pershing Square Central Cafe invites passersby inside with its colorful exterior. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 62 — Two huskies prance through Harlem. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 63 — An MTA worker watches over the Brooklyn Bridge City Hall subway station. photo by Dean Moses

October

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 64 — Feeding a good boy in Harlem. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 65 — A peaceful fall picnic in Central Park. photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 66 — Union Square Park after dark. Photo by Dean Moses

November

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 67 — A Brooklyn bodega cat watches the world go by. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 68 — Grand Central Station packed with life before Thanksgiving. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 69 — A moment of solemn reflection at the 9/11 memorial. Photo by Dean Moses

December

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 70 — A mother and her son gaze up at the ceiling of Grand Central Station. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 71 — A skateboarder grinds along the Lower-Manhattan court steps. Photo by Dean Moses

Year in Review | See 36 of the best New York Scene photos of 2022 72 — A dog and their owner looks out a train window. Photo by Dean Moses

About the Author

Dean Moses

Dean Moses is the Police Bureau Chief at amNewYork and resident photographer. He leads coverage of the NYPD, crime, criminal justice, and breaking news.

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