Kips Bay AMC Faces Closure Fears After NYU Purchase, Sparking Community Rally

New Yorkers protested outside the AMC Kips Bay theater after NYU Langone privately bought the site, raising fears the landmark venue could be redeveloped and reduce a cherished community gathering space. Protest organizers want AMC and NYU to engage with residents, while NYU says the sale is under contract and intended to support future healthcare needs; the theater’s fate highlights tensions over big-neighborhood partnerships and access to arts spaces in a changing Manhattan.