‘End of an era’ as New York removes last of its iconic payphone booths

A worker removes the last public payphone near Times Square in New York City, US, on May 23, 2022. — Reuters

NEW YORK: Marking the end of an era, New York City on May 23 removed the last of its storied payphone booths, which have fallen victim to the ubiquity of free WiFi and cellphones in recent years.

But Superman fans can take comfort in the fact that Manhattan will keep four of the defunct booths, made famous as the impromptu changing rooms for journalist Clark Kent as he transformed into the Man of Steel.