Here is the long-awaited interview with Marvella, the mother of one of my dearest friends. She is a true New Yorker with a remarkable spirit, who invited me to her East-side apartment for coffee and a chat. AskaNewYorker: What a welcome! Thank you, Marvella, this is a beautiful platter. Marvella: Oh, thank you. The coffee… Read more »
Ask a New Yorker had a previous meeting with Ms. Jessica Eliasi, a marketing executive for NYC Marketing, and we met again at the Coffee Shop in Union Square at 8:30 am on a chilly fall morning. AskaNewYorker: Good morning, Jessica! You’re looking very “uber” today, so early in the morning. My first question: is… Read more »
On a gorgeous fall day, we stopped Angie coming out of the Whole Foods at 14th Street… AskaNewYorker: What have you been up to on this great day? Angie: I got up, went to Whole Foods, and got myself some strawberries. AskaNewYorker: What did you do last night? Angie: I just hung out with some… Read more »
Stopping a stranger on the street takes a little moxy, especially when they’re a news caster on the go. AskaNewYorker: Hi, I’m Kennedy Moore and I publish a website called Ask a New Yorker, and you have a very bouncy vibe. What’s your name? Karen: Karen. AskaNewYorker: Where are you headed? Karen: I’m headed to… Read more »
After a walkabout on the Upper East Side, I stopped by the Downtown Uptown Café (which, incidentally has free wi-fi internet access) and ended up chatting with Viv. AskaNewYorker: Hi, Viv. How’s it going? Do you live around here? Viv: I live in Yorkville, in the East 80s. AskaNewYorker: Tell us about your neighborhood. Viv:… Read more »
Recently a friend of mine suggested that I interview Elaine Kwon. After googling her, I could see why he had suggested her to me. Born in Seoul, South Korea. Debuted with the Washington-Idaho symphony at age 15. Doctorate in musical arts. Five time national Tae Kwon Do champion, and much more. She was kind enough… Read more »
I met Jennifer while eating brunch at Fada in Brooklyn. AskaNewYorker: Hi Jennifer. Your last name sounds pretty Italian. Jennifer: You’re right, it’s Italian. My father was born and raised in Mount Vernon. AskaNewYorker: Where did you grow up? Jennifer: I grew up on the Upper East Side until I was about 6 and later… Read more »
We met Milla inside Barnes and Noble on a chilly spring day…. AskaNewYorker: Hi Milla, what do you do here in New York City? Milla: I work for a fundraising corporation, which does fundraising for nonprofit and charitable organizations. I’m a coordinator. I work and coordinate as a liaison between 17 or 18 different accounts…. Read more »
I met Lucia Kaiser at the Blue Water Grill, sitting at the bar. AskaNewYorker: Is purple your favorite color? Lucia: Actually, red is. But, this is one of my favorites. I’m going to a party tonight so forgive me for being so dressed up at only 4:00 in the afternoon. AskaNewYorker: What about these wonderful… Read more »
I was standing at Union Square one day watching a rodeo of sorts going on as a promo for a television show, and I bumped into an old acquaintance Pyul and her little dog. AskaNewYorker: Hi Pyul! Cute dog. What’s its name? Pyul: Brigitte. AskaNewYorker: What brings you to Union Square today? Pyul: I’m just… Read more »
