Ask a New Yorker: How long have you been a toy soldier with F.A.O Schwarz? Micah: I’ve been a soldier with F.A.O. Schwarz since November 2004 when they reopened the store. Ask a New Yorker: What are some of your earliest memories in coming to this glorious toy store? Micah: Well, every birthday my grandparents… Read more »
AskaNewYorker: What’s going on in your life? Adonia: My son, who lives and works here in New York, has a birthday this week. I’m from California and I came in with my best friend from high school. I grew up here in the East. We came and spent three days touring together, doing touristy things… Read more »
AskaNewYorker: What are you up to today? Ted: Today I’m going to sit out here and hustle some games for the next two or three hours, and then head back to Brooklyn and relax and enjoy the day. Ask a New Yorker: How long have you been playing chess? Ted: I’ve been playing chess since… Read more »
Ask a New Yorker: Congratulations on your new location of Jena Wellness Center. How does the new layout feel? Jena: Well, the foundation is based on a Zen mind-set with a largely white décor. We have ornate Indian pieces that personify an ethnic, exotic feeing. Right behind me we have Sarasvati, who is the Goddess… Read more »
I just stumbled upon Breck Baldwin in McCarren Park in Brooklyn. He had a flying machine in his hand. AskaNewYorker: Hi, how are you? What’s going on here? Breck: Hey, what’s up? Ask a New Yorker: You tell me. Breck: I’m holding a giant gamete in my hand, a giant sperm that I’m going to… Read more »
Ask a New Yorker: What’s your name, and what are you up to today? Camilla: I’m just killing time. I have about two hours before a dentist appointment. This is one of my favorite cafes, 71 Irving, Gramercy Park. Ask a New Yorker: It sounds as though you’re not a native New Yorker. Where are… Read more »
Kim is the proud owner of Left Bank Books in the West Village at 304 W. 4th St. Ask a New Yorker: What was the first book you remember reading? Kim: The first book I ever read? I think it was a book by the woman who wrote Pat the Bunny and it was about… Read more »
Ask a New Yorker: Hi Sarah, good to meet you. What do you do? Sarah: I work for Theory, a clothing company for men and women, and I work in the retail division. Ask a New Yorker: Are you wearing Theory now? Sarah: I am. Ask a New Yorker: How would you describe Theory’s fashions?… Read more »
Ask a New Yorker: What is Davidjr.com? David Jr: Well it’s basically me and my camera and I just run around this great amazing city. Whether it’s an art event, a fashion event, a red carpet celebrity event, or I’m just going to the movie with my friends or maybe I’m making a comedy skit…. Read more »
Ask a New Yorker: What’s new in your life, Kate? Kate: Well, I just moved to New York for real estate. I was in Boston for five years doing real estate residential sales, and I’ve been in Manhattan for about six weeks. I got a one way ticket to the Radisson Hotel in midtown, stayed… Read more »