On December 14th, an unspeakable tragedy occurred in Newtown, Conneticut. Twenty-six people, including twenty children, were massacred by a lone gunman. As so often happens when a tragedy occurs, people rush to figure out how to prevent something similar from happening again. One possible method of prevention is tighter gun control laws. Of course, putting tighter… Read more »
Before this year, I’ve never spent the holidays in NYC, being that my family is from out of town. However, plenty of my childhood memories abroad are related to the city through timeless Christmas films like Home Alone and Elf. So perhaps it’s no wonder that this season I was in the audience to see A… Read more »
Eddie Ekis’s mom worked at the local Five & Ten store. You know–the ones with the mechanical jalopies and wild palomino horses outside the store that cost a dime a ride. On Friday night, Mrs. Ekis, the Assistant Manager, was responsible for closing the First Avenue store at 9 PM. With a little tidying up,… Read more »
Given the millions of people who work, live, and mug each other in New York, the city’s subway system is truly impressive. Few networks could possibly accommodate so many trains and people without an occasional hitch. (Except, of course, for Germany, which excels at such challenges.) But even Teutonic railroad makers would have a difficult… Read more »
A: In a word—No. It’s true that you might be getting something that sort-of looks like your favorite designer brand, but the quality of the bags/sunglasses/watches are poor and easily recognized as cheap. The higher-end knock-offs (the one stored in illicit back rooms and basements) look like the real deal, but they are highly illegal… Read more »
Garland Jeffreys is not only New York City’s best-kept secret, but America’s most consistently underrated and overlooked musical talent. A veteran of rock-n- roll, blues, soul, and reggae, Garland’s been shaking up the NYC musical scene since 1966. I first met Garland back in August at the iconic West Village restaurant and performance spot, Cornelia… Read more »
You’re officially a New Yorker when You’ve lived here for at least 8 years You’ve gotten punched in the face by a homeless man (or woman) You’ve gotten hit by a car I was branded an “Official New Yorker” after checking #3 off my list on Monday. It started off like any other beautiful fall day…. Read more »
Q: How can I live legally in the United States? A: In order to live legally in the United States, you need to have a Visa or a Green Card. Q: What is a Green Card? A: A Green Card is a document issued by the Federal Government that allows you live and work… Read more »
Let me be straight with you: I am moving up in the world. Three weeks ago, I found this in my inbox: MEDIA PREVIEW PICASSO BLACK AND WHITE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2012 9 am–12 pm (note early start time) Light breakfast: 9–9:30 am Remarks: 9:30 am Exhibition viewing: 10… Read more »
I have two good things to report: It’s fall. I got a radio. Considering the fact that I’ve always wanted to be the type of person who wears oversized wool sweaters and listens to NPR, I’ve made quite a dent in my bucket list. I can take no credit, of course, for the weather. Summer in New… Read more »
