Posts Tagged: NYC
The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller
Trump Tower lives to see another day. For now, the tacky gold emblazoned skyscraper remains untouched by the New York courts, much like Trump himself. Seeing both knocked down would be pure justice. Long before I hated Donald Trump, I
The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller
Trump Tower lives to see another day. For now, the tacky gold emblazoned skyscraper remains untouched by the New York courts, much like Trump himself. Seeing both knocked down would be pure justice. Long before I hated Donald Trump, I
Donald Trump‘s Great Fall
I’ve been counting down the days for Trump’s Big Fall, ever since I portrayed him tumbling from great heights in a collage I created about New York City decades ago. New Yorkers have been waiting nearly half a century
Donald Trump‘s Great Fall
I’ve been counting down the days for Trump’s Big Fall, ever since I portrayed him tumbling from great heights in a collage I created about New York City decades ago. New Yorkers have been waiting nearly half a century
9/11 Blue
It is the sense memories of September 11 that linger as vividly today as they did 22 years ago. It is impossible to see a particularly clear, otherworldly blue sky forever dubbed 9/11 Blue without it simultaneously conjuring up the
9/11 Blue
It is the sense memories of September 11 that linger as vividly today as they did 22 years ago. It is impossible to see a particularly clear, otherworldly blue sky forever dubbed 9/11 Blue without it simultaneously conjuring up the
Queens Man Indicted
Where better to begin the downfall of Donald Trump than in New York City? The Big Apple has long known their spurious son is rotten to the core. It is perfect karma that the beginning of his end was dished
Queens Man Indicted
Where better to begin the downfall of Donald Trump than in New York City? The Big Apple has long known their spurious son is rotten to the core. It is perfect karma that the beginning of his end was dished
Do We Heart New York’s New Logo?
A word of advice: Don’t mess with New Yorkers’ hearts. Change the iconic “I Heart NY” logo? Fuggedaboutit! A loud Bronx cheer could be heard in all five boroughs as soon as this new “We Heart NYC” logo was unveiled
Do We Heart New York’s New Logo?
A word of advice: Don’t mess with New Yorkers’ hearts. Change the iconic “I Heart NY” logo? Fuggedaboutit! A loud Bronx cheer could be heard in all five boroughs as soon as this new “We Heart NYC” logo was unveiled
Sometimes Being Rudy is a Drag
“Rudia” is his drag name. With a penchant for platinum blonde wigs, dainty white opera gloves, and frilly pink gowns cut low to show off her ample bosom, this drag queen with the falsetto singing voice was a well-known figure
Sometimes Being Rudy is a Drag
“Rudia” is his drag name. With a penchant for platinum blonde wigs, dainty white opera gloves, and frilly pink gowns cut low to show off her ample bosom, this drag queen with the falsetto singing voice was a well-known figure
Remembering Windows On The World
Twenty-one years. On this year’s observance of the attack on the World Trade Center, that number and that place have been intertwined in my life long before the tragedy we recall every 9/11. I celebrated my 21st birthday at Windows
Remembering Windows On The World
Twenty-one years. On this year’s observance of the attack on the World Trade Center, that number and that place have been intertwined in my life long before the tragedy we recall every 9/11. I celebrated my 21st birthday at Windows
Goodbye Phone Booths
It’s the end of an era as phonebooths vanish from our landscape. Poor Clark Kent will have to find another changing room to morph into Superman. Those iconic glass and aluminum sanctuaries of privacy that once stood on nearly every
Goodbye Phone Booths
It’s the end of an era as phonebooths vanish from our landscape. Poor Clark Kent will have to find another changing room to morph into Superman. Those iconic glass and aluminum sanctuaries of privacy that once stood on nearly every
An F.A.O. Schwarz Christmas
When I think of Christmas I think about F.A.O. Schwarz, a store synonymous with this season for me. My love for toys that remain to this day, was nurtured here. If it was holiday time, visits to this New York
An F.A.O. Schwarz Christmas
When I think of Christmas I think about F.A.O. Schwarz, a store synonymous with this season for me. My love for toys that remain to this day, was nurtured here. If it was holiday time, visits to this New York
A Return to New York City
I recently wandered the streets of Manhattan. Though a seemingly unremarkable activity for someone who has done just that for over 50 years, in the time of the coronavirus it took on new significance. A week ago I took a
A Return to New York City
I recently wandered the streets of Manhattan. Though a seemingly unremarkable activity for someone who has done just that for over 50 years, in the time of the coronavirus it took on new significance. A week ago I took a
Envisioning The American Dream 