Showing posts with label NYC Today. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NYC Today. Show all posts

Bob Gruen Book Signing Tonight



Legendary rock photographer Bob Gruen will be on hand tonight signing and celebrating his new book, also the "first photography collection devoted to the New York Dolls and their iconic and unprecedented style." The event also promises complimentary wine!



Tonight, 6 to 8 p.m. @ International Center for Photography

Admission: Free

NYC Today: 5 Points


Originally uploaded by JulianneTang Photography
This is the NY I remember when I visited here in the early 90s. I'm not saying I want everyone with a spraycan to write and piece everywhere, but I remember just being mesmerized by the colours of the paints and that someone was capable of that. Unfortunately, you don't see that much of this stuff these days, but I sure am glad when you do.

NYC Today: Lou Reed Wants His Own Street


UK rag the Daily Star is reporting that Lou Reed wants a New York City street to bear his name. Given the tabloid's track record, one pauses before rushing over to the East Village to gather signatures for a petition. On the other hand, considering Reed's notoriously expansive ego, you just know he grinds his teeth every time his Escalade rolls past Joey Ramone Place. The 66-year-old musician reportedly told the Star, "Lou Reed Way would be nice. Any little street would do." The modesty sounds a little unlike Lou, so we can't wait for the first local reporter to incur his wrath with a follow-up. But given his New York roots, if Lou wants a street, Lou should have a street!

Source: Gothamist

NYC Today: Yankee Stadium



Our good friend Felipe drove up and grabbed some shots of the now vacant Yankee Stadium. I fancy these 2. The first is shot digital, the 2nd with a polaroid. I'm not a Yankee fan, though I take them over the Mets, but I still felt a bit a of sorry for every lifelong fan while looking through these shots. The polaroids really enhance the age and history of this area and what was in all aspects, the cultural of The Bronx. Felipe's photos are great. Check out the whole set here.

NYC Today: Bail Out



Originally uploaded by dietrich (view slideshow)
Well this is actually from yesterday, but I felt it could slide in for today.

Otis Houston Jr., a former boxer who spends his evenings training on Wall Street, stands outside Federal Hall. Below him, hundreds gather around the New York Stock Exchange to protest the Administration's proposed $700 billion bail of the financial system.

NYC Today: Gridlock: UN Is In Session


48th & Park. 1 block South of The Waldorf Astoria on the Right.
Drivers are getting out of their cars.

While the UN is in session all week, people driving in the city are screwed. 4 avenues over on Park Ave, no one is moving. The police said you can expect it to stay this way all week. What a joy!

Are the Executives Really Broke, or are the Broke Really Sales Executives?


On my way to the bank today I came across this gentleman. I immediately realized a few things. This sales exec was really in trouble before he lost his job. 1 week out of a job, shouldn't put you out of your home. The other thing that occurred to me, is that people are realizing that you can emulate a salesman to take advantage of people and take their money dishonestly. Either way, both are pretty sad. I am sympathetic to many that are losing their jobs, but I believe in balance. These people had been making money for years while others suffered. The truth about most is that in a few months, this too will pass, and these people will be back at it under another name that was recently bailed out by putting our economy deeper in the hole. The funny thing to me, is that the same people that don't want the government to interfere with their healthcare because it's 'Socialism', are the same that are happy when the government intervenes to make sure their investments are safe and sound. Both are socialized, the latter just hasn't been depicted the same by the folks over at Fox News.

NYC Today: The Space Between


Originally uploaded by Lo1970
I love this not for the buildings or the colour, but for the space between, and the shape it creates. I love NYC for the reasons that every shot in this city is open interpretation, and is a metaphor for everything that makes this city what it is and what it should remain. We all see it a little differently.

NYC Today: Who Will Be Next


Originally uploaded by daniel.gene
It's really a mess around here.
I hope someone understands the economy.