Monthly Archives: February 2013

Humans of New York

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Rachel

Seeing the art and photography of various artists from New York and Philadelphia  during our class on Wednesday reminded me of this man named Brandon who goes around New York City taking pictures of everyone and everything he finds intriguing. … Continue reading →

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The New York City Subway…! It’s a Hell of a Show!!

Posted on February 11, 2013 by kn146613

When I started brainstorming for this blog, my mind kept going back to Jane Jacobs’ words, “The ballet of a good city sidewalk never repeats itself from place to place, and in any one place is always replete with new … Continue reading →

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Kazin’s “A Walker in the City”

Posted on February 11, 2013 by em141829

Alfred Kazin’s piece, A Walker in the City, made me think about many things he discusses in relation to my own life in New York City. My favorite line in the piece is “I was of the city but not … Continue reading →

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New York

Posted on February 11, 2013 by tl143728

Until I began my college life, the only New York I knew was Queens. I grew up in a quiet neighborhood in Spring Field, Queens. This is where I attended school from grades 4-12. My closest friends all live in … Continue reading →

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City Fever

Posted on February 11, 2013 by cb151503

When I think of New York the first thing that comes to mind is Manhattan. The tall buildings, the parks, busy streets, and the many places to shop and eat. Living in Long Island it’s quite peaceful and there’s not … Continue reading →

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The Suisse Cut

Posted on February 10, 2013 by jillian.orourke

One of the most amazing things about living in New York City is everyday there is something new to discover. You can discover something in places you have never been before or the hidden wonders that you pass by everyday. … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn

Posted on February 10, 2013 by mb149566

English Blog Moving to Green point  Brooklyn five months ago from Long Island I thought I was moving into the city but I was so wrong.I thought moving to Brooklyn that my life would be overwhelming and always be on the … Continue reading →

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“It’s a wonderful place, but I’d hate to live there.”

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Ronald Litvak

Is the adage quoted by E.B. White in “Here is New York.” I have no idea if this was true 60 to 70 years ago since his time of writing, and it probably wast true in the 80s when the … Continue reading →

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The New York City Subway…It’s a Hell of a Show!

Posted on February 10, 2013 by kn146613

Firstly, let me say that the blog post below was supposed to be enriched with pictures that explained many things I talk about, but since there is some sort 0f error that will be fixed tomorrow, I will post my … Continue reading →

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New York Money

Posted on February 10, 2013 by em151025

As I was reading from George Templeton Strong’s The Diaries this weekend, I was intrigued to find that I could relate easily to many of the thoughts and ideas which were impacting Strong’s life during the mid-1800’s. Particularly, the way the … Continue reading →

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