Monthly Archives: February 2013

Moving On Up

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Mike McAlpin

I wasn’t always a city guy, nor did I ever believe that I would have become one. Born and raised in a small town on Long Island, I didn’t have much exposure to the grandeur that was New York City. … Continue reading →

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To New York and Back

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Maggie

New York…. I love New York, I always will. I cannot see myself ever moving away from this powerful and beautiful city. Just like we discussed in class on Wednesday afternoon, the City can be many things to us. Is … Continue reading →

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Oblivious of NYC

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Stephane He

I’ve lived in the borough of Queens for almost all of my life, except prior to my immigration  to the states, and I consider myself a New Yorker. However, even though I live in New York, I don’t know much … Continue reading →

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Wannabe New Yorker

Posted on February 10, 2013 by McKenzie Davidson

Since my first semester freshman year of high school I was always OBSESSED with New York. I wouldn’t say thats necessarily an uncommon obsession. There is so much about New York to fall in love with. But the weird thing … Continue reading →

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Sketches.

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Yulia.M.

Saturday. 70th Street and Madison avenue. It’s almost 3pm and the line in front the one and only “La Dureé” store in New York City is growing bigger every minute. It seems to me that the inhabitants of the Concrete … Continue reading →

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Queens

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Rachel

Sometimes places change, not necessarily due to the physical architecture, but more so due to the people who used to live there. I grew up in Forest Hills, Queens, a more surburban and ‘quiet’ area outside of busy Manhattan. And … Continue reading →

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What is New York City

Posted on February 10, 2013 by aw143129

After reading “A Walker in the City”, by Alfred  Kazin, a question popped into my head: what exactly defines New York City? New York is known for its diversity, its world renowned landmarks, and its never-sleeping residents. New York cannot … Continue reading →

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The City I Never Knew

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Eli Attias

Although I do consider myself a native New Yorker, there are so many things that I never knew about this fine city. For example, as we read the various pieces and watch the various videos in class, there are many … Continue reading →

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Change in my neighborhood

Posted on February 10, 2013 by js147740

After reading Alfred Kenzins, “A walker in the City”, we were asked if we could relate to the story and I responded “no.” However, after I got home that day, I realized I could relate to Kenzin after all. My neighborhood … Continue reading →

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George Templeton Strong, From the Diaries

Posted on February 10, 2013 by eg149434

George Templeton Strong, From the Diaries Strong lived in New York at a time when the city was facing many hardships and when it was still taking shape. I enjoyed reading from his diary as I felt as though we … Continue reading →

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