Village Trivia
I came across this innocuous padlock on the guardrail of a pedestrian bridge in the Village, but it seemed strangely out of place. Why is it there? Who would put it there? Do you know what it is, and where it is?
Category: NYC Trivia
Jefferson Market Library
Jefferson Market Library history buffs and long-time residents will know that our building exists today due to the hard work of neighborhood activists who fought to have the old, abandoned courthouse saved from demolition and converted to a library.
Birdie, Bernie and Me
Last June, I found a baby bird on the Bowery ─ with no nest in sight, I brought it home. “What’s your plan for this bird? Don’t rope me in!” That was my boyfriend talking.
Interview With the Antichrist
Our meeting is scheduled at a famously obscure East Village restaurant where patrons arrive via the exit door of One Touch of Glamour ─ an equally hidden sweatshop known for its manufacture of irregular drag wigs. Sitting at the bar is the Antichrist or “AC” as I am instructed to call His Evilness.
Grove Street – Then And Now (Part 2)
How is it possible that one tiny street in Greenwich Village could have such an impact on history, pop culture, film, literature and lifestyle?
A Tree Guard Becomes Gobbled
Street trees have a hard time surviving in the harsh urban settings of New York City, and Greenwich Village is no exception. In fact, it may be worse here due to the narrowness of many sidewalks and the small tree pits saved for their roots to grow.
Three Little Italy Neighborhoods
What gives a neighborhood an ethnic identity? Is it the ethnicity of the people who live there, the history of the area, the ambience created by local businesses (restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, etc.), or something else? Here is my description of three neighborhoods frequently described as “Little Italy”… so you decide.
How I Met Your Grandmother — And thousands of other people…
Like every developer in their twenties, I’ve spent years racking my brain for the big app idea. I’ve built everything from social media platforms to financial tools, but nothing ever seemed to stick.
Do You Recognize This Plaque?
Greenwich Village has many commemorative sites that have been honored with bronze plaques to inform the public about important aspects of the community.
Where is the General Sheridan Statue Located?
The Village has a number of odd triangular public spaces, recently satirized in a Saturday Night Live skit because they are called Squares.
America at 250
- Driving With Your Pet
We were recently car shopping and were pleasantly surprised to see how pet friendly car companies have become. This led us to check information at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and The Center for Pet Safety (CPS).