On February 10, 2024, I attended what appeared to be a rather anodyne pro-Palestinian demonstration in Brooklyn. I left for about half an hour. When I returned, I encountered a number of demonstrators who had been detained by the police.
All in New York City
Frightful in NYC
It was a frightful night in NYC’s West Village, but I survived with some thoughts and photographs. Click on the image to find out whether I was bitten by a rabid monster.
Chandler Bing
While I was in New York last week, Matthew Perry (aka Chandler Bing) died. While photographing the Halloween decorations in the West Village, I also visited the intersection of Bedford and Grove streets, the location of the building where the six friends resided and frolicked. Here are my thoughts about and images from the intersection.
9/11
On September 11, 2023, I spent a good portion of my day at the 9/11 Memorial Site in New York City and in the streets surrounding the site. Here are my observations about and images from my experience.
Small's
I spent last Sunday afternoon at Small’s Jazz Club in New York City at a 2.5 hour jam session. No admission charge. Here are my thoughts about and images from my experience on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
The Walk
Experiencing New York City in all its glory on a 10-mile walk. Punk rock, Cage basketball, Skateboards, Speed Chess, Jazz Musicians, the Barbie Cafe, 9/11 Memorial, Playing in the Fountain, and Assorted Other Stuff. Here are my thoughts about and images from the day’s walk
Peruvian Protest
While headed north from the Lower East Side, I found myself in New York City’s Union Square today, where about 25 demonstrators were holding a rally in support of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo Terrones, who was ousted from office and imprisoned during a December 7, 2022 coup. Here are my thoughts about and images from this demonstration.
Excavating the Present
I spent several days in New York City this past week; visiting the Empire State Building for the first time. Here are my thought about and images from the top of that art deco icon, as well as from my walks at street level.