Monthly Archives: June 2012

When I learned that my Florida friends Fred and Sonia were planning to rent a place in New York City for six months, I was thrilled. A lifetime New Yorker, I have lived in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan, know virtually … Continue reading →

If you think Hasidic Jews and gangsta’ rappers couldn’t have less in common, I have two words for you: Don’t snitch! That street code, which protects perps while scorning victims, is central to both the rap and Hasidic communities. Last … Continue reading →

After Mike Bloomberg announced his latest proposal to fight obesity, limiting sales of sugary drinks in movie theaters and sports arenas to 16 ounces, my first thought was (with apologies to Woody Allen) I’ve got such strong mixed feelings about … Continue reading →

Ok, I lied. And I’m glad–because I wound up witnessing NY Mets history. Thanks Johan! You may recall in my last blog post I vowed never to set foot back in Citi Field, not after the shoddy, snide treatment we … Continue reading →