Monthly Archives: February, 2016
The Top 100 Greatest New Yorkers — #86
Elaine Kaufman (1929 – 2010) New York is a city of world famous restaurants and charming little neighborhood joints. Few establishments can lay claim to being both. But that was Elaine’s. From nearly the beginning of her journey in the restaurant business, Kaufman’s establishment was a haven and a salon for writers, journalists, actors, and …
The Top 100 Greatest New Yorkers — #87
Joseph Mitchell (1908 – 1996) Although The New Yorker has employed many of the greatest reporters and columnists in the history of American journalism, Joseph Mitchell was such a great chronicler of New York life that his editor held out hope for 32 years of the most epic case of writer’s block. In addition to …
National Polar Bear Day
On February 27, National Polar Bear Day is designed to celebrate – and raise awareness of – the world’s largest carnivore. With the international dialogue about the climate reaching fevered pitch, polar bears are taking center stage. Once upon a time, New York was the ideal spot to see live polar bears, thanks to the …
BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE — Jackie Gleason
Happy 100th Birthday to the late, great Jackie Gleason! The beloved actor and comedian who was born on this day in 1916 is best remembered for the classic TV sitcom, The Honeymooners, the he also gave some very successful film and stage performances throughout his career (including his Oscar-nominated portrayal of Minnesota Fats in The …
It Happened Today in New York City
On February 25, 1791, the First Bank of the United States was established. President Washington endorsed the establishment at the urging of his former aide de camp, Alexander Hamilton of New York. Hamilton sought to establish credit, financial order, and clarity for the newly formed nation with the creation of a national bank.
ANSWER:
The 1964 World’s Fair Congratulations to Marc L for getting the correct answer first!
QUESTION:
The Panorama of the City of New York, the crown jewel of the Queens Museum, was commissioned and built for the purpose of being showcased at what historic event?
Quotable NYC
“I still did not lose that sense of wonder about New York. I began to cherish the loneliness of it, the sense that at any given time no one need know where I was or what I was doing.” — Joan Didion
It Happened Today in New York City
On February 21, 1991, Lost In Yonkers by Neil Simon, starring Irene Worth, Mercedes Ruehl, and Kevin Spacey, opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. It would go on to run for 780 performances, win Drama Desk and Tony Awards for all three stars as well as best play, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for …
It Happened Today in New York City
On February 20, 1891, the Metropolitan Club held its first meeting. 25 elite gentlemen from the upper echelons of New York financial and civic circles, established the club as an elaborate game of one-upmanship against other high society clubs that had denied them membership. The elegant Stanford White building literally, physically turns its shoulder on …
Beautiful New York 
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