NOTES ON NEW YORK — Page 10 of 45 — [since 2013]

America

by Rick Stachura on June 21, 2022 in Tableaux New York • 1 Comment

“God shed his grace on thee.”

A Minute with Ricky Powell

by Rick Stachura on June 14, 2022 in Now and Then New York, Retro Notes • 0 Comments

On Mercer Street. December 4, 2016 vs. September 14, 1985.

Mayor Breaks Parks Campaign Pledge

by Rick Stachura on May 15, 2022 in Essays & Journalism • 1 Comment

In a blow to the Parks Department, Mayor Adams breaks his Parks campaign pledge and cuts the Department’s expense budget.

Break, Break, Break

by Rick Stachura on May 7, 2022 in Tableaux New York • 0 Comments

“But O for the touch of a vanish’d hand…”

Great New York Ephemera (5)

by Rick Stachura on May 2, 2022 in Great New York Ephemera • 1 Comment

What’s the story behind this old photo of Al Smith, Robert Moses, and Fiorello La Guardia? Why are they all so joyful?

Invisible Sun

by Rick Stachura on April 29, 2022 in Tableaux New York • 0 Comments

“It’s dark all day and it glows all night.”

Stairway to Heaven

by Rick Stachura on April 23, 2022 in Tableaux New York • 1 Comment

“And it makes me wonder.”

Absurd New York #152

by Rick Stachura on April 1, 2022 in Absurd New York • 0 Comments

When the postman won’t find your mailbox twice.

I’ll Make It Up As I Go

by Rick Stachura on March 20, 2022 in Tableaux New York • 1 Comment

“Whatever comes next, there’s no way to know.”

Find the River

by Rick Stachura on March 13, 2022 in Tableaux New York • 0 Comments

“Pick up here and chase the ride.”