PS 22 + Phoenix

Last fall I posted a clip featuring New York City's Public School 22 singing "Pictures of You" by the Cure. Most recently, they covered Phoenix's "Lisztomania" and it's soooooo wonderful. Just check out the kids' reaction to singing the song.

Again, the P.S. 22 Chorus is comprised of 70 fifth graders, and they've covered songs by Coldplay, Fleetwood Mac, Tori Amos, Crowded House and more. They're pretty special. I wish my future kids could experience this!

Do It Clean?

Some might find the following story hilarious, but I am quite intrigued by it. Would New York City ever consider such a thing?

The New York Daily News says that if you're going to Hawaii, you best have some Arrid or Degree on or you'll get a fine! Should individuals really be held accountable to smell pretty in public?

The Honolulu City Council apparently thinks so. They're currently considering a bill that would assign a $500 fine and possibly up to six months in jail for public transit patrons who are convicted of smelling foul. The stinky odors can come from clothes, other personal belongings or animals.

The bill "would make it illegal to have 'odors that unreasonably disturb others or interfere with their use of the transit system.'" Councilmen Rod Tam and Nestor Garcia co-sponsored the anti-odor bill.

"As we become more inundated with people from all over the world, their way of taking care of their health is different. Some people, quite frankly, do not take a bath every day and therefore they may be offensive in terms of their odor," Tam told the Honolulu Register.

Do you think this could happen in NYC? Would you want this to happen?

Punk Rock Cop?

Heh. I took this photo in Union Square a few weeks ago. Is the NYPD punk rock? Psssh.

I want to start singing "New York City Cops" by the Strokes. But in this case, this is pretty cool. Odd, random and cool.

Just Because ...

Best. Picture. Ever. Alyssa captured this photo Sunday, August 17th at the Astoria treasure, the Beer Garden a.k.a. the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden. Definitely one of my and the Sultan's favorite spots in Astoria.

Biker Like an Icon

Last weekend, the Sultan and I decided to bike the Brooklyn Bridge. I have to admit I was slightly nervous. The thought of carrying my bike several flights of stairs made me question my strength. And you know how it is here, people get annoyed with bikers on the subway. Heh. But after a few steps, my petite Maltese arms could take on anything. Biking the bridge, though, was absolutely amazing. Biking throughout South Street Seaport, Battery Park, and up the west side of the Manhattan up to 22nd St. was pretty great. Definitely a perfect day.








[Photos courtesy of the Sultan]

Just Because ...

A couple of weeks ago while my Dad was in town, we were hanging out in Soho on a Sunday afternoon. To my surprise, I saw this brilliant piece of steel and wheels at the stoplight at Mercer and Prince streets. Are you kidding me?



1982 anyone?

Welcome to Summer

FINALLY! Summertime is here. All 54 outdoor pools opened this weekend! From Saturday, June 27th to Monday September 1st, New Yorkers living in all five boroughs can enjoy the city's public pools. Lucky for the Sultan and me, we live near the fantastic watering hole known as Astoria Pool. Boo ya!

Concrete Sky

This view, near Astoria Park, is a two-minute walk from my apartment. I heart Queens! (Photos courtesy of me)

Just Because ...

Because it's spring in New York, because I love pugs, and because I love spring in New York.



I Am A Dog, New York City, 1983
Photograph by Chip Simons