Category Archives: Unique New York

Oddball, bizarre and just plain unusual people, places and things in NYC

A Tad sad…

Posted on December 27, 2019 by nycnewsproducer

It’s the end of an era in New York City. As of early January, stick the fork in it: Tad’s Broiled Steaks is done. It will no longer exist here. Tad’s, which boasts flame-broiled meats, steaks in specific, has been … Continue reading →

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“A” good ride…

Posted on December 26, 2019 by nycnewsproducer

How strange. I’m sort of considered a tourist in New York City, now that I’ve relocated to Los Angeles. I purposely did not come back here for nearly ten months after I left because, quite honestly, I didn’t think I’d … Continue reading →

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See Forever…(and New Jersey!) from the Top of the World Trade Center

Posted on May 31, 2019 by nycnewsproducer

***Note: this was first published in May 2015. Look out world, the so-called Yankee Stadium of observation decks is opening TODAY! One World Observatory occupies the 100th, 101st and 102nd floors of One World Trade Center — formerly known as The … Continue reading →

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I love you. I mean it. Now move.

Posted on May 23, 2019 by nycnewsproducer

I told a complete stranger that I loved him. I meant it. Then I asked him to move it…now. Oh, the trials and tribulations of alternate side parking in New York City. I had precariously parked my little car on … Continue reading →

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My Stroll through Grey Gardens

Posted on November 27, 2017 by nycnewsproducer

It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A chance to wander through Long Island’s fabled Grey Gardens and maybe even take a piece of it with me. Last weekend, author Sally Quinn, the soon-to-be former owner Grey Gardens, held an estate sale. … Continue reading →

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Port Authority Hustle

Posted on May 26, 2017 by nycnewsproducer

He walks up to me and says “you look like a tourist,” as I sat drinking my coffee at one of the Port Authority restaurants. “I’m not,” I said. “I’m on my way to work.” Then he says “you like … Continue reading →

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A Floating Prison on New York Harbor

Posted on October 21, 2015 by nycnewsproducer

What a time for my stupid smartphone to run out of battery juice, because unless I have visual proof, you likely won’t believe my ferry ride home last night. It was an awesome evening. Warm, just a hint of a … Continue reading →

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B00-Halloween-bug.

Posted on October 31, 2013 by nycnewsproducer

Trick or treat. Whatever. I don’t like Halloween. I know. I’m alone on this. Such is life. I don’t like zombies. I don’t care for vampires. Werewolves annoy me. So do people in costume. They do things they wouldn’t normally … Continue reading →

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Pollyanna goes to Prison: My day at Rikers Island

Posted on October 25, 2013 by nycnewsproducer

I spent the day at New York City’s infamous Rikers Island. By choice. Oh yes I did. My God. I never want to go back. For any reason. Ever. I went to support a friend who (rightly or wrongly, I … Continue reading →

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See Forever…from the Top of the World Trade Center

Posted on September 10, 2013 by nycnewsproducer

Look out world, the so-called Yankee Stadium of observation decks is opening in 2015! That’s what the creators and sponsors of One World Observatory say about the space which will occupy the 100th, 101st and 102nd floors of One World … Continue reading →

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