Stopping a stranger on the street takes a little moxy, especially when they’re a news caster on the go. AskaNewYorker: Hi, I’m Kennedy Moore and I publish a website called Ask a New Yorker, and you have a very bouncy vibe. What’s your name? Karen: Karen. AskaNewYorker: Where are you headed? Karen: I’m headed to… Read more »
On a hot day, late in summer, I was walking over to Gramercy Park to speak to Ray Tempus. I met him there a few days before, selling his book called A Forty Point Guide to Peeing in New York. I’m planning to take him out to lunch. As I approached, Ray was holding a… Read more »
After a walkabout on the Upper East Side, I stopped by the Downtown Uptown Café (which, incidentally has free wi-fi internet access) and ended up chatting with Viv. AskaNewYorker: Hi, Viv. How’s it going? Do you live around here? Viv: I live in Yorkville, in the East 80s. AskaNewYorker: Tell us about your neighborhood. Viv:… Read more »
I started up a conversation with an interesting guy at Teddy’s Bar and Grill in Williamsburg. It was a sauna outside. AskaNewYorker: What’s your name? Graham: Graham Roberts. AskaNewYorker: Sounds like a rock star’s name. Graham: I would agree with that. That’s probably why I’m on the path I’m on. AskaNewYorker: What path is that?… Read more »
Recently a friend of mine suggested that I interview Elaine Kwon. After googling her, I could see why he had suggested her to me. Born in Seoul, South Korea. Debuted with the Washington-Idaho symphony at age 15. Doctorate in musical arts. Five time national Tae Kwon Do champion, and much more. She was kind enough… Read more »
I met Terry Iacuzzo months ago on Mulberry Street when she told me a great story about a little garage that’s right next to her house. I met up with her again and asked her to repeat that story, among other things. AskaNewYorker: Hi Terry. Could you repeat that story you told me months ago?… Read more »
I met Jennifer while eating brunch at Fada in Brooklyn. AskaNewYorker: Hi Jennifer. Your last name sounds pretty Italian. Jennifer: You’re right, it’s Italian. My father was born and raised in Mount Vernon. AskaNewYorker: Where did you grow up? Jennifer: I grew up on the Upper East Side until I was about 6 and later… Read more »
This month we’ll hear from the founder of ManhattanSociety.com, Chris London. We met him at a party on the west side. My boss’ daughter, the extremely talented Stephanie Klein, suggested I get in touch with him. AskaNewYorker: Tell us a little about what you do, Chris. Chris: By day, I’m a lawyer, and by night,… Read more »
We met Milla inside Barnes and Noble on a chilly spring day…. AskaNewYorker: Hi Milla, what do you do here in New York City? Milla: I work for a fundraising corporation, which does fundraising for nonprofit and charitable organizations. I’m a coordinator. I work and coordinate as a liaison between 17 or 18 different accounts…. Read more »
I was walking around the flower district between Sixth and Seventh Avenues at 28th Street looking for pots, where I met Mike, the owner of The Plant House Inc. at 127 W. 28th St. AskaNewYorker: So what do you do? Mike: I sell plants and flowers and pots for gardening. We do weddings and other… Read more »
