We spoke to Daniel and his wife, Barbara, at their shop called Dullsville, Inc. at 143 E. 13th St. (between 3rd and 4th Ave.), a hidden gem specializing in one-of-a-kind gifts for one-of-a-kind friends. Daniel: We’ve been here 20 years and we sell everything from braided plastic baskets to fine bakelite jewelry, early plastic jewelry… Read more »
Our June uberchic, Nathana, was shopping for fresh produce at the Union Square Green Market. She kindly agreed to an interview as she was walking from stand to stand purchasing her favorite fruits and veggies. AskaNewYorker: So, you are a lifelong New Yorker? Nathana: Yes, I grew up in Brooklyn, home of Nathan’s and Junior’s… Read more »
“Museum collection gets temporary home….Govenor Ed Rendell foots bill for trucks to bring collection home”–Intelligencer Journal, 4-29-04, Lancaster, PA. Alex Shear is deeply, passionately, fervently involved with the history of American popular culture. His collection of some 100,000 artifacts is a three-dimensional chronicle of the quintessential American spirit. He has been scouring flea markets, garage… Read more »
We met Anett at a pub on the lower east side called the Loreley, on a beautiful spring day in late April. AskaNewYorker: Hello Anett! How was your day? Your hair looks so nice and thick! Anett: Thanks. I just washed it! I have a lot of hair. AskaNewYorker: What products do you use? It… Read more »
We met Tye on a very fun Saturday afternoon while waiting in line for the Statue of Liberty tour. He came with a friend of ours, Alex Shear. AskaNewYorker: Hello, Tye. Is this your first excursion to the Statue of Liberty? Tye: First time ever, yes! I’m excited. AskaNewYorker: What are you expecting? Tye: As… Read more »
The heart and soul of AskaNewYorker gathered one night at Lombardi’s pizzeria, a meeting prompted by an Englishman visiting the city named Alex, who wanted to meet us. Betty was among those who showed up. Alex did not show up. We thought the English were prompt, but Alex was a no-show. By the end of… Read more »
AskaNewYorker: Bob is the owner of Courtside Shirts at 990 6th Ave, Ste. 7P, in New York. Bob, how long have you been in business? Bob: Twenty-nine years. AskaNewYorker: How did you get into the Tshirt making business? Bob: When I was in college I used to do screen printing for the fraternities and sororities…. Read more »
We met Christine at her shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, called Challengher, on Metropolitan Ave. We started by talking about a “trunk show” recently held at the SoHo Grand Hotel. AskaNewYorker: What is a trunk show, anyway? Christine: Lots of vendors got together and sold stuff as an alternative to Fashion Week. AskaNewYorker: Not a bad… Read more »
AskaNewYorker: I am at the Lorimer Street toll fare booth, talking to my favorite station agent, Daniel. Daniel: Well, it’s called a Station Service Booth, actually. AskaNewYorker: How long have you been a service station master? Daniel: Station Agent. Sometimes secret agent. I’ve been doing this for 17 years. My next potential ex girlfriend will… Read more »
We met Janelle at Fanelli’s, on the corner of Prince and Mercer in SoHo. AskaNewYorker: Hi Janelle! How long have you lived in New York? Janelle: Just seven months. AskaNewYorker: Where are you from originally? Janelle : Charleston, South Carolina. AskaNewYorker: What brought you to New York City? Janelle: I finally graduated and I wanted… Read more »
