NOTES ON NEW YORK — Page 9 of 43 — [since 2013]

From the Long-Forgotten Archives #4

by Rick Stachura on February 7, 2022 in From the Long-Forgotten Archives • 1 Comment

Long before Ancient Playground was built in Central Park, a socialite had choice words for Robert Moses about its predecessor.

Dreaming of a New Manhattan

by Rick Stachura on January 29, 2022 in Essays & Journalism • 2 Comments

Who hasn’t spent time wondering what could be? Here’s a look at the latest and greatest plans to reshape the borough.

Golden Hair

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

“I have left my book, I have left my room…”

Absurd New York #151

by Rick Stachura on January 10, 2022 in Absurd New York • 0 Comments

Some curbside growing pains.

In the Bleak Midwinter

by Rick Stachura on January 8, 2022 in Tableaux New York • 0 Comments

“Angels and Archangels may have gathered there…”

Tunnel of Love

by Rick Stachura on January 4, 2022 in Tableaux New York • 0 Comments

“And the big wheel keep on turnin’ — Neon burnin’ up above.”

Lolita

by Rick Stachura on January 2, 2022 in Tableaux New York • 0 Comments

“You getta brother in trouble, girl.”

Letters Caution Mayor about Pay-to-Play Phone Calls

by Rick Stachura on December 30, 2021 in Essays & Journalism • 1 Comment

On December 8th, Mayor de Blasio was finally forced to release two confidential letters he tried to keep hidden.

Across 110th Street

by Rick Stachura on December 19, 2021 in Tableaux New York • 0 Comments

“You got ta be strong if you wanna survive.”

Mark Knopfler Live (Part 2)

by Rick Stachura on December 6, 2021 in Music Matters, Retro Notes • 0 Comments

“And then the man he steps right up to the microphone.”