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Took a ride yesterday to New Haven Connecticut to go to Louis' Lunch, home of the original hamburger!What a nice little city, bars and restaurants all over. Can't wait to go back and give it more time to explore Yale and the surrounding area.

 
What a beautiful Sunday in and around NY. The City must be buzzing today with 60 degrees and sunny. Just a stunning day today in the burbs - should be an amazing sunset over the water... The sound was an welcoming green earlier, harsh and choppy as it looked. Hell, even the shopping center and errands were enjoyable. I waved hello to Otis while dealing with the worst parking lot ever at a local Bed Bath and Beyond / whole foods.

 
'Koya said:
What a beautiful Sunday in and around NY. The City must be buzzing today with 60 degrees and sunny. Just a stunning day today in the burbs - should be an amazing sunset over the water... The sound was an welcoming green earlier, harsh and choppy as it looked. Hell, even the shopping center and errands were enjoyable. I waved hello to Otis while dealing with the worst parking lot ever at a local Bed Bath and Beyond / whole foods.
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Was just in town, buddy. Moving back in March/April. Will hit you up when I am back ( :banned: ) . We doing a bar in the West Village, and a few other joints.
 
'massraider said:
'Koya said:
What a beautiful Sunday in and around NY. The City must be buzzing today with 60 degrees and sunny. Just a stunning day today in the burbs - should be an amazing sunset over the water... The sound was an welcoming green earlier, harsh and choppy as it looked. Hell, even the shopping center and errands were enjoyable. I waved hello to Otis while dealing with the worst parking lot ever at a local Bed Bath and Beyond / whole foods.
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Was just in town, buddy. Moving back in March/April. Will hit you up when I am back ( :banned: ) . We doing a bar in the West Village, and a few other joints.
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Duuuuuude.Seriously, good luck in the openings and definitely give me a heads up, would love to check it out. Welcome back.
 
'Koya said:
'jamny said:
RIP Mayor Koch
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:cry: Will always be the mayor in my heart.
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How am I doing?You're dead, Ed.

(too soon)

Koch was almost certainly the best cheerleader the City ever had. I wasn't around when he was Mayor, but watched him from afar. After I moved here, I enjoyed him on Inside City Hall (NY1), and loved his movie reviews in The Villager. He called himself a "liberal with sanity", and that connected with people.

from Wiki:

Koch was a lifelong bachelor, and his sexuality became an issue in the 1977 mayoral election with the appearance of placards and posters (disavowed by the Mario Cuomo campaign) with the slogan "Vote for Cuomo, Not the Homo." Koch denounced the attack. During the campaign and after becoming mayor, Koch began attending public events with former Miss America, well-known television game show panelist and consumer advocate Bess Myerson.

Koch refused comment on his actual sexual experiences, writing:

What do I care? I'm 73 years old. I find it fascinating that people are interested in my sex life at age 73. It's rather complimentary! But as I say in my book, my answer to questions on this subject is simply "#### off." There have to be some private matters left.
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:lol: I'd rank Ed Koch behind only LaGuardia as being the best NYC Mayor of all-time.

 
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Koch wrote about “what’s on my tombstone, and why” in 2011: On my tombstone, which awaits me at the Trinity Church nondenominational cemetery at 155th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, I had inscribed the last words of Daniel Pearl — uttered at his publicly viewed murder — which were, “My father is Jewish. My mother is Jewish. I am Jewish.” I believe those words should be part of the annual services on the Jewish High Holiday of Yom Kippur, and should be repeated by the congregants.
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Daniel Pearl died on Feb 1st. 11 years ago today.
 
'jamny said:
wow

Koch wrote about “what’s on my tombstone, and why” in 2011: On my tombstone, which awaits me at the Trinity Church nondenominational cemetery at 155th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, I had inscribed the last words of Daniel Pearl — uttered at his publicly viewed murder — which were, “My father is Jewish. My mother is Jewish. I am Jewish.” I believe those words should be part of the annual services on the Jewish High Holiday of Yom Kippur, and should be repeated by the congregants.
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Daniel Pearl died on Feb 1st. 11 years ago today.
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I did not know that. Wow. Very powerful. I won't let this go off the rails (we have other threads for that), but for a Jewish kid in New York, albeit just outside the City on Long Island, Ed Koch was a true role model. Someone who was not cut from any traditional cloth. Did his job, very well. Understood the need for certain traditions and behaviors, but also a true individual and not afraid to show it. It's a reminder to the second largest population outside of Israel of our shared heritage, even for those of us who were not religious (and to my knowledge, Koch, a proud Jew, never wore religion on his arm). It's also a reminder of why New York is so amazing... because we each have heritage. They are markedly different, but only together do we make up the greatest, most diverse and most amazing City in the world. Where we are each our own and proud individuals, each part of our own worlds, culture and heritage, but as or more importantly than all, we are all New Yorkers, all Americans, we have and are creating our own shared heritage together. Proud as individuals. Proud as our own groups. Most proud as our singular communities, and the shared community of New York.Will miss you, Mayor Koch.
 
'Koya said:
'jamny said:
wow

Koch wrote about “what’s on my tombstone, and why” in 2011: On my tombstone, which awaits me at the Trinity Church nondenominational cemetery at 155th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, I had inscribed the last words of Daniel Pearl — uttered at his publicly viewed murder — which were, “My father is Jewish. My mother is Jewish. I am Jewish.” I believe those words should be part of the annual services on the Jewish High Holiday of Yom Kippur, and should be repeated by the congregants.
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Daniel Pearl died on Feb 1st. 11 years ago today.
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I did not know that. Wow. Very powerful. I won't let this go off the rails (we have other threads for that), but for a Jewish kid in New York, albeit just outside the City on Long Island, Ed Koch was a true role model. Someone who was not cut from any traditional cloth. Did his job, very well. Understood the need for certain traditions and behaviors, but also a true individual and not afraid to show it. It's a reminder to the second largest population outside of Israel of our shared heritage, even for those of us who were not religious (and to my knowledge, Koch, a proud Jew, never wore religion on his arm). It's also a reminder of why New York is so amazing... because we each have heritage. They are markedly different, but only together do we make up the greatest, most diverse and most amazing City in the world. Where we are each our own and proud individuals, each part of our own worlds, culture and heritage, but as or more importantly than all, we are all New Yorkers, all Americans, we have and are creating our own shared heritage together. Proud as individuals. Proud as our own groups. Most proud as our singular communities, and the shared community of New York.Will miss you, Mayor Koch.
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well said Koya :thumbup: Growing up, he was all we knew as a mayor. As authentic a New Yorker as there ever will be. Always told it as it was, didn't sugarcoat things. I used to listen to his radio show a lot on WABC and had the chance to listen to him speak on many occasions in my job in corporate A/V. Most recently just about a year or two ago at a retirement of a rabbi in a synagogue on the upper east side. He didn't get around so well but his voice sounded very strong. He will be missed.
 
'jamny said:
wow

Koch wrote about “what’s on my tombstone, and why” in 2011: On my tombstone, which awaits me at the Trinity Church nondenominational cemetery at 155th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, I had inscribed the last words of Daniel Pearl — uttered at his publicly viewed murder — which were, “My father is Jewish. My mother is Jewish. I am Jewish.” I believe those words should be part of the annual services on the Jewish High Holiday of Yom Kippur, and should be repeated by the congregants.
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Daniel Pearl died on Feb 1st. 11 years ago today.
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whoa
 
Rip Mayor KochMy favorite Koch story:"When the National Football League's New York Giants won Super Bowl XXI in January 1987, he refused to grant a permit for the team to hold their traditional victory parade in the city, quipping famously, "If they want a parade, let them parade in front of the oil drums in Moonachie" (the latter being a town in New Jersey adjacent to East Rutherford, site of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, where the Giants play their home games)."Also memorialized in Johnny Ryall by the Beastie Boys:"Johnny Ryall is the bum on my stoopI gave him fifty cents to buy some soupHe knows the time with the fresh Gucci watchHe's even more overweight than my mayor, Ed Koch" Was a WWII infantryman who helped de-Nazify post war France, a movie reviewer and a judge on The People's CourtJust a unique public (and private) life

 
Koch was the iconic representation of "NYC Mayor". No BS, somewhat abrasive, very funny, jewish, and idiosyncratic (crossing party lines more than a few times). If I- and I think most Americans- think of what a mayor of NYC is supposed to look, talk and act like... it's Ed Koch.I only got here for the last few years of his run, and the Tompkins Park incident wasn't a highlight, in spite of how he was able to speak so eloquently and honestly about it later in that interview. Didn't know about his NY Giants parade veto- that's pretty funny. I vaguely remember him saying something along the lines of "the people have spoken," after losing to Dinkins... "and the people are screwed".

For me his legacy was more about what happened immediately after he left... which was the wild ####### west. I can't claim to know enough about the particulars to know if it was Dinkins that couldn't fill such large shoes and dropped a deuce, or if the convergence of crack, homelessness and a looming recession conspired to ruin so much of what Koch had rebuilt after the financial and social crisis of the 70s when he took office. I'm inclined to think the convergence of those things sunk the ship, but that Dinkins was the wrong guy to handle or right it. And because of that, I can't help but think that if only Koch was mayor, things wouldn't have been so ####ed up; and that's a decent legacy IMO.

RIP

 
There's been ongoing talk about this on Long Island for years regarding statehood for Long Island. We give about $5 BILLION more to the sate coffers than we get back interns of tax dollars and services. Won't ever happen, but it's an ongoing topic of discussion.

 
This will be the first time I am heading up without a free place to stay. Any hotel tips? Small preference to Williamsburgh since that is where my hipster friend lives. Manhattan if it makes more sense is just fine. I know this is a pretty vague question. Just taking a long shot that someone has had great success with specific hotwire searches, promos, or a strong avoids. Just a Monday and Tuesday night stay this time.

 
Sebowski said:
This will be the first time I am heading up without a free place to stay. Any hotel tips? Small preference to Williamsburgh since that is where my hipster friend lives. Manhattan if it makes more sense is just fine. I know this is a pretty vague question. Just taking a long shot that someone has had great success with specific hotwire searches, promos, or a strong avoids. Just a Monday and Tuesday night stay this time.
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If you are ok paying cash:

http://www.stmarkshotel.net/

Love the location, particularly the bar downstairs, good rates too. Never stayed there though so cannot comment on room quality etc...

 
Sebowski said:
This will be the first time I am heading up without a free place to stay. Any hotel tips? Small preference to Williamsburgh since that is where my hipster friend lives. Manhattan if it makes more sense is just fine. I know this is a pretty vague question. Just taking a long shot that someone has had great success with specific hotwire searches, promos, or a strong avoids. Just a Monday and Tuesday night stay this time.
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Not sure when you are coming but if it's warm, you should try the King and Grove. The pool and roof bar are excellent.

 
Jojo the circus boy said:
Sebowski said:
This will be the first time I am heading up without a free place to stay. Any hotel tips? Small preference to Williamsburgh since that is where my hipster friend lives. Manhattan if it makes more sense is just fine. I know this is a pretty vague question. Just taking a long shot that someone has had great success with specific hotwire searches, promos, or a strong avoids. Just a Monday and Tuesday night stay this time.
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If you are ok paying cash:

http://www.stmarkshotel.net/

Love the location, particularly the bar downstairs, good rates too. Never stayed there though so cannot comment on room quality etc...
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Good location but the place is dumpy and in a high traffic/noisy section of the East Village. If you want to be closer to Williamsburg, I'd recommend finding a hotel on the Lower East Side. You can walk across the W'burg bridge in 20 minutes or take a 5 minute cab ride. I know there's a Holiday Inn Express and Comfort Inn there that won't kill your wallet. Another place I recommend for friends on budget is the Off Soho Suites. Nice little hotel right between Soho and the Lower East Side. If you want something nicer, Thompson LES and Rivington Hotel will suffice. You're probably going to spend $150-200 on the low end to about 300-400 for the a place like Thompson.

 
Thanks guys. I've been 3 for 3 with Hotwire lately so I am tempted to go for their 3 1/2 star hotel in SoHo Finncial District for $136 a night. 90% recommended.

 
There are a bunch of relatively new midlevel brand SoHo hotels (past 2years): Courtyard by Marriott on Varick Street, 4 POints by Sheraton on Charlton, Hampton Inn on Watts and, further East, Holiday Inn NY - Soho

I've pricelined all 4 at one point or another for $100 or so...the $136 is a pretty good price, and ot might b one of those properties

 
Tremendous Upside said:
There are a bunch of relatively new midlevel brand SoHo hotels (past 2years): Courtyard by Marriott on Varick Street, 4 POints by Sheraton on Charlton, Hampton Inn on Watts and, further East, Holiday Inn NY - Soho

I've pricelined all 4 at one point or another for $100 or so...the $136 is a pretty good price, and ot might b one of those properties
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It was the Lower east Side Holiday Inn right by the Williamsburg Bridge. Looks it it just opened this month. Barely any reviews anywhere. GF has never been to NYC. Hoping this is a walkable area.

 
Sebowski said:
Tremendous Upside said:
There are a bunch of relatively new midlevel brand SoHo hotels (past 2years): Courtyard by Marriott on Varick Street, 4 POints by Sheraton on Charlton, Hampton Inn on Watts and, further East, Holiday Inn NY - Soho I've pricelined all 4 at one point or another for $100 or so...the $136 is a pretty good price, and ot might b one of those properties
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It was the Lower east Side Holiday Inn right by the Williamsburg Bridge. Looks it it just opened this month. Barely any reviews anywhere. GF has never been to NYC. Hoping this is a walkable area.
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Might be a little noisy, but the entire area north and west is walkable
 
I have a seminar on Friday. "Lunch on your own" 90mins mid-day near the (former) World Trade Center. Any suggestions? 95% chance I will be eating by myself. 100% chance the meal goes on my expense account.

 
Huey_P_Long said:
I have a seminar on Friday. "Lunch on your own" 90mins mid-day near the (former) World Trade Center. Any suggestions? 95% chance I will be eating by myself. 100% chance the meal goes on my expense account.
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if the weather is nice which i think it is supposed to be on Friday, go down to South Street Seaport.

 
PinkydaPimp said:
Huey_P_Long said:
I have a seminar on Friday. "Lunch on your own" 90mins mid-day near the (former) World Trade Center. Any suggestions? 95% chance I will be eating by myself. 100% chance the meal goes on my expense account.
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if the weather is nice which i think it is supposed to be on Friday, go down to South Street Seaport.
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Almost all of South Street seaport is still closed due to hurricane Sandy.

 
Huey_P_Long said:
I have a seminar on Friday. "Lunch on your own" 90mins mid-day near the (former) World Trade Center. Any suggestions? 95% chance I will be eating by myself. 100% chance the meal goes on my expense account.
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There's a PJ Clarkes at the World Financial Center. Outdoor seating with a view of the Hudson. Great burgers.

 
jamny said:
Huey_P_Long said:
I have a seminar on Friday. "Lunch on your own" 90mins mid-day near the (former) World Trade Center. Any suggestions? 95% chance I will be eating by myself. 100% chance the meal goes on my expense account.
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There's a PJ Clarkes at the World Financial Center. Outdoor seating with a view of the Hudson. Great burgers.
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If its a nice day out, you could also head down to Stone St and eat outside. Any of the places down there are fairly good and its a cool atmosphere.

 
Huey_P_Long said:
I have a seminar on Friday. "Lunch on your own" 90mins mid-day near the (former) World Trade Center. Any suggestions? 95% chance I will be eating by myself. 100% chance the meal goes on my expense account.
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I don't eat out much down there but if you're an Anthony Bourdain fan you may want to try the place that got him started (Les Halles). He's not involved anymore but it's a quality French Bistro. If you're by yourself, I'd eat at the bar. The place is always pretty packed but with good energy.

If you want to blow up your expense account, try http://www.davidbouley.com a few blocks North. It's a little stuffy but they have a good pre fix lunch for $60.

 
PJ Clarke's worked well for lunch. Thanks! I might try some other spots recommended in this thread later in the weekend. Will report back.

I was born and raised in NYC. My dad still lives here. I don't get back much anymore. This thread helps bigtime

 
Sebowski said:
Tremendous Upside said:
There are a bunch of relatively new midlevel brand SoHo hotels (past 2years): Courtyard by Marriott on Varick Street, 4 POints by Sheraton on Charlton, Hampton Inn on Watts and, further East, Holiday Inn NY - Soho

I've pricelined all 4 at one point or another for $100 or so...the $136 is a pretty good price, and ot might b one of those properties
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It was the Lower east Side Holiday Inn right by the Williamsburg Bridge. Looks it it just opened this month. Barely any reviews anywhere. GF has never been to NYC. Hoping this is a walkable area.
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Did she go?- that's down the street from me. Delancey isn't the best street, and the hotel is right next to the Williamsburgh Bridge offramp, but it's also right in the thick of LES and walking distance to the EVil, Nolita, Chinamantown, Village and SoHo.

I'm curious to hear how the hotel is.

 
Major said:
Huey_P_Long said:
I have a seminar on Friday. "Lunch on your own" 90mins mid-day near the (former) World Trade Center. Any suggestions? 95% chance I will be eating by myself. 100% chance the meal goes on my expense account.
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I don't eat out much down there but if you're an Anthony Bourdain fan you may want to try the place that got him started (Les Halles). He's not involved anymore but it's a quality French Bistro. If you're by yourself, I'd eat at the bar. The place is always pretty packed but with good energy.

If you want to blow up your expense account, try http://www.davidbouley.com a few blocks North. It's a little stuffy but they have a good pre fix lunch for $60.
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Bouley was one of our favorite restaurants- did they rebrand? Looks like the same space. Also was a big fan of that spot across the street... Bouley Upstairs? The lower price-point, more casual version. I have no idea if that's even still around.

 
El Floppo said:
Sebowski said:
Tremendous Upside said:
There are a bunch of relatively new midlevel brand SoHo hotels (past 2years): Courtyard by Marriott on Varick Street, 4 POints by Sheraton on Charlton, Hampton Inn on Watts and, further East, Holiday Inn NY - Soho

I've pricelined all 4 at one point or another for $100 or so...the $136 is a pretty good price, and ot might b one of those properties
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It was the Lower east Side Holiday Inn right by the Williamsburg Bridge. Looks it it just opened this month. Barely any reviews anywhere. GF has never been to NYC. Hoping this is a walkable area.
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Did she go?- that's down the street from me. Delancey isn't the best street, and the hotel is right next to the Williamsburgh Bridge offramp, but it's also right in the thick of LES and walking distance to the EVil, Nolita, Chinamantown, Village and SoHo.

I'm curious to hear how the hotel is.
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We fly out Monday morning.

 
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