Tag Archives: Empire State Building

Looking Up in NYC

Posted on November 22, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

There’s an old New York City adage that the only people who look up while walking around in Manhattan are the tourists. Well, I’ve been living here for almost 40 years, and I still look up. And sometimes I whip … Continue reading →

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NO KINGS MARCH NYC

Posted on June 16, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

Ed and I joined the estimated 4 to 6 million people across the nation protesting MAGA fascism last Saturday. We gathered with the Quakers near Bryant Park. There were so many people joining the march that it took hours before … Continue reading →

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R E S I S T !

Posted on April 6, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

The NYC protest gathered at Bryant Park, then marched down 5th Avenue

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On the EDGE

Posted on July 5, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

The tallest building in the Hudson Yards – also the 6th tallest building in New York City or 8th tallest in the United States – boasts The Edge, a viewing platform on the 101st floor. Above is a shot I … Continue reading →

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MANHATTAN PRIDE ’23

Posted on June 26, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

Up Close at the 2023 New York City Pride Parade – Watching and Marching – Getting ready at home (my head still wet from the shower)… She said we were a “cute couple”… Our vantage point for the first three … Continue reading →

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WHITNEY MUSEUM TERRACE VIEWS

Posted on January 14, 2023 by dannyashkenasi
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50TH PRIDE NYC

Posted on July 1, 2019 by dannyashkenasi

    11 Hours of Pride NYC – Watching and Marching – a Photo Diary     11:30am – Ed and I perched ourselves at 17th Street and 5th avenue to await the start of the 50th NYC Pride march … Continue reading →

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NEW YORK NEW YORK in Pieces (of Song and Puzzle)

Posted on July 25, 2016 by dannyashkenasi

Let’s celebrate New York, New York in pieces!  Musical pieces!  Jigsaw puzzle pieces! The first song must be New York, New York of course! What, you thought It’d be Old Blue Eyes’ New York New York?  No worries, I won’t … Continue reading →

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MARCHING WITH THE QUAKERS – A NYC Pride Parade Photo Diary

Posted on June 28, 2016 by dannyashkenasi

Sunday, June 26, was Pride Day in New York City.  Close to 2 million people watched hundreds of thousands of marchers within about 485 contingents (groups and floats) make their way down 5th avenue, 8th Street and Christopher street, from … Continue reading →

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