Tag Archives: World Trade Center

New York’s Little Island

Posted on May 12, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

Rising from the waters of the Hudson River where Pier 54 used mark the western end of 14th Street, the man-made Little Island is Manhattan’s newest park attraction. From its website: “Little Island opened on May 21, 2021 as an … 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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3rd Grade Choir Presents Love & Life with the Beatles

Posted on February 8, 2019 by dannyashkenasi

  A fainting spell nearly derailed the whole concert.  But it was still a rousing success.   When I plan choir concerts for elementary student performers, I hope to choose songs that will appeal to the age group but also … Continue reading →

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The Lovers of Grand Army Plaza – updated

Posted on March 22, 2017 by dannyashkenasi

(Note 9/30/2018 – added some steamy shadowy shots I took yesterday of the lovers – see below)   The photo above is one of my personal favorites I have taken during my random photo taking walks around New York City. … 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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