
Time Capsule: 2001 — America 25 Years Ago Step back to 2001 and experience a year that reshaped America and the world. We begin with one of the most dramatic presidential transitions in modern history, as George W. Bush takes … Continue reading →

The Brill Building: A Fabled Landmark in the Heart of New York One of the joys of spending so much time in New York is discovering historic spots amidst the ever-changing landscape. I love visiting the New Amsterdam Theater to see … Continue reading →

What does Auld Lang Syne mean? No song is as inextricably linked to a specific moment as the singing of Auld Lang Syne at midnight on New Year’s Eve. A countdown begins as the clock counts down to midnight New … Continue reading →

The Mafia And The Battle For New York From the Godfather to the Sopranos, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of the Mafia wars for the control of New York City … Continue reading →

The Mafia And The Battle For New York From the Godfather to the Sopranos, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of the Mafia wars for the control of New York City is … Continue reading →