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Subway Inn

mia_blaine — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:07:49 +0000

A venerable old drinking establishment – the Subway Inn, has been around since at least World War II , perhaps longer. The drinks go for about $ 4 – a far cry from $18 + in establishments a few blocks further uptown. The clientele is an interesting mix. The bar seems to be open i every legal hour of the day and is conveniently located at the 60th and Lexington Number 6 Uptown entrance.

Winter Surf !

mia_blaine — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:49:58 +0000

I snapped this shot near Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, about 70 miles south of NYC on Friday morning. Numerous Northeasters create great surf in the winter, but full wetsuits are required for water temperatures in the 30s and 40s.

Invasion of the Tourist Hordes

mia_blaine — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:11:15 +0000

They come by Bridge,They come by Tunnel. And with the cheap dollar they come by Plane. Every year Fifth Avenue is turned into a giant cattle pen full of large people in big padded clothing ,eating,moving slowly ,walking five abreast on the sidewalks and gawking in amazement at the buildings and chain store displays. NYC thanks them for their money , but most natives know to stay far away until January.

Cattle Crossing

mia_blaine — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:06:11 +0000

Another shot of tourists attempting to cross from The Tree to St. Patrick’s.

Vanished NYC – 1964

mia_blaine — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:25:56 +0000

A classic shot from Times Square in 1964, when New York was still the real New York. Photo is from The New York Times archives.

Winter – Coming Soon!

mia_blaine — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:00:36 +0000

This morning’s first freeze, reminds us , that despite all the trendy buzz on global warming – Winter is well on its’ way. I happen to be posting from São Paulo, Brazil, where Spring is in full force !

This shot was taken on one of the sledding hills in Central Park a few years back.

Six Years

mia_blaine — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:08:48 +0000

I was on my Rollerblades headed downtown along the West Side Highway.Coming around the 23rd Street bend I saw only One Tower Standing. Then the Second Tower collapsed.

Brooke Astor 1902 – 2007

mia_blaine — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:08:02 +0000

New York Society Queen Brooke Astor – who went out almost every night for 80 years – passed away yesterday at the Age of 105. A pictorial essay illustrates her life of incredible philanthropy and her betterment of the City. Her incredible energy at age 100 was more than many of my friends currently in their 30s and 40s !

Night Atop The Empire State

mia_blaine — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:38:28 +0000

This photo was snapped last night from the 86th Floor Observation Deck of the Empire State Building. The Chrysler Building is in the distance. A peaceful view of an area that descended into total chaos only a few hours before.

Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center

mia_blaine — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:03:47 +0000

Today, as I was talking an excursion to New England to escape the heat, a construction detour on Route 22 in Wingdale (about 50 miles north of Manhattan ) took us past the frightening Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center, closed in 1988. While this facility didn’t do much to help the mentally ill – emptying the inhabitants into the streets of Manhattan , where they still reside today, was not much of an improvement either.