How do you create a show about New York City? One that transforms the city’s concrete sidewalks into paths of beauty. A show that transforms the rain and dreariness of daily commutes, and of your boots pounding against pavements, into magic. No longer is it the known practical city, but a world of unending possibilities and allure, to the point you almost forget the serious trust issues the MTA has given you. This is what Behind the City achieved, making New York alluring again, even if you lived
New York, New York 2:00 in the morning was the time I had to wake up. It was an important reason, because I had to catch a flight. We had to grab our bags, pick up my Grandfather, then head to Mitchell International airport in downtown Milwaukee. We had to be there for a flight to a city so great, they named it twice: New York, New York. New York City was always a dream of mine to visit: to see Times Square, Statue of Liberty, and to pay my respects to the 9/11 memorial. But as an early Christmas
night. A wrinkle in my suit. A wrinkle in my best suit! Everyone will notice! I’ll be the laughing stock of New York City!” Mr. Stevens stopped to inspect his crisp black suit and tie. “And on my important meeting day, too.” He grumbled to himself. “The convention! Can’t miss it, can’t miss it, can’t miss it!” With that, he resumed his hurried walk down the grubby streets of New York City. The sidewalks were marked with blue benches that appeared along the side of the sidewalk at regular intervals
New York is the fourth most populated state in the US, and is the 27th largest state. With over 345 attractions, 60.3 million visitors a year, and 645 miles of Subway trains New York City is the most . . . (think of something to go after most) With so many attraction how do you choose what to do? Well Lucky for you I've made a list of 10 things that you must see the next time you visit NYC.! Why Visit? New York City has so many things to do, like museums, shopping, eating, parks, and famous movie/TV
life is hectic, and a place that pops into your dreams from time to time. One of the largest cities in America, New York City, often captures the minds and hearts of those who visit or even those who saw the electricity and life that flows through the city in a movie. The City is one that can’t be compared to any other. New York City is the greatest city on Earth due to the diversity of people, the endless new attractions, and the magnitude of opportunities found within the taxi-crammed streets. The
A few years ago I was able to revisit the city that I had dreamed of going to. New York City is one of the most magnificent cities that I have ever been to and I will never forget the sights, smells, tastes and sounds that I experienced while I was there. I have plenty of fond memories that I will keep with me until the day I die from this trip. I hope that I can sum up the trip in words as the city that never sleeps is something that should only be experienced in person. One early morning, before
New York, the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps. This is the place where my mother, aunt and I are headed for the first time ever. As a freshly graduated girl from high school, I decided this was the best place to take the most important females in my life to for all their sacrifices. However, the reason I chose New York City as the travel destination is because of the highly spoken of theatrical performances. Broadway performances were the one thing that us three enjoyed together most, after
New York City Five men in NFL jerseys step out of a black chrysler 300. They walk up to up, surround us and one of them says “Don’t run”. At this point, I was freaking out. I was thinking I was about to get mugged.The only thing that was going throw my mind was run. I knew walking the streets of New York City with my brother and cousin was a horrible idea. I turned and took my first step to run and before I knew it, I was being pressed up against a cold, rough brick wall and the man said “You just
an activist for low income and poverty destined children who are not provided the means for a proper education. The essay “Still Separate, Still Unequal”, by Jonathan Kozol, discusses the harsh truth of public school systems, and how they have become an isolation and segregation of inequality that students are subjected to; as a result, to receive an education. Throughout the essay, Kozol proves evidence of the inequality that African American and Hispanic children face in the current school systems
‘The Death of the Moth” by Virginia Woolf Death is a difficult subject for anyone to speak of, although it is a part of everyday life. In Virginia Woolf’s “The Death of the Moth”, she writes about a moth flying about a windowpane, its world constrained by the boundaries of the wood holding the glass. The moth flew, first from one side, to the other, and then back as the rest of life continued ignorant of its movements. At first indifferent, Woolf was eventually moved to pity the moth. This