“Mayor’s Eye” & “Get the worms out of the Big Apple” (Dept. of Investigation)
The Department of Investigation began in the 1870s, after many city scandals. The early version of the DOI wasn't very active. Raymond B. "Fearless" Fosdick was appointed…
“New York, the nation’s thyroid gland”
American journalist and novelist Christopher Morley (1890-1957) notably called New York City "the nation's thyroid gland." The thyroid affects human growth; New York's…
“New York, thy name’s Delirium” (“Owed to New York” poem)
Byron Rufus Newton (1861-1938) wrote "New York, thy name's Delirium" as the last line of his poem,"Owed to New York." He wrote the satirical poem as a reporter of the New…
Half Marathon
The New York Road Runners began a "half-marathon" competition in 2006. http://www.nyrr.org/nychalf/home.phpSunday, August 27- New York City, NYMake history by being part of the inaugural…
Big Apple Film Festival
The Big Apple Film Festival began in 2004 (and is not to be confused with the New York Film Festival). Big Apple Film Festival -- About Big Apple Film Festival, named one of MovieMaker…
“Financial Services for the Greater Good” (TIAA-CREF)
"Financial Services for the Greater Good" is the slogan of TIAA-CREF (Teachers Insurance And Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund). http://www.tiaa-cref.org/…
NYPD (New York Pizza Dept./Deli/Depot/Diner/Delivery)
"NYPD" means "New York Police Department," but the letters were trademarked very late (after Sept. 11, 2001, when "NYPD" merchandise became big sellers). New York City…
“In Crust We Trust”
Denino's Pizzeria & Tavern on Staten Island has used the slogan "In Crust We Trust." "In pizza we crust" is a similar slogan. CitysearchDenino's Pizzeria Tavern524…
Broadway (Coca-Cola with vanilla ice cream)
According to Mimi Sheraton, a "Broadway" was Coca-Cola with vanilla ice cream. "Coke float" is the popular term. See also the "Broadway soda" entry in this section. 7…
NYC Kidsfest
The "NYC Kidsfest" is a new annual event for kids. http://nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events.php?id=30205NYC KidsFestSaturday, Jun 17, 200612:00 pm - 5:00 pmManhattan…
Pancakes in the Park
"Pancakes in the Park" is a new festival with a catchy name. NYC ParksPancakes in the ParkSunday, Jun 25, 200611:00 am - 3:00 pmManhattan Come enjoy our old-fashioned pancake breakfast…
Bryant Park Summer Film Festival
Bryant Park (behind the New York Public Library, at 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue) hold a Summer Film Festival each year of film classics, presented on a large screen.…
Adventures NYC
The Parks Department started "Adventures NYC" in 2005, with a second annual event in 2006. http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/events/output_pages/adventures_nyc.phpAdventures…
Sorrento Cheese Festival
New York has an annual Italian Cheesse Festival on Mulberry Street. http://www.gothamgazette.com/events/June 17, 2006Sorrento Cheese FestivalThe annual cheese festival in Little Italy features…
Black and White (shake or soda)
A "black and white" is chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream, in a soda or a shake. 14 August 1927, New York Times, "The Ice Cream Habit Grows," pg. XX3:The business of…
New York Asian Film Festival
The New York Asian Film Festival is a new annual film festival, with two different locations for showings. http://www.subwaycinema.com/frames/nyaff06films.htmNEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2006June…
“A seat on the New York Stock Exchange is a license to steal”
Former New York Stock Exchange head Richard Grasso received a $200 million pay package. It's been alleged that he received the large amount to look the other way at NYSE abuses. Ken Langone…
Condop (condominium + cooperative)
A "condop" has some of the features of a condo (condominium) and a co-op (cooperative). The term is somewhat new. http://www.hudsonviewrealty.com/info/coopscondos.htmCondops Technically,…
Coffee & Tea Festival
The Coffee & Tea Festival at the Metropolitan Pavilion is another new food festival. http://www.everything4coffeeandtea.com/Metropolitan Pavilion125 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011…
Hip Hop Theater Festival
The Hip Hop Theater Festival is a new annual event. http://www.hiphoptheaterfest.org/In six years, the Hip-Hop Theater Festival (HHTF) has grown into one of the most influential outlets showcasing…