Number Cruncher
A "number cruncher" (also "number-cruncher") was originally a computer that can process raw data and produce reports. This definition has been cited in print since at least…
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores
Numerous 1920s “Big Apple” citations in the New York Morning Telegraph
Gerald Cohen's 1991 monograph identified about seven "big apples." There are many more. The citations provide overwhelming detail of John J. Fitz Gerald's authorship and use of…
Nurse-in (protest for breastfeeding in restaurants)
Many mothers take children to restaurants and desire to breastfeed their newborns. Some restaurants have objecting to breastfeeding. A "nurse-in" (nurse + sit-in) is a public protest by…
Nutcracker and Nemo (sweet liquor punch)
A "nutcracker" is a drink of fruit punch and alcohol; a "nemo" (after the 2003 film Finding Nemo) is a frozen nutcracker. The New York (NY) Daily News wrote about the drinks on…
Nutpicking (nut + nitpicking/cherry-picking)
"Nutpicking" (nut + nitpicking/cherry-picking) means to selectively take (or "cherry-pick") one person (a "nut") or that person's comment to represent an entire…
Nutroots
"Nutroots" (from the word "nuts," meaning "crazy") is a spin on the word "netroots" (Internet grassroots). The term "nutroots" is usually used by…
Nuts, Racists and Assholes (National Rifle Association or NRA nickname)
Entry in progress -- B.P.NRABill Maher Wikipedia: National Rifle AssociationThe National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is an American nonprofit organization[5] founded in 1871 that promotes…
Nutted Cheese Sandwich
Chock full o'Nuts coffee shops were founded by William Black (1898-1983) in 1926, when he expanded his Times Square cart into a lunch counter. One popular food item at the shops was the…
Nuyorican
"Nuyorican" means New York Puerto Rican.I couldn't easily beat these latest citations, from the revised Oxford English Dictionary. Neorican, n. and a.orig. and chiefly U.S. [<…
NY Musical Theatre Festival
The New York Musical Theatre Festival was discussed in 2003 and made reality in 2004. It's been called "the Sundance for musical theatre," where productions can start off and find an…
NY Pause (2019–20 coronavirus pandemic)
In response to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo instituted "NY Pause" on March 20, 2020, that closed non-essential businesses. On April 6, 2020,…
NY1 (“just one guy”)
NY1 is New York City's all news network. The news network is known for low-cost production (although not lacking in youthful enthusiasm). Its one-man reporter/camera man on-the-scene reporting…
NYC 2012 (RIP)
New York City made a bid for the 2012 Olympics, but lost to London. "2012" was promoted all over the city, even on the subways. Restaurants charged $20.12 for meals. Let the 2016 madness…
NYC Grand Prix (at Icahn Stadium)
The June 2005 Reebok Grand Prix at the new Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island is the stadium's first international track & field competition. It looks like the Grand Prix will be an…
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…
NYC Open Studios
NYC Open Studios (www.nycopenstudios.org, or www.isupportart.org) featured a city-wide open studios tour in October 2005. This looks to be an annual arts event. http://www.isupportart.org/The Open…
NYC Subway Hot Sauce
The Metropolitan Transit Authority sells a "NYC Subway Hot Sauce." You can "swipe" it on some ribs.…
NYC Volunteer Expo
The NYC Volunteer Expo was a success in 2005 and may become an annual event. www.nycvolunteerexpo.orgThe NYC Volunteer Expo is a program run through the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Community…
NYCE (New York Cash Exchange)
"NYCE" is the New York Cash Exchange. It's probably on your ATM card. It started in 1985, when several large New York banks allowed transactions by any member bank customer at any…
NYE (New Year’s Eve)
"NYE" stands for "New Year's Eve." "NYE" has been cited in print since at least 1974, but became popular in the 1990s. New York City holds a famous New…