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July 28, 2019
The Big Apple1970s: Big Apple Revival

Big Apple Circus (1977-present)

The Big Apple Circus began in 1977, during the 1970s revival of the "Big Apple" name. It is still going. Wikipedia: Big Apple CircusThe Big Apple Circus is a circus based in New York…

April 25, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple City (Strawberry Shortcake animation, 1981)

New York City has been nicknamed "Big Apple," but usually not "Big Apple City." The 1981 animated television special Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple City illustrates…

April 26, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Coaster (New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, 1997-present)

The Big Apple Coaster was originally called the Manhattan Express (a trademarked name), and the roller coaster opened along with the grand opening of the New York-New York Las Vegas Hotel &…

June 10, 2025
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry PopikEducation/Schools

Big Apple College Fair (1979-present)

The annual Big Apple College Fair began in 1979 as Big Apple College Information Week, and a fair was held in each of New York City's five boroughs. In 2010, this was consolidated into one…

March 7, 2020
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Comic Con (1996-present)

"Big Apple Comic Con" began in 1996 and has used several different names, such as "Big Apple Convention," "Big Apple Comic Book Art, and Toy Show" and "Big Apple…

May 19, 2020
The Big Apple1970s: Big Apple Revival

Big Apple Comix (1975)

Big Apple Comix was a 32-page comic book published by Flo Steinberg (1939-2017) in 1975. It had stories about New York City issues, such as the city's financial problems, crime and race…

March 29, 2024
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Compost (2020-present)

Big Apple Compost works with the Department of Sanitation of New York City to compost yard waste and food waste. The Big Apple Compost Facebook page began in 2020. City Limits did a report at Big…

April 28, 2021
The Big Apple1940s-1950s: Assorted Big Apple citations

Big Apple Concession (City Park in New Orleans, 1947-1949)

Polk's New Orleans City Directories are partially available through Ancestry.com (a pay service). The term "Big Apple" was used in 1920 by a stablehand at the Fair Grounds race track…

September 21, 2022
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Connect (free high-speed internet and basic cable TV, 2022)

In September 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Big Apple Connect, a program to bring free high-speed internet and basic cable to residents of the New York City Housing Authority…

May 2, 2021
The Big Apple1970s: Big Apple Revival

Big Apple Copy Center (1979-present)

Entry in progress -- BP Big Apple Copy CenterCall: (212) 962-4282115 BroadwayNew York, NY 10006Big Apple Copy and Print Shop in New York, NY:Our History:Since opening our the doors of our copy and…

July 5, 2004
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Corner (1992-1997)

[See also part two, "Big Apple Corner (1997 Law & Today)," and part three, "Big Apple Corner (New York Morning Telegraph site)," and part four, "Big Apple Corner (sign…

July 5, 2004
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Corner (1997 Law & Today)

[See also part one, "Big Apple Corner (1992-1997)," and part three, "Big Apple Corner (New York Morning Telegraph site)," and part four, "Big Apple Corner (sign stolen,…

August 16, 2015
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Corner (New York Morning Telegraph site)

[See also part one, "Big Apple Corner (1992-1997)," and part two, "Big Apple Corner (1997 Law & Today)." and part four, "Big Apple Corner (sign stolen,…

August 10, 2023
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry PopikStreets

Big Apple Corner (sign stolen, 2021-2024)

[See also part one, "Big Apple Corner (1992-1997)," and part two, "Big Apple Corner (1997 Law & Today)," and part three, "Big Apple Corner (New York Morning Telegraph…

July 12, 2004
The Big Apple1970s-present: False Etymologies

Big Apple dance craze (1937)

The Big Apple dance craze of 1937 popularized the "Big Apple" term, but didn't originate it. New York (NY) Morning Telegraph track writer John J. Fitz Gerald (1893-1963) had been…

April 20, 2021
The Big Apple1930s: Jazzing the Big Apple

Big Apple dance craze (1937)

The Big Apple dance craze of 1937 popularized the "Big Apple" term, but didn't originate it. New York (NY) Morning Telegraph track writer John J. Fitz Gerald (1893-1963) had been…

September 25, 2022
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Diner (Whitehall, NY, 1987-present)

The Big Apple Diner in the hamlet of Low Hampton, at 11850 US-4 near Whitehall, New York, opened in 1987. The name "Big Apple" is because the building was rented from the Vermont Apple…

June 3, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Donuts & Coffee (Malaysia chain, 2007-present)

Big Apple Donuts & Coffee is a retail chain that began in Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia, in 2007, Stores are now located in both Malaysia and Cambodia. The company logo shows some buildings,…

June 6, 2021
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Doughnut (Krispy Kreme donut, 2020)

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts opened a flagship Times Square store (1601 Broadway, at West 48th Street) on September 15, 2020. Exclusive to this store is the "Big Apple Doughnut," meant to look…

February 25, 2024
The Big Apple1980s-present: Big Apple work by Gerald Cohen, Barry Popik

Big Apple Dyke News (1981-1988)

Big Apple Dyke News (also called B.A.D. News) was a self-described "lesbian feminist monthly" from New York City. The first issue was March 1981 and the last issue was Summer 1988.…

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