New York State grows many apples (suggested in 1988)
New York State grows many varieties of apples, and it is sometimes claimed that New York City's nickname of the "Big Apple" is related to this. This suggestion was made to the…
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…
Operation Rotten Apple (ICE arrests in New York, 2026)
On September 1, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced, "Secretary Mullin Highlights Success of Operation Rotten Apple: ICE Arrests Over 2,100 Illegal Aliens in New…
Oxford English Dictionary “Big Apple” definition (September 2008)
In September 2008, the Oxford English Dictionary added a full "Big Apple" definition. I contributed to some of this, but did not write the definition. (I wasn't even given a…
Red Apple (red/communist + Big Apple, 2025)
Zohran Mamdani, a sociliast candidate, successfully ran for New York City mayor in 2025. It was said that the "Big Apple" (New York City's nickname) would become the "Red…
Red Apple Supermarket (supermarket chain, 1971-present)
There have been both "Big Apple" and "Red Apple" supermarkets. Sam Alterman opened the "Big Apple" supermarket in 1939 at 794 Marietta Street, N.W., in Atlanta,…
Rising Apple (New York Mets blog, 2011-present)
Rising Apple is a blog about the New York Mets baseball team that was started in 2011. It is part of the Fansided series of sports blogs. The name "Rising Apple" is from the New York…
Second “Big Apple” explanation: December 1, 1926
Above, the header from the 1924 newspaper column of John J. Fitz Gerald. Click to see a portion of the column which includes his use of "Big Apple." Part of a 1926 column is also…
Slave Codes (1850s)
A new explanation for the "Big Apple," first proposed in the 2000s, claims that the nickname arose from pre-Civil War slave codes used in the underground railroad (a network of secret…
Stephan Weiss Apple Awards (2011-2018)
Stephan Weiss, a New York artist, married fashion designer Donna Karan in 1983; he died in 2001 at age 62. Karan used Weiss's plans and completed a bronze sculpture called "The…
The Apple (sculpture in Hudson River Park, 2004)
Stephan Weiss, a New York artist, married fashion designer Donna Karan in 1983; he died in 2001 at age 62. Karan used Weiss's plans and completed a bronze sculpture called "The…
The Big Apple (Arcadia, MI restaurant, 1937-2020)
The Big Apple restaurant on 17080 Northwood Highway in Arcadia, Michigan,, was opened in 1937. The name was surely taken from the “Big Apple” dance, a national craze in 1937. The Big Apple…
The Big Apple (bar in Ballyforan, Ireland, 2003?-present)
"The Big Apple" is the name of a bar (with five beds for accommodations) in Ballyforan Village, Roscommon, Ireland. "Arriving in the village of Ballyforan in County Roscommon, he was…
The Big Apple (farm in Wrentham, Massachusetts, 1950-present)
The Big Apple is a family owned farm in Wrentham, Massachusetts, that has been selling many varieties of apples since 1950. Some products sold include cider, cider donuts, muffins, pies, peaches,…
The Big Apple (ice cream shake at Forty Deuce in Columbus, OH, 2022)
Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce is a New York City-themed hamburger restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, featuring "Skyscraper Shakes." The menu has New York City-named items. "The Big…
The Big Apple (nightclub in El Paso, Texas, 1984-1986)
Entry in progress --BP Concert Archives The Big Apple Concert History El Paso, Texas, United States Date Concert Mar 18, 1986 Saxon / Armored Saint \ Jul 19, 1985 Exciter Long Live The Loud Mar 02,…
The Big Apple (novel by Pat Booth, 1984)
English model, photographer, and author of romantic fiction Pat Booth (1943-2009) wrote a book titled The Big Apple (1984). The title was shortened to Big Apple in 1985 and 1992 printings. The book…
The Big Apple (restaurant in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2016-present)
The Big Apple restaurant opened in 2016 at Reguliersdwarsstraat 17-19, Amsterdam, Netherlands. The restaurant's website states, "We want our guests to experience life in New York City,…
The Big Apple Band (1972-1977); Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band (1976)
"Big Apple" became popular in the 1970s, and there were several bands with the name "Big Apple Band." "The Big Apple Band" (1972-1977) was formed by New York City-born…
The Big Apple Bash (Jay McShann album, 1979)
Jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, and bandleader Jay McShann (1916-2006) released the album The Big Apple Bash (1979). It was recorded at the Atlantic Recording Studios in New York City. Wikipedia:…