Book excerpt: How David Dinkins’ diverse coalition fell apart
David Dinkins, the first Black mayor of New York City, narrowly defeated Rudy Giuliani in 1989 with a…
Book excerpt: Daniel Squadron makes the case for state legislatures
In “The Fourth Branch,” Daniel Squadron argues that state legislatures are the true heart of political power. He…
Long Lost Photos at the Chelsea Hotel Resurface in New Book
Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith in Mapplethorpe’s annex studio on the ground floor of the Chelsea Hotel. Photo:…
Jesse Malin’s ‘Almost Grown’ Book Chronicles New York Punk Rock
In his new book, Almost Grown: A New York Memoir, singer, songwriter, and hardcore punk pioneer Jesse Malin…
Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass
Most noticeable, amidst the magical realms and unexpected forms that fill the loft in Brooklyn, are Sikander’s women.…