“ When the guy behind the counter hands you a bialy with cream cheese and says ‘have a nice day’ you immediately become suspicious.” - New York Working Stiff
Only in New York Vol. 1
AN UNAPOLOGETIC CELEBRATION OF NEW YORK'S UNIQUE DNA, DELIVERED BY MANHATTAN'S AWARD-WINNING STORYTELLER.
Among these 36 unforgettable short stories, you will learn how to buy fireworks in the back-alleys of Chinatown from Yong Wo, how the author met Mafia boss, John Gotti, enjoying a 2” prime steak at his favorite restaurant before he had his guest whacked.
Read about how Rosie, a sassy Puerto Rican waitress, served greasy bologna omelets to two filthy-rich garment salesmen haggling over bolts of fabric and hear Bennett, a retired judge, reminisce about his wife on Pippen Court, a 200-year old patch of Federalist Houses, now surrounded by midtown skyscrapers.
These are powerful stories of a Manhattan that is almost gone. If you want to really know New York, you really must read this book.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
A thoroughly captivating and entertaining collection of stories about the real New York.
- International Review of Books
You’ll turn every page with a smile on your face.
- San Francisco Book Review
Engaging snapshots of a life lived across New York City by a born-and-raised New Yorker.
- Manhattan Book Review
