Communist Party ad in New York
Honestly, I still can’t get used to living in New York City. Here, for example, is a Communist Party ad on the New York City subway:
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Riverview Cafeteria at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
The heart of global politics is, of course, the United Nations Headquarters in New York. And since every great institution has a place to eat, here is something you do not usually get to see: photos of the United Nations’ only employee cafeteria. The cafeteria follows the classic salad bar and hot bar concept —…
Top 10 Historic Speeches in the UN General Assembly Hall
Every September, leaders of nearly two hundred countries gather in New York. Most of the speeches they deliver at the UN are forgotten the next day. But some remain forever. The General Assembly Hall has heard many things: threats and tears, revolutionary manifestos and quiet words of hope. Here are ten speeches from this podium…
Lenin in New York
New York is an extraordinary city — perhaps the only place where people from around 200 different countries can feel at home, even if they don’t speak English. I’m one of those millions, and for a simple reason: just like in my hometown, there’s a statue of Lenin in New York. For the first few…
The Berlin Wall in New York
Did you know that there’s a fragment of the Berlin Wall in New York? In the Battery Park area, you can find a section of the famous wall covered with graffiti by Thierry Noir — the first street artist to begin painting on the Berlin Wall. This nearly 4-meter (12-foot) segment was gifted to the…
“The Room of Quite” in The United Nations Headquarters
It’s hard to believe that in the very center of the United Nations building in New York City — a symbol of global dialogue and negotiation — there’s a room where the only rule is silence. We’re talking about the Meditation Room, or as it’s called, the Room of Quiet. It’s not a chapel or…
The Republic of Staten Island: How New York Almost Lost One of Its Islands
Did you know that in 1993, New York City nearly broke apart and lost an island with 400,000 residents? It’s a story rarely told — but one that almost redrew the city’s map. The Forgotten Island In the early 1990s, discontent was growing on Staten Island. Locals felt neglected: the Fresh Kills landfill, originally meant…
Tour of the United Nations Headquarters in New York
When you hear the word “New York,” you probably picture Wall Street, world-class museums and auction houses, skyscrapers, and Broadway theaters. But beyond culture and finance, New York is also a global political center that the entire world recognizes. On the banks of the East River in Manhattan stands the United Nations Headquarters — a…
Inside Gracie Mansion: A Peek into the Mayor’s House
Few people realize that New York City has its very own version of the White House — a historic mansion where every city mayor resides during their term. This elegant estate, known as Gracie Mansion, isn’t just a political residence — it’s a living museum of American history, art, and culture. And the best part?…
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace, New York
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. — the 26th President and 25th Vice President of the United States from the Republican Party, and a Nobel Prize laureate — was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City. Today, the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace is recognized as a National Historic Site. History Theodore Roosevelt spent the first fourteen years…