Hack Shots Of New York

FREE BERNIE MADOFF

2009-07-01T10:21:00.006-04:00

These were the flyers handed out at the Bernie Madoff lynching in lower Manhattan.

PART OF THE MEDIA CIRCUS OUTSIDE THE BERNARD MADOFF SENTENCING - RANDY AND I WERE THE RINGMASTERS

2009-07-01T07:14:00.013-04:00

Gorilla Theater at it's finest - Randy Credico and I in front of the Southern District Federal Courthouse for Bernie Madoff's sentencing. To anyone in the world-wide media who would listen we made the point - where are all the other CEOs of failed companies who cost investors and taxpayers billions of dollars? Why is Bernie Madoff the only one who has to pay consequences - and not the CEOs of GM, AIG, failed banks, etc.? BBC, Al Jazeera, El Mundo, ABC, Wall Street Journal market watch and NBC were among those who covered the story. This was the UPI photo of the day - replacing Michael Jackson. http://www.upi.com/News_Photos/Photos_of_the_Day/June-29-2009/2051/ BBC interview Randy Credico speaking in Spanish to tv crew from Costa Rica. Madoff's Spiritual advisers arrive at court. Some the media coverage. EL Mundo http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2009/06/30/cronicasdesdeeeuu/1246327698.html ABC News http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnewser/2009/06/a-call-to-let-madoff-off-hook-goings-ons-outside-courthouse.html

Micheal Jackson Remembered On 125 street

2009-07-01T06:19:00.002-04:00

This painting was in the front window of an art gallery in the West Village.

SAD END ON HOUSTON STREET

2009-06-16T18:53:00.002-04:00

WHO KNEW

2009-06-16T18:51:00.002-04:00

Scorsese Calling

2009-04-25T19:22:00.000-04:00

Michael Pitt in talks for Boardwalk Empire Posted Jan 1st 2009 10:33AM by Jane Boursaw Filed under: Other Drama Shows, TV Royalty, Programming, OpEd, Casting, Reality-Free I'm crazy for HBO, and one of the shows I'm really looking forward to is Boardwalk Empire, a pilot executive produced by Martin Scorsese (who's also directing), Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, and Terence Winter (who's also penning the pilot). Based on the Nelson Johnson book Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City, the project chronicles the 1920s origins of Atlantic City, New Jersey. From what I've read, it sounds like a mix of The Departed, The Sopranos and Goodfellas -- all favorites of mine. And the cast they've got lined up couldn't be better. Steve Buscemi plays Nucky Johnson, a businessman who runs a liquor distribution ring at the beginning of Prohibition. Michael Pitt (pictured) is in negotiations to play Jimmy Darmody, a bright, young, ruthless WWI veteran who serves as a flunky for Nucky, but yearns for more power. Terence Winter was involved with The Sopranos; he wrote, directed, and executive produced the series. Levinson and Wahlberg have both served as executive producers on HBO's In Treatment and Entourage. And Scorsese ... well, do I really need to point out his credits? I think not. With a team like this, could Boardwalk Empire be anything less than magnificent? If it is, I'll be completely shocked. HBO signs writer to Scorsese's Boardwalk Empire Posted Jun 4th 2008 7:05PM by Allison Waldman Filed under: Cable/Satellite, Reality-Free It sounds like HBO is looking for another series in The Sopranos tradition. Or maybe it was The Sopranos that was in the Scorsese tradition? Either way, we recently told you about Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese's HBO project Boardwalk Empire (teaming with Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson of Entourage fame), and now we can report that they've hired Terence Winter to pen the script for Boardwalk Empire. That's the name of Nelson Johnson's book about the dark underbelly in the rise and fall of Atlantic City, on which this project will be based. Call me crazy, but this sounds like perfect material for Scorsese's sensibilities, even if he's producing rather than directing. Boardwalk Empire is still in the development phase, with a pilot yet to be ordered, but today's development is a sign that things are progressing. Winter was intimately involved with The Sopranos, working his way up to executive producer in addition to writing and directing. The Brooklyn born writer told Variety, "HBO's been my home for nine years. From day one I've never been happier working for any network or group of people. They presented me with this book and said they thought a series was there -- go find it." As with so many projects that are in development, we'll have to wait and see where this one actually goes. However, the prospect Scorsese plus The Sopranos plus criminal activities in an allegedly corrupt place like Atlantic City all adds up to something I'd tune in to see.

Are You Ready For Your Closeup

2009-04-25T19:18:00.003-04:00

WANT TO BE ON TV? Casting for new HBO series: BOARDWALK EMPIRE Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking working-class Irish men and women. The series is set in the 1920s. All men must be willing to have their hair cut short. Women must have at least shoulder-length hair. Paid compensation. Open casting call: Wed, May 6, 2009, 2pm-5pm Church of St. Paul the Apostle 405 West 59 Street, NY, NY 10019. No experience necessary. Or email a recent picture and contact info to: boardwalk@gwcnyc.com For more casting information: visit www.gwcnyc.com or call 212 685 3168

I had a dream . . .

2009-01-20T18:23:00.001-05:00

History is Made - Barack H. Obama becomes the 44th President

2009-01-20T18:10:00.003-05:00

Farewell to America's Eight-Year Long Nightmare

2009-01-20T18:02:00.002-05:00

The next time we see this face on CNN, the caption will read "Will Defendant George W. Bush please rise"

Times Square Jumbotron showing Crowd in DC

2009-01-20T17:56:00.002-05:00

Times Square crowd in Fr. Duffy Square, watching the inauguration of Pres. Obama.

2009-01-20T17:51:00.003-05:00

Father Francis Patrick Duffy (1871-1932), after whom this square was names, was a military chaplain and a priest in the Times Square area. Born in Cobourg, Canada, Father Duffy moved to New York City in 1893 to teach French at the College of St. Francis Xavier (now Xavier High School). He was later ordained as a priest and in 1898, he accepted a teaching position at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie, New York, where he remained for the next fourteen years. Father Duffy’s military service began in the Spanish-American War of 1898, serving as First Lieutenant and chaplain of the legendary Fighting 69th Infantry of the National Guard as well as Post Chaplain at the military hospital in Montauk Point, Long Island. In 1912, Father Duffy left St. Joseph’s Seminary and moved to New York City to establish the Parish of Our Savior in the Bronx. In 1916, Father Duffy returned to the 69th Infantry, serving in Europe during World War I as part of the Rainbow Division and earning a number of medals. After the close of the war, Father Duffy returned to New York, and in 1920, was appointed pastor of the Holy Cross Church, located at 237 West 42nd Street. Serving the theater-district community for over a decade, Father Duffy died on June 26, 1932. In 1940 veteran character actor Pat O’Brien portrayed Duffy in the Hollywood film based on his life, The Fighting 69th, which also starred James Cagney.

Possibly the coolest place in NYC to watch the inauguration.

2009-01-20T17:35:00.004-05:00

B.B.King's, situated at the crossroads of the world - 42nd Street - is one among many places welcoming people to watch the inauguration. If you were in D.C. for Obama's swearing in, you can enjoy B.B.King's hospitality, along with Black 47, on March 17th, St. Patrick's Day.

It's the End Of The World as We Know it

2009-01-11T11:01:00.002-05:00

Brother can you spare a dime or a dollar

2009-01-11T10:57:00.002-05:00

8th street and 6th AVE

How Did You Spend New Years Day

2009-01-11T10:51:00.003-05:00

I was one in the crowd - not the Atlantic Ocean during the annual Polar Bear Club swim at Coney Island, Brooklyn. My kids, however, decided to join the brave 800 who tested the waters. I remained high and dry with the 4000 or so others who came to watch. The family ended up at Nathan's to dry out.

Snowing in Central Park

2009-01-11T10:47:00.002-05:00

The Central Park Transverse connecting 5th ave to Central Park West.

CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK

2009-01-11T10:30:00.007-05:00

The Star of 5th and 57th. Radio City All wrapped up and nowhere to go. A tree is lit in Rockefeller Center. The Tree in Rockefeller Center getting dressed.

THE VOTE HEARD AROUND THE WORLD

2008-11-18T21:39:00.003-05:00

A TREE LIES IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER

2008-11-16T08:32:00.003-05:00

Recession,depression,war,unemployment,Bush's last days - nothing will stop the tree from going up in Rockefeller Center.

SOPRANOS HACK IT

2008-11-13T13:26:00.003-05:00

Tony Cirico aka Paulie "Walnuts" jumps into the cab in front of mine at the South Street Seaport. He's not looking too happy, but then again, did he ever look happy on the Sopranos?

ONLY IN AMERICA

2008-11-10T17:22:00.002-05:00

Let us hope.

IN THE DUSTBIN OF HISTORY

2008-11-05T00:15:00.002-05:00

THE FINGER OF HISTORY

2008-11-04T08:50:00.002-05:00

At 6:10 am this morning at P.S 87 in Queens New York, my 12 year old daughter pulled the lever for Obama and made history.

BRING IN THE POLITICAL NEW YEAR IN NEW YORK AT DESMOND'S PUB

2008-11-03T17:24:00.001-05:00

DON’T WANT THE WHITEHOUSE TO TURN INTO MCCAIN’S 12TH HOUSE? Join like-minded voters as they join WBAI fm radio personalities for the political New Year celebration/commiseration at Desmond’s Pub, 433 Park Avenue South at 29th Street , NYC, on election eve from 6:00 p.m. until whenever the results come in. Randy Credico, Danny Vitale, Professor Irwin Corey and John McDonagh perform running commentary on the election results as they come in. Enjoy the results as they come in – or be able to quickly drown your sorrows. Either way, come watch history being made and enjoy the craic on Tuesday, November 4th, from 6 pm until the votes come in.