Province of New York

views has captured artists attention and been the focal point of thousands of art pieces. However, the way an artist portrays their interpretation of the city often varies. At first glance, Fernand Léger’s 1919 The City and Georgia O’Keeffe’s 1925 New York Street With Moon appear to be extremely different photos— the color schemes, spacing, and amount of detail to objects and movement for each photo are distinct opposites. However, when placed side by side, the paintings shockingly present a…

Heaven I lay my head back and try to mentally prepare myself. Tomorrow was the big day. I was moving up to be the manager of Windows of the World, the greatest restaurants in New York. This was my biggest accomplishment since I moved to New York, alongside being named Youth Pastor of the nearby church. I have lived in New York for 3 years with my wife, Sara, and our two children, a five-year-old named Matthew and eight-year-old Hannah. I love them very much and would do anything for them. Sara…

American Psycho was published in 1991 by Bret Easton Ellis. Ellis completely captured the life in New York during the 80s. He used specific details to capture the essence of the 80s with the partying, clothes, and gadgets used in everyday life. American Psycho is about Patrick Bateman, a businessman who lives in New York City. Bateman enjoys - like others - eating at fancy restaurants, wearing the fanciest clothes, and going out with women and his coworkers; however, unlike others in this time…

Have you ever wondered how the colossal New York skyscrapers and bridges are built? Every tourist who has visited New York is astounded by the beauty of the city, however, I see NY with a different vision. Even though I spent my infancy in the relatively small and ancient city of Cusco, with just a few impressive and interesting constructions, due to my father’s profession in civil engineering, I was always connected to the construction world. Since I was a child, I have asked myself many…

country. Samuel Colt (Inventor of the revolving pistol and Morse’s partner) and Morse ran an electrical cable from one ship in New York harbor to another ship. Six months later, Congress approved a grant of $30,000 to build a telegraph line from Washington to Baltimore. Construction went slowly, but by May 1844, twenty-two miles had been completed, just in time for news of the Whig national convention, meeting in Baltimore. This meeting was to be carried by train to Annapolis Junction and then…

many sought refuge in the Netherlands. Other Jews crossed the ocean to settle in the Dutch colony in Brazil. In 1654, Portugal recaptured this colony and the Jews scattered throughout the Caribbean starting new communities. The first group of 23 Dutch Jews landed in New Amsterdam (New York) in 1654. This was the beginning of Jewish life in America. Prior to this arrival a Sephardic Jew arrived at James City, Virginia on the HMS Abigail in 1621, and the second arrival lived in Boston in 1649. The…

As the second biggest country in the world, Canada has countless of attractions to offer. From cities with rich cultural history to natural wonders that will mesmerize your eyes, the country is a paradise for backpacker who is seeking for adventure. Here are the compelling reasons to visit Canada. Feel the Thrill Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is one of the biggest falls in the world and its beauty has seduced millions of tourists each year. These gigantic falls drop around 57 meters. This is the…

the city. Hence why if I had a ticket in my hand, my destination would New York City.…

diverse city filled with historical backgrounds, multiple cultures, and variety of delicious foods. New York City is a great place to be around One reason tourists visit New York City is for its culture such as art galleries, museums, broadway, theaters, music, concert hall, zoos… Chinatown The largest Chinatown in the United States is located in New York City. Home to Chinese immigrants in New York, it becomes an important destination for tourists from all over the world. Populated with…

brother was also a so called peace activist. His brother was named Philip Berrigan. Phillip was the youngest in the family. At age 5, Berrigan's family moved to a town in New York. Once he got older, in 1946, Berrigan received a bachelor's degree from St. Andrew on Hudson. This is a Jesuit seminary located in New York, specifically Hyde Park. Eventually, in…