Karen Rempel lolls on the stoop of Blossom Dearie’s former home. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky NY Takes a Tour Exploring City’s Jazz Landmarks All the jazzcats in New York City love when April rolls around. The Smithsonian declared April to be Jazz Appreciation Month... News 23 Apr 2026 | 07:44
Karen Rempel flashes back in Reminiscence shades at the 74 Fifth Avenue storefront. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky NY: How a Village Old-School Original Withstands the Test of Time Does the name Reminiscence ring a bell? Whether you’re a long-time New York resident, a visitor, or an NYU student who frequented... News 03 Apr 2026 | 02:38
The London-born hip hop artist and fashion designer Wayne Fortune on East 42nd St. outside his newest popup store for Brkln Bloke, showcasing his new streetwear line. ( Photo: Brkln Bloke) Brkln Bloke Breaking Bad with Pop-Up Opening at Pershing Sq. British-born hip hop artist and fashion designer Wayne Fortune is showcasing the latest in his Brkln Bloke streetwear collection... News 21 Mar 2026 | 02:30
New York State Senator Erik Bottcher busting a move with a troupe from Dances for a Variable Population, at his inauguration ceremony at the American Musuem of Natural History. ( Photo: YouTube, Erik Bottcher) Bottcher Stages Gala Inauguration at Natural History Museum The stars turned out on Sunday March 15 as Erik Bottcher–who won a special election for the New York State Senator for the... News 16 Mar 2026 | 08:37
Karen Rempel on sidewalk runway outside Gotham Hall, New York Fashion Week. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Quirky Karen Models Outdoor Runway Show During NYFW New York Fashion Week (NYFW) seized the style-conscious from Feb. 11 to 16 in the Big Apple. Events at Gotham Hall, Sony... News 22 Feb 2026 | 06:44
Quirky Karen finds pure joy skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Quirky Karen Takes a Whirl at Wollman Rink I decided to celebrate the new year with a dry January—not the easiest thing to do in cocktail town. So I was thinking about... News 21 Jan 2026 | 06:18
Quirky Karen sleuths in sandwich camouflage. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Quirky Karen Sleuths Out Hidden Sandwich Source First of all, who even eats sandwiches anymore? Once the staple of every kid’s lunchbox, it seemed like the sandwich had... News 16 Dec 2025 | 04:54
After-work crowds peruse the unique handcrafted gifts at the Union Square Holiday Market. ( Photo: Karen Rempel) Karen’s Quirky New York Hits the Union Square Holiday Market The Union Square Holiday Market is open again, and better than ever. Named best holiday market in America in 2023, according... News 19 Nov 2025 | 07:12
Karen Rempel points the way to Lucinda’s honky-tonk juke joint at 169 Avenue A. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky New York Gets a Little Bit Country at Lucinda’s Bar The East Village just got a double dose of country twang and redneck fun at Lucinda’s Bar at 169 Avenue A. Lucinda’s is a... News 08 Oct 2025 | 04:25
Quirky Karen Rempel outs her inner Miranda Hobbes at pal Carrie Bradshaw’s brownstone at 3 Gramercy Park West. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky NYC Mourns: And Just Like That, It’s Over Like millions of people, I eagerly devoured every episode of Sex and the City (SATC), which aired from 1998 to 2004. I even... News 10 Sep 2025 | 06:13
Lexington Avenue entrance of the Waldorf Astoria hotel’s landmarked exterior, with the two-story Lex Yard restaurant gleaming behind the windows on the right. ( Photo: Karen Rempel) The Newly Reopened Waldorf Astoria Hotel Woos and Wows The Waldorf Astoria hotel, occupying a full city block between Park and Lexington avenues from East 49th to East 50th streets,... News 20 Aug 2025 | 06:36
Karen Rempel gazes at the Hudson River from Pier 57 rooftop. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky New York Peers at Pier 57 with Rosé-Colored Glasses Pier 57, jutting into the Hudson River between Chelsea Piers and Little Island, has an extensive outdoor public space, though... News 13 Aug 2025 | 05:13
George Capsis celebrating his 92nd birthday with friends and family. ( Photo: Karen Rempel) Remembering George Capsis – The Voice of the West Village “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” It was the end of a man’s life and downtown newspaper legend when family and close friends... News 11 Aug 2025 | 11:24
Karen Rempel frolics in the sprinkle pool at the Museum of Ice Cream. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky New York Screams for Ice Cream In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month. The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream... News 17 Jul 2025 | 04:56
Karen Rempel & the Garment Worker. 2025 (left) & 2020. ( Photos: Philip Maier) Karen’s Quirky New York Revisits Her First Photo Shoot with Philip Maier What has changed in the past five years? One afternoon in the early days of the pandemic, I was chatting on Zoom with my... News 12 Jun 2025 | 05:45
