The Real New Yorkers is a blog for those with New York City in their heart.
Some have lived here an entire lifetime. Others have come here only recently. Many were here for a spell and left. And always, there are those who dream of moving here someday. No matter the category, if you have New York City (all of New York, not just Manhattan and over-exposed precincts of the past decade’s darling, Brooklyn) in your heart, this is the blog for you.
Admittedly, while New York City is the greatest city on Earth, IMHO it’s a bear. It can be downright impossible. Which is why there are many who have lived here all their lives, don’t have NYC in their hearts — and never will. And there are newcomers who just “get it” upon arrival and wouldn’t live anywhere else.
It is my sincere hope that some of the opinions you read here tie your knickers in a twist. That ‘s as it should be. Because, as The Real New Yorkers know, a daily dose of infuriation is truly part of the New York experience.
Visit often and share my passion. And spread the word.
The Real New Yorkers is written by Martin Kleinman, a New York-based writer. His new collection of short fiction, “When Paris Beckons”, is available now, at your favorite online bookseller. Visit www.martykleinman.com for info on all of Kleinman’s books.
Another native! Over 60 years of Murray Hill/Harlem/Chelsea/SoHo/Greenwich VIllage. In that order. Enjoying your blog.
glad you like it! keep reading and please pass it around,
enjoy today’s spring weather,
mk
glad u like it. check out the latest post. thanks for reading — pass it along to your friends if you care to…mk
we native ny’ers have to stick together! please pass the blog around to your friends,
mk
Dear Fast Marty:
Great tribute here and in the NY Times to Jimmy Breslin. I read Breslin, Hammill faithfully growing up. Thank you for your excellent writing. I will keep you on my regular reading list. I’m a Philly guy, but NY in all its boroughs have a special place in my heart. Your columns here are a great reminder of that. Blessings, Slainte, Salute & Shalom!
thank you for your kind words, Michael. I only wish I didn’t have to write that column. Have a great week and hope to see you back here at The Real New Yorkers soon.
Marty-
Read your excellent story on thisistheBronx.info entitled NFL.”Turn out the lights, the party’s over…” and thought it may be appropriate story reprint for my quarterly magazine, Back In THE BRONX (www.backinthebronx.com). Please contact me, Steve Samtur, editor.
Thanks
Steve Samtur
Hi Steve, I don’t recall if I responded to you earlier. Please feel free to use the story. I look forward to seeing it. Please send the link when it’s up. My email is martin@commstratpr.com.
Best,
Marty
Would like to be a part of blog
Bronxite from 1953 to 1972 moved to Manhattan, then Colorado 1979….still in Ricky Mountains….but Bronxite at heart
thanks for writing Marcia. More stories to follow. Tell your friends!
Best,
Marty
Appreciation to my father who told me about this web site, this web site is genuinely amazing.