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Our new series on Real New Yorkers will begin with an article that showcases candid photos of Real New Yorkers on the streets of Manhattan. Any professional photographer will admit that sometimes the greatest photos taken are pictures of people who do not realize they are being photographed. Most Real New Yorker Photos are just that, pictures of people who live in New York. As a New Yorker who was born and raised in New York City, it’s easy to tell the difference between a tourist and a Real New Yorker. We have nothing against tourist, it’s just that this is Classic New York History and our goal at this site is to tell the story of New York and the people who live here.
New York is and has always been the ultimate melting pot. Just about every race, nation and ethnicity is represented in the great state of New York. If there ever was a state that welcomes people from all around the world, it would be New York. We are proud to live here and the point of this website has been to celebrate our culture, our diversity and our history.
Most of these pictures were taken around the Flatiron District in Manhattan. It is a section of New York City that features some incredible dining and shopping at Eataly which is an indoor market that features restaurants and multiple food shopping experiences. Think of Little Italy under a roof. The Flatiron District also features a few great New York City Parks such as Madison Square Park and a few blocks south is the spectacular Union Square Park. One can spend an entire day in the Flatiron District. The other section of photographs depicted in this article were taken on the Upper East Side of Manhattan which features one of our favorite diners, EJ’s Luncheonette.
Walking the dogs along 67th Street and 1st Avenue
Sitting in front of the Gotham Cafe
Heading to the Subway (New York’s Brand New Q Train and Second Avenue Line)
2nd Avenue Stroll
Multiple generations of New Yorkers.
A little food, a little conversation.
Enjoying a summer like day in February at Madison Square Park
Does anyone remember life before cellphones?
Finally, someone reading a Newspaper….New York Times? Daily News?
Posing at Union Square Park.
Checking out the deals at the Union Square Market.
Union Square Subway Stop…and a few pairs of headphones.
Be careful where you park your car…..
This is what happens when its 74 degrees on a February afternoon.
A little jazz in the park. These guys were good !
All types of music in the park. Hare Krishna
All types of music fans among Real New Yorkers.
All types of shoppers among Real New Yorkers.
Fake rats eating fake pizza in front of a Real New Yorker.
Real New Yorkers and Real New York Actors.
After a day of taking pictures, sitting at EJ’s Luncheonette for a late lunch. One of the best luncheonettes in New York city. Located at 73rd street and 3rd Avenue in the borough of Manhattan
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