Yesterday — while walking on Northern Boulevard where Woodside meets Astoria in Queens, NYC — I looked up and saw this.
I took a photo to share with you as these (slightly edited) words echoed in my mind:
“It was a bright cold day in March, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”
yes. I think they should rename the city as you say.
What was in that building before? I don't know if the New Yorker who was taking photos of small shops before they disappeared is still at it, but whenever Chase Manhattan et al took over a block of small businesses this is what the block ended up looking like.
Since you don't watch TV, I shall amuse you with the covid ads that are being run. Utterly ridiculous and trying to look cool and sophisticated!