This is my very last photo from my 2004-2014. This was the very last photo I took, that I still have. This is East Houston Street in the LES, Manhattan.
I had lost my Nikon FM2 on the trainride back. This was the backup body loaded with color. It sat for a few months and I forgot about it until I was cleaning up. The artifacts come from accidentally exposing it because I forgot there was film in it. Two pictures weren't completely lost because they were at the bottom. This, and a shot of Katz's deli on Ave A.
This holds a special place in my heart. This is the last photo.
Eventually I had to venture out during lockdown to get some emergency dental work. Seeing Manhattan as a ghost town was bizarre to say the least. This was a snippet of Houston St near my old apartment.
A fitting LES/EV swan song on Houston St. This was our last year in this neighborhood. I still miss it, but like most things in New York City, what I miss has mostly changed.
#Milwaukee#LowerEastSide Alderman Brower's office has released this statement: "Our office aims to balance the sometimes competing interests of festivals and residents, especially when it comes to Brady Street. We welcome this conversation and ask residents, businesses, and patrons of Brady Street to reach out to our office and share their thoughts and opinions." Please let Alderman Brower know how you feel about the situation: Alex.Brower@milwaukee.gov