Contributor: Fred R. Cohen

Fred Cohen, a NYC-based photographer, has been taking pictures for over four decades. His work has been published by Harry N. Abrams, Time Magazine and The New York Times. He does commissioned work and sells images from his extensive library. You can see his more casual work on face book and are welcome to visit his website at https://fredcohenphotography.weebly.com/.

When the winter comes knocking in New York, certain birds stay the course and make the season less severe for the rest of us. It is clear that winter is on the doorstep if not actually…

I have not heard Kevin Dozier live since seeing (and reviewing) his performance at the now defunct Metropolitan Room in April 2015.  Last night Dozier performed at the Beach Café, a relative newcomer to the cabaret…

Shana Farr, a self-described ‘dreamer’ performed a revelatory dream-themed new cabaret show at the historic Players Club opposite Gramercy Park on May 8, 2019.  With the effortless accompaniment of long-time music director and pianist, Jon…

The ArtExpo is the self-proclaimed world’s largest international gathering of trade buyers—including gallery owners and managers, art dealers, interior designers, architects, corporate art buyers, and art and framing retailers.  But the aisles are full of…

The new Hudson Yards are intended to revive a formerly industrial area of Manhattan and provide new (luxury) housing.  The complex is built over massive rail yards – still partially visible pending planned development to…

The New York ArtExpo has once again opened at 711 12th Avenue (on Pier 94 at 54th Street).  This is the 40th annual ArtExpo and shows its maturity in its practiced operations and administration.  Full…

Maria Friedman made not so subtle architectural changes last night to Feinstein’s/54 Below by blowing the roof off the place. An “Executive Summary” of this review would say: “Go see this show!” Anyone who enjoys…

Prospect Park’s 150th anniversary, and Brooklyn’s recent blossoming as a rising cultural and residential alternative to Manhattan, provides an impetus to promote and improve Prospect Park and, in particular, a part of the Park that…