October 2009 archives

Richard Drew, an Associated Press photographer, zooms in on Jim Bouton, former Yankee pitcher, as he signs copies of the AP's new book, New York Yankees 365

Drew said he didn’t know until he arrived at the event that he had at least six pictures in the book.

Peter Beaton, 62, a fifth-generation farmer, wades through 2,000 pounds of cranberries in a free-standing bog at Rockefeller Center

The three-day event heralds the beginning of Ocean Spray’s new Heritage campaign. The grower-owned cooperative is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.

Deb Carter's handmade jewelry goes on display at the 20th annual West 104th Street Yard Sale in the Upper West Side

The yard sale, which ran from West End Avenue to Riverside Drive, featured over 60 vendors, all belonging to the West 104th Street Block Association.

Carmen Pena gets in touch with her inner zombie at The Mean Fiddle on West 47th Street

Pena was one of a number of zombie aficionados getting ready to see Zombieland. Tony Bassi, a makeup artsit from Spatcave Studios, spent about fifteen minutes perfecting Pena’s look. “Don’t lick your lips,” he told her, after applying the fake blood.

Activists displayed Tibetan flags and signs criticizing China on Fifth Avenue in front of the Empire State Building

They protested a tower lighting ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.

Larry Smith of New Jersey attends a Netflix-sponsored screening of "The Wizard of Oz" in Central Park dressed as a denizen of the Emerald City

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the classic film.

After a rainstorm lets up, fog and clouds move in over the Coney Island boardwalk

"Coconut Rob" prepares tropical smoothies at his stand at the annual Kitchen Block Party in Chelsea

Crowds of protestors looked on as President Obama addressed the United Nations

A performance art installation simulates a woman tied to a railroad track on Plymouth Street at the DUMBO Art Under the Bridge festival

The festival ran from September 25 to 27.