JAWA!

Great Halloween costume spotted at a party in Greenpoint.

For those not fluent in Star Wars, this is a Jawa:

Banksy sighting

I was excited to see this image painted into a concrete block near a construction site on 3rd Ave.  I figured it was created by some bored Cooper Union student.  Turns out it was part of Banky's residency in NYC.

The British graffiti artist is doing one installation a day for the month of October.
http://www.banksyny.com/

Take that Cronuts

I'm not waiting in line starting at 6am (the recommended time) to get a Cronut when I can get a M&M, chocolate covered rice crispy bar or a donut from my beloved Donut Planet on Grand St.

For those who aren't aware of the most sought after dessert in NYC:
http://dominiqueansel.com/cronut-101/

Puns a Plenty

  On the door of a restaurant on 7th Ave in South Slope, Brooklyn

By the register at a store in Times Square -- "Are You Kitten Me Right Meow?"

West Indian Day Parade

Always held the Monday of Labor Day.  This was my first year attending and despite the rain, the streets were packed.

At Street Vendor on 2nd Ave

The perfect board game for New Yorkers

Une Fête à Governors Island

Vintage, French amusement park rides and games from the turn of last century on Governors Island until the end of September.  Very much worth the trip.