Entries categorized as ‘Humor’
It’s snowing here in New York City. Schools are out all over the city. Even I had my classes cancelled. As a Michigander who spent four years in Burlington, Vt., I can’t say I’m overly impressed by this “blizzard.” But when a city the size of this one gets hit by a decent amount of snow, it does become clear what a hinderance the slushy white stuff can be.
My block has been embracing the snowfall with enthusiasm. The guys in the neighborhood have been out since 11 a.m., crafting this beautiful couple in celebration of the blizzard, Valentine’s Day and Jennifer Lopez (check out the ba-donk-a-donk on that beauty).
Categories: Humor · Manhattan · Photos · Upper West Side
Tagged: 109th St, Blizzard, Connor Boals, February Fury, Manhattan, snowmen, Valentine's Day
My assignment was to travel from Coney Island to Times Square, document it and produce a 60-second clip of the journey.
I hadn’t been to Coney Island, so I was excited for the opportunity to see that part of the city. It’s a place that is both eerie and wholly intriguing. Now that it’s winter and the attractions are closed, it has a real post-apocalyptic ghost town feel. Vibrant colors and wide open natural light made it great for filming.
I chose to bike there, because I figured everyone else in my class would take the subway. It was a 30-mile ride to get there that took me down the west side bike path, across Canal Street, over the Manhattan Bridge, down Flatbush Ave to Prospect Park then all the way down Mcdonald Ave. until I made it to the Boardwalk. (Geography nerds, see map below).
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Categories: Brooklyn · Humor · Journalism · Manhattan · Multimedia
Tagged: Biking, Brooklyn, Columbia University Journalism School, Coney Island, Connor Boals, Cycling, F Train, Gravesend, Times Square
This is Cosmo.
Look out bedbugs, Cosmo will find you.
For my Digital Media Newsroom class, My partner Alex and I have been documenting the pest control business and how the outbreak of bedbugs in New York City have allowed them to stay afloat, and often profit, during the recession. (more…)
Categories: Brooklyn · Humor · Journalism · Photos
Tagged: Connor Boals, Brooklyn, Bedbugs, Rat Terrier
Every Tuesday around noon, I return home to grab a meal and retreat into my thoughts before returning to class. It also happens that at noon the children of PS 135 descend on the playground outside my window.
I never get the retreat I’m hoping for.
From my perch at my kitchen table, my window is a frame. There is no need for television during lunchtime. The children provide the entertainment. There is every ingredient for compelling drama in the fifth grade: love, heartbreak, jealousy and anger.
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Categories: Humor · Journalism · Manhattan · Upper West Side · Writing
Tagged: Connor Boals, Photos, Writing
My buddy Fred Dreier reached out to me after hooking up with Competitor Magazine offering for us to film the ING New York City Marathon for them. It was a long day, but it was really incredible seeing 40,000 runners and what felt like all of New York cheering them on.
I handled the filming, mostly, and Fred put on his competitive running journalist hat, corralling the pros at the end of the race. As members of the “mixed media” we were placed in a tiny box after the finish line, where various sweaty, limping and dazed athletes wearing space blankets were shuttled over to us by public relations people. I can’t imagine ever wanting to be interviewed or even being able to put together intelligible, coherent thoughts after running 26.2 miles, but the finishers were more than accommodating to our pestering immediately after the race.
Here’s the highlight video of the pro race that we put together:
I think Fred has a future in broadcast.
It was quite a weekend of adventure and forgetful “lesson-learning” on my part. (more…)
Categories: Humor · Journalism · Manhattan · Multimedia
Tagged: Competitor Magazine, Connor Boals Meb Keflezighi, Deena Kastor, Fred Dreier, NYC Marathon 2009, Ryan Hall
The joys of journalism: me, in the media lounge at a dog and cat exhibition.
I am so official.
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Categories: Humor · Journalism · Manhattan · Multimedia
Tagged: Cats, Dog show, Dogs, Journalism, Meet the Breeds, Press Pass
I apologize for the lack of updates. Apparently, it is possible to be busier than I was before.
I thought this was funny. A good strategy to get readers?
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Categories: Humor · Journalism
Tagged: Funny, Journalism
