Bingo is one of the more bland forms in which legalized gambling takes place in New York City. Despite its slightly boring quality, worse odds and winnings, Bingo still attracts a following among New York’s older working classes. The following is rather small, and now there are only 10 commercial Bingo halls left in the…
Monthly Archives: December 2010
A New Tree Comes To Rockefeller Center
Have you ever wondered where the Christmas tree displayed in Rockefeller Center each winter comes from? Generally through the years the trees have come from families who have watched their tree grow for several generations. In 1986 the tree came from the home of Mary and Vinnie Frohling in Rockland County. The Norwegian spruce was…
And… The Tree is Lit!
Rockefeller Center in New York City has been transformed into a magical winter wonderland to host the stars that came out for the annual lighting of the Christmas tree. Mariah Carey started the show with a performance of Oh Santa. Kylie Minogue sang Santa Baby while dressed in a large white coat and boots as…
