Those were the 'drop dead' days: three figures defined the past, present and future of New York City in its darkest hour

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Beame was mayor during the bleak period in the 1970s when the city was rapidly decaying, and bankruptcy threatened. O'Connor represented the white, working-class Everyman with his characterization of Archie Bunker on "All in the Family." Joey Ramone led rock music out of the concept-album doldrums with fast-paced records and non-stop performing.

Obituary, Cover Story, Mayors, New York, New York, Actors, Rock singers, 1970s (Decade) AD, Ramone, Joey, O'Connor, Carroll, Beame, Abraham D.

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Clown for a day; what happens when the most outre men's fashions step off the runway and into the subway?

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A personal account of walking, and comuting, in New York City wearing a fashion creation from Walter van Beirendonck is described. The outfit included a furry red face frame.

Personal narratives, Fashion, Men's clothing

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Salad days

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Muller and Satur provide fresh vegetables for some of the best restaurants in Manhattan.

Management, Usage, Behavior, Farmers, Farm produce, Agricultural products, Produce industry, Muller, Eberhard, Satur, Paulette

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