A while back, I said I’d post a mission statement for Tudor City View. I didn’t want to rush one out because I wanted to have some time to see what this whole newsletter would be.
First and foremost was asking myself if I Could even write regularly? OK, I can.
Second was Could I do the advance planning that a “newsletter” requires? I think I figured that part out too, because it’s really fun.
And lastly, Can I convey my love of our neighborhood in this medium? In spite of my weird/unc/metal/rap/noisy taste in music combined with dumb humor, strange art, and old school NYC shit-talking? Seems like it.
So I’m in. Because of Tudor City View, I’ve already met some amazing humans who have lived here for a long time and have fought for how beautiful our neighborhood is. This inspires me. The people I have met have a spirit that can only be described as “Tudor Citian”. (Copyright 2026, Me)
I hope to honor them. Onward to the Mission Statement. But first a picture that is a s/o to my new friends from the Tudor City Greens.
Big shocker here, but Tudor City View is an extension of my personality. So this won’t be a mission statement, but more like hopeful guardrails in bulletpoints. That’s kinda how I roll and I hope to regularly evolve it with the feedback from all of y’alls.
OK. Wind up done. Here comes the pitch.
Tudor City View was created to bring the humans in and of our neighborhood together. TCV hopes to represent all of the people who call this wonderful neighborhood home.
Tudor City View promises to keep up-to-date on the events and issues that are regularly happening and will actively encourage everyone to join the established organizations of Tudor City. MANY people have been beacons of stewardship before TCV was even a glimmer in the internet’s eyes… and those are the people we should be working with.
Tudor City View will never forget we are New Yorkers. Yo. We got each other’s back and let’s never forget that.
No AI anything. Not pictures, not words, not design. By people, for people.
Tudor City View will definitely have opinions. But those opinions (aka, mine) are not set in stone. I encourage anyone who wants to take an active role in offering differing viewpoints to write about them. The comments are the easy place but if you want to write up an article, I'll happily work with you to get that done and published.
As such, Tudor City View actively encourages alla y’alls to be writers. What do you care about? Email me at tudorcityview@gmail.com and let’s work together. Collaboration. It rules even moreso when we get to hang out and talk in the South Park.
And finally, and most importantly, Tudor City View believes in love and respect for all of our fellow human beings, beyond just our neighborhood and our city. Hatred and intolerance are the only things that TCV will be intolerant of. The right to swing your arms around ends at your nose, ya dig?
Is that too serious? Very well might be. Fuck it. I love living here and that’s where my head is now. I very much appreciate you reading these posts.
Join up, y’alls!
CIVICALLYS
Here’s where to go for voting information! October 24th starts off early voting. Pretty sure our early voting location is at the High School of Art & Design - 249 East 56th Street, 10022 - but click here to check for yourself.
The first of the Halloween events are starting to jump off. The Kids’ Halloween and Book Swap is this Saturday, October 17th at 1 p.m. It’ll be in the South Park.
The Dog Costume Parade is still October 25th. Get ready, friends.
The temperature is dropping. Expect it to get down to the 40s and 50s this week. Might be time to break out the jacket.
TO DO
Dillinger Escape Plan is playing at Saint Vitus! I saw this band open for Mr. Bungle in Ventura, California in 1999. They ruled then, still rule now. This is on Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Fall Movie Nights are taking place over in Hudson Yards for people who aren't into post-hardcore-art-math-rock. This Friday, the 16th isWicked! Go sing along.
And finally, IGORRR and Secret Chiefs 3 are playing Friday the 16th at Webster Hall. FR, it’s a tough choice between this show and seeing Rocket From The Crypt at Irving Plaza. There is a nostalgia play here for SC3 and RFTC with me. But IGORRR? My goodness, never seen him play anything less than a terrifying brilliant set. But also, RFTC is so good that I broke my knee the last time I saw them play live.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Oh this is easy as heck. I should have thought more about it. BUT WHATEVERS.
I Love John’s Coffee Shop. It’s still my Seinfeld spot.
So for the second time in less than six months, everyone give it up for John’s Coffee Shop!! Always packed, never a let down, and those burgers and fries. Jack is my friend over there and he’s the best. As is the rest of the staff.
Honestly, on the weekends there is usually a line, but if you are rolling solo, it’s quick to get to the counter. And off-hours are usually the best. At 8 a.m. any day, they open and are ready to go.
-TCV