New York City Archives

Veteran & NYC Firefighter Throws First Pitch for Yankees

Jun 14, 2018

Sal is a U.S. Army Veteran, former FDNY firefighter, and proud New Yorker whose dream came true to throw the first pitch at Yankee Stadium.

Herman R., 90, Visits New York City For The First Time.

Apr 16, 2017

Mr. Herman R., of Morrisville, North Carolina, is a 90 year old man who has lived in a small town in North Carolina for his entire life. Herman has led a very busy and full life, raising five children alongside his wife and opening his own carpeting business. Herman...

Lynn Goes Back to the Big Apple

Nov 11, 2016

78 year-old Lynn is a resident of Brookdale Vista Grande in Colorado Springs, but she is a New Yorker at heart. Her Wish of a Lifetime was to return to New York City, where she hasn’t been in over 25 years. Lynn had to leave New York City on short notice when her...