Published by Matt Weber
Photographing NYC for 25 years, six of them while driving a New York City taxi. Trying very hard to capture the city as life unfolds, meaning I never stage any of my photos! Also I am a close confidant of the immortal Dave Beckerman, (quintessential NYC photographer) and owner of the first photography blog in the known universe.
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Black and White Street Photographs of New York City by Matt Weber 
Duffy Square? I’ve never heard of it. Does it still exist?
This photo is a perfect example of how the value of an image can appreciate with time. Aside from great composition, it’s become historic!
Times Square of past looks so stripped down (no pun intended) compared to today’s chain stores and flashing lights and billboards.
During last year’s visit, I was devastated to see they were leveling most of the buildings on 54th Street across from Studio 54.
Most of the buildings looked like they hadn’t been touched or inhabited since the 70s, but for some nostalgic reason, I loved looking around the area imagining the whole vibe that existed when hundreds of people waited outside 54 in hopes of gaining entrance. Based on photos I’ve seen, the lobby of the 54 has remained virtually untouched.
Father Duffy’s statue is still there on 46th or 47th right smack in the middle of the two avenues…