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Open Phones: NYC's Ugly Buildings

Leonard takes your calls on NYC's ugliest buildings. What do you think is the worst building in New York? What makes it ugly, awful, or dysfunctional?

Tune in to hear more about NYC's worst buildings on September 25, when NY Times Streetscapes columnist Christopher Gray joins us to share his winning (or should we say losing) choices.

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Tiki Barber Talks

In Tiki, Tiki Barber talks about his childhood, growing up alongside his identical twin brother Ronde with a strong mother and absent father. He recounts his extraordinary football career and surprise retirement at the age of 31. He joins Leonard to speak about his past and the challenges that lie ahead.

Tiki is available for purchase at amazon.com

Event: Tiki Barber will be speaking and signing books
Friday, September 21 at 12:30pm
Barnes & Noble on 5th Avenue
555 5th Avenue, between 45th and 46th Streets

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The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical

The year is 1967 and the Vietnam War is at its height. In New York City, a tribe of hippies rail against the establishment, protesting intolerance, brutality, and the dehumanization of society. This is the story from the famous musical “Hair.” The original production premiered at The Public Theater in 1967 and then moved to Broadway for a run of 1,873 performances. Galt MacDermot, who wrote the music for “Hair,” talks about what it’s been like preparing the 40th anniversary concert performances for Joe’s Pub in the Park.

Events: “Hair” will be performed on September 22, 23, and 24 at 7pm
At The Delacorte Theater in Central Park (Mid-Park at 80th Street)
Tickets are free and are distributed on the day of the show at The Delacorte Theater and The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street)
Learn more about the show here.

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A Veteran Journalist Gets Personal

Mike O’Connor is a veteran journalist: having worked as a reporter for CBS News, the New York Times, and NPR. But he turns his attention inward in Crisis, Pursued by Disaster, Followed Closely by Catastrophe. He decided to write this deeply personal account after uncovering the dark truth about his family’s past.

Crisis, Pursued by Disaster, Followed Closely by Catastrophe is available for purchase at amazon.com

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Patricia T. O’Conner

Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner responds to recent reader mail and answers your questions about the use and misuse of the English language. Call 212-433-9692 or post a question or comment during the show. If your question isn’t answered on air, you can email Patricia directly by going to her website, grammarphobia.com, and clicking on "write us."

Woe Is I Jr. is available for purchase at amazon.com

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