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lapfog_1

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6. I was there in 1986

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 02:04 AM

Sunday

I went with my then girlfriend, she knew a couple in SoHo that had a spare bedroom for us. Happened to be in the same building where Gregory Hines lived. Hines invited any residents of the building to his rooftop penthouse to watch the fireworks that ringed lower Manhattan. Most awesome fireworks ever... I don't think there was ever a better display before or since. Also there was the parade of tall ships and the re dedication of the Statue Of Liberty... we did the sailing tour out to the Statue of Liberty and back.

The couple that invited us also gave us a tour of their office on something like the 90th floor of the WTC where they both worked. I have no idea if they were still working there or not 15 years later... I hope not.

One of my fondest memories of traveling to NYC.

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