Jim Luce’s New York City writings capture the soul of the metropolis through intimate encounters with both cultural icons and unsung heroes who define its character. These essays chronicle decades of city life—from the raw energy of 1980s Times Square to the tranquil paths of Roosevelt Island—weaving together profiles of figures like Yoko Ono and Keith Haring with stories of immigrants, activists, and neighborhood champions who embody New York’s restless spirit. Whether uncovering the hidden histories of East Village institutions or tracing the journeys of those who’ve triumphed over adversity, Luce reveals how individual lives pulse through the city’s broader narrative, creating a mosaic of human drama that makes New York endlessly compelling.

1. ART | Jason Naylor: Brooklyn’s Vibrant Voice of Urban Positivity (July 30, 2025)
2. ‘Bronx Banksy’ Transforms Urban Landscapes with Street Art (July 29, 2025)
3. Chopsticks, Secrets: East Village Diner’s Brush with Exiled Nobility (July 14, 2025)
4. Cornell University’s Tech Campus on Our Roosevelt Island [draft]
5. Defying Odds: An Egyptian Immigrant’s Journey from Tragedy to Triumph (May 26, 2024)
6. End of Era: In Hell’s Kitchen, Authentic Thai ‘Noodies’ Closes (July 29, 2025)
7. Fifteen Years of Trust: Exemplary Dental Care at NYU Dental Clinic (July 19, 2025)
8. From Bangkok to Bordeaux: Interior Design Book of Inson Dubois Wood (Originally pub. in Huffington Post, Sept. 28, 2016)
9. Full Circle: Revisiting MoMA with Visionary Artist Mumtaz Hussain (Aug. 9, 2024)
10. I Lived Off Times Square, 1983 (June 26, 2012)
11. Images of My Mentor and Sensei, Dr. Kazuko Tatsumura
12. In Manhattan, a Moonlit Feast Resurrects Lost Royalty of Ancient Siam (Sept. 2, 2025)
13. Inspired by Elie Wiesel: A Journey of Compassion and Advocacy (May 26, 2020)
14. Japanese Holistic Healer in NYC to Build School for Tibetan Orphans in India (originally pub. in Huffington Post, Jan. 24, 2011)
15. Jonathan Hollander’s Battery Dance Company 38 Years Later (Originally published in The Huffington Post, Aug. 18, 2013)
16. Legacy of Trust in Vision Care: Exceptional Care at SUNY Optometry (July 19, 2025)
17. Mayor, Millionaire, Mensch: Michael Bloomberg
18. Meet the Amazing Aroon Shivdasani of NYC’s Indo-American Arts Council (Originally published in Huffington Post, May 15, 2010)
19. NYC’s Bottcher Seeks Congress Seat to Shield Immigrant Communities (Dec. 16, 2025)
20. One Family’s Love for Brooklyn’s Timeless Coastal Gem on the Boardwalk (July 29, 2025)
21. Musical Legend and Peace Activist Yoko Ono
22. Neon Nights, Hustler’s Delight: My Times Square Adventures in the Early ’80s (June 26, 2012)
23. Profile in Courage: the History-Making Geraldine A. Ferraro (Originally published in Daily Kos, April 1, 2011)
24. Queens [draft]
25. Realtor Jeremy Hu On Top of the World in New York City
26. Remembering Bella Abzug: A Beacon of Progressive Politics (May 24, 2024)
27. Remembering Eva Moskowitz Speaking in My NYC Home
28. Rev. Dr. T.K. Nakagawa, Japanese Buddhist Monk in New York (May 13, 2023)
29. Roosevelt Island: Our Home, New York City’s Hidden Sanctuary (Aug 14, 2025)
30. Roosevelt Island Turns 66: A Unique New York City Gem (July 11, 2025)
31. St. Mark’s Place: A Cultural Revolution in New York’s East Village (July 12, 2025)
32. Video: Spring – and Our Lovely Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms (April 15, 2021)
33. When Art Met Love: Keith Haring’s Personal Revolution (July 14, 2025)
34. With Him From the Start: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams (May 23, 2024)

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