April 27, 2009 Issue
Cover Story
The Rage of the Rich
Bonus-bashing and tax-hiking have left the privileged classes fuming, but their fury—in its candor and explicit exceptionalism—
may have started the first frank conversation about money this town has had in years. By Gabriel Sherman
Plus:The Political Art of Anger Management
Has Andrew Cuomo ridden the populist wave so skillfully that he is,
for all practical purposes, already the governor of New York? By Chris Smith
On the Cover: Photograph by Hannah Whitaker/New York Magazine.
Features
Dolly or Bust
To understand Broadway’s newest composer, you have to start in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. But that’s not where you’ll really find her.
The Lost Skyline
Casualties of a building boom that got ahead of itself.
Intelligencer
Where the Jobs Are
Unemployment in the city is at 8.1 percent, the highest it’s been in six years.
Staying the King
Governor Paterson’s backroom plan to get back in his party’s good graces.
God’s Will in Hard Times
Joel Osteen’s up at bat.
The Neighborhood News
Our roundup of news from around the city.
Life Worth Living
Susan Boyle’s dreams.
Grey Gardens, Before the Maysles
"I had seen a small article about an eviction notice for Jackie Kennedy’s relatives."
55 Minutes With ?uestlove
The Roots (and Jimmy Fallon) bandleader is in search of a nap, and maybe an apartment in the city.
Hobbled Hutton
Lauren Hutton is determined to be at this year’s Costume Institute ball at the Met.
White Collared TV
Larry Levine, who advises white-collar criminals, isn’t afraid of publicity.
Back and Forth
We spoke to Serena Williams and Selita Ebanks at the spring dance for Friends of New Yorkers for Children.
Scattershot Talent
Rebecca Schiffman released her newest album on iTunes, and is painting eBay listings.
Strategist
Best Bets
A new discount fashion site, sweet solar lighting, and more.
The Look Book
“There’s a site called Mixi with 190 Japanese parents from Brooklyn. We meet in the basement of the public library and sing Japanese songs.”
Wild Blue Yonder
How a bold palette choice turned an apartment conversion into an artistic statement.
The Underground Gourmet
Sorella is a particularly bright spot on the Lower East Side.
In Season
Tropical fruit like mango is a tangy bridge between winter’s citrus and the berries of spring.
The Messiah Hails From Portland
Stumptown’s Duane Sorenson has come to save you (and the rest of New York) from inferior house brew.
Selling While Selling
Nobody’s looking at your condo building? Open a pop-up store in one of the apartments.
Culture
Laughter in the Dark
Bill Irwin and Nathan Lane on their long wait to play Godot.
Stephen Petronio’s Salty Pas de Deux
“I’m done with the image of how I used to dance,” says choreographer Stephen Petronio.
Influences: Michael Caine
In Is Anybody There?, he plays a magician who befriends a kid by reminiscing about his improbable life.
The Movie Review
James Toback’s documentary on disgraced boxer Mike Tyson is a knockout.
How to Make Good ’n’ Cheesy Pop
Four rock stars enter a recording studio and emerge as Tinted Windows.
The Classical Music Review
Terry Riley’s In C, the founding work of minimalism, finally makes it to Carnegie Hall.
What Does Goo Mean to You?
We asked passersby for their interpretations of Marilyn Minter's Green Pink Caviar.
The Book Review
Dave Cullen examines how we process inexplicable tragedy.
Agenda
Hot Cookie
As every Mallomar lunatic knows, April is the cruelest month.
Departments
Comments: Week of April 27, 2009
Readers share their stories of their early days in New York.
Correction: April 20 Crossword Solution
This is a correct version of the solution to last week’s crossword puzzle.
The Approval Matrix: Week of April 27, 2009
Our deliberately oversimplified guide to who falls where on our taste hierarchies.
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