The 2020 New York City Taxi Drivers Calendar Is Here and It Is Wonderful

You’ve seen it before. You love it. And now the 2020 version is here.

I’m talking about the New York City Taxi Drivers Calendar.

These men and women spend long hours cruising around the Big Apple, but they need a break from the chaos once in a while. So they all took time to pose for this very entertaining calendar.

Let’s take a look!

1. Framed up.

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2. Definitely NOT Travis Bickle.

Darek, heartthrobbin for the 2014 calendar.

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3. Coffee break.

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4. Lookin’ sharp.

Quintuplets

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5. Time to cool off.

Does this photo even need a caption?

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6. You don’t see that every day.

You wish your hair looked this good.

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7. Special delivery.

The Harlem Globetrotters got nothin on Greg.

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8. Need a lift?

Sometimes the best fix is to stop what you’re doing, take your shirt off and just pose for the camera.•Darek, Mr. May

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9. Let the wind blow.

Posted by NYC Taxi Drivers Calendar on Monday, November 18, 2019

10. Do you have a request?

Mikhail outtake from the 2015 calendar

Posted by NYC Taxi Drivers Calendar on Sunday, November 10, 2019

You can order your 2020 calendar HERE. Great for a stocking stuffer!

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You Have to Check out This ‘Humans of New York’ Interviewee’s Wild Life Story

This woman needs to have a movie made about her life ASAP. I know I’d go see it without a doubt.

But let’s back up a second. Humans of New York is a website that interviews people on the streets of New York and reports their stories. It’s a great way to get slice-of-life tales from regular folks.

Recently, a woman named Tanqueray was interviewed for the site, and, boy, did she tell amazing stories about her life. Here’s how Tanqueray began her life story.

“My mom threw me out of the house at seventeen for getting pregnant, then had me arrested when I tried to get my clothes. Then she fucked the head of parole to try to keep me in jail. She was some prime pussy back then. But the warden did some tests on me and found out I was smart, so I got a scholarship to go anywhere in New York. I chose the Fashion Institute of Technology, which I hated.

But by that time I was already getting work making costumes for the strippers and porn stars in Times Square. All my friends were gay people, because they never judged me. All I did was gay bars: drag queen contests, Crisco Disco, I loved the whole scene. And I couldn’t get enough of the costumes.

My friend Paris used to sit at the bar and sell stolen clothes from Bergdorf and Lord and Taylors, back before they had sensor tags. So I had the best wardrobe: mink coats, 5 inch heels, stockings with seams up the back. I looked like a drag queen, honey. One night a Hasidic rabbi tried to pick me up because he thought I was a tranny. I had to tell him: ‘Baby, this is real fish!””

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“My mom threw me out of the house at seventeen for getting pregnant, then had me arrested when I tried to get my clothes. Then she fucked the head of parole to try to keep me in jail. She was some prime pussy back then. But the warden did some tests on me and found out I was smart, so I got a scholarship to go anywhere in New York. I chose the Fashion Institute of Technology, which I hated. But by that time I was already getting work making costumes for the strippers and porn stars in Times Square. All my friends were gay people, because they never judged me. All I did was gay bars: drag queen contests, Crisco Disco, I loved the whole scene. And I couldn’t get enough of the costumes. My friend Paris used to sit at the bar and sell stolen clothes from Bergdorf and Lord and Taylors, back before they had sensor tags. So I had the best wardrobe: mink coats, 5 inch heels, stockings with seams up the back. I looked like a drag queen, honey. One night a Hasidic rabbi tried to pick me up because he thought I was a tranny. I had to tell him: ‘Baby, this is real fish!”

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I mean…wow.

But Tanqueray wasn’t done. Here’s the second installment of her life story.

“My stripper name was Tanqueray. Back in the seventies I was the only black girl making white girl money. I danced in so many mob clubs that I learned Italian. Black girls weren’t even allowed in some of these places. Nothing but guidos with their pinky rings and the one long fingernail they used for cocaine.

I even did a full twenty minutes in the place they filmed Saturday Night Fever. But I made my real money on the road. Three grand on some trips. Every time Fort Dix had their pay day, they’d bring me in as a feature and call me ‘Ms. Black Universe’ or some shit like that. I had this magic trick where I’d put baby bottle tops on my nipples and squirt real milk, then I’d pull a cherry out of my G-string and feed it to the guy in the front row.

But I never used dildos on stage or any shit like that. Never fucked the booking agents. Never fucked the clients. In fact, one night after a show, I caught another dancer sneaking off to the Tate Hotel with our biggest tipper. Not allowed. So the next night we put a little itching powder in her G-string. Boy did she put on a show that night.

Didn’t see her again until ‘The Longest Yard’ with Burt Reynolds. So I guess she finally fucked the right one.”

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“My stripper name was Tanqueray. Back in the seventies I was the only black girl making white girl money. I danced in so many mob clubs that I learned Italian. Black girls weren’t even allowed in some of these places. Nothing but guidos with their pinky rings and the one long fingernail they used for cocaine. I even did a full twenty minutes in the place they filmed Saturday Night Fever. But I made my real money on the road. Three grand on some trips. Every time Fort Dix had their pay day, they’d bring me in as a feature and call me ‘Ms. Black Universe’ or some shit like that. I had this magic trick where I’d put baby bottle tops on my nipples and squirt real milk, then I’d pull a cherry out of my G-string and feed it to the guy in the front row. But I never used dildos on stage or any shit like that. Never fucked the booking agents. Never fucked the clients. In fact, one night after a show, I caught another dancer sneaking off to the Tate Hotel with our biggest tipper. Not allowed. So the next night we put a little itching powder in her G-string. Boy did she put on a show that night. Didn’t see her again until ‘The Longest Yard’ with Burt Reynolds. So I guess she finally fucked the right one.”

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Are you ready for more? Let’s see what else Tanqueray had to say.

“The scene was different back then. All the adult clubs were mob controlled. It all flowed up to some guy named Matty The Horse. Honestly the mob guys never bothered me. They were cool, and I liked how they dressed. They wore custom made suits. And they went to hair stylists, not barbers. These guys wouldn’t even let you touch their hair when you were fucking them. Not that I ever fucked them.

Because I never turned tricks. Well, except for one time. I took a job from this woman named Madame Blanche. She controlled all the high dollar prostitutes back then. She was like the Internet– could get you anything you wanted. And all the powerful men came to her because she never talked. She set me up with a department store magnate who wanted a black girl dressed like a maid. I thought I could do it.

But when I got to his hotel room, he wanted to spank me with a real belt. So that was it for me. I was done. But Madame Blanche set my best friend Vicki up with The President every time he came to New York. And don’t you dare write his name cause I can’t afford the lawyers. But he’d always spend an hour with her.

He’d send a car to pick her up, bring her to his hotel room, put a Secret Service agent in front of the door, and get this: all he ever did was eat her pussy!”

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“The scene was different back then. All the adult clubs were mob controlled. It all flowed up to some guy named Matty The Horse. Honestly the mob guys never bothered me. They were cool, and I liked how they dressed. They wore custom made suits. And they went to hair stylists, not barbers. These guys wouldn’t even let you touch their hair when you were fucking them. Not that I ever fucked them. Because I never turned tricks. Well, except for one time. I took a job from this woman named Madame Blanche. She controlled all the high dollar prostitutes back then. She was like the Internet– could get you anything you wanted. And all the powerful men came to her because she never talked. She set me up with a department store magnate who wanted a black girl dressed like a maid. I thought I could do it. But when I got to his hotel room, he wanted to spank me with a real belt. So that was it for me. I was done. But Madame Blanche set my best friend Vicki up with The President every time he came to New York. And don’t you dare write his name cause I can’t afford the lawyers. But he’d always spend an hour with her. He’d send a car to pick her up, bring her to his hotel room, put a Secret Service agent in front of the door, and get this: all he ever did was eat her pussy!”

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I wonder which president she’s talking about?!?!?! Let’s get this woman a writing partner this instant so we can get all this in a book and then onto the big screen.

Don’t you agree???

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14 Fun, Free Things to Do in New York City

love New York City. But it can be pricey, depending on what kind of traveler you are. Some folks want to dish out fistfuls of cash, go to Broadway shows, and eat at the nicest restaurants.

Other people, like me, prefer to experience NYC in the cheapest way possible. Sure, I’ll go out for a decent meal, but I also just like to wander around, people watch, and take in the sights and sounds in different neighborhoods.

Here are 14 things you can do for absolutely free in New York City if you happen to find yourself in that great city.

1. Explore the New York Public Library.

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Me hubiese quedado aquí todo el día

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2. Check out the galleries in Chelsea.

3. Of course, spend some time in Central Park.

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Traffic jam at the boat pond #CentralPark #nyc

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4. Take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.

5. Tour the Brooklyn Brewery for free.

6. Check out the different farmer’s markets in the city.

7. Take a walk on the High Line.

8. Watch the street performers (and tip them!).

9. Check out museums when they have free hours.

10. Go to the beach.

11. Visit Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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The Concrete Jungle ?. #newyork

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12. Join in on a free yoga class.

13. Find a free comedy show.

14. Cruise on the Staten Island ferry.

Got any other helpful (cheap) tips for traveling to the Big Apple?

Share them in the comments, please!

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20 of the Best Restaurants in New York City, According to Foodies

NYC is paradise for food lovers. Any kind of food at any price, they have it.

Heck, even the street food is amazing.

Buzzfeed asked their community to share their favorite restaurants in New York City – the one’s that everyone absolutely should go visit – and here are 20 that people feel very strongly you should add to your list next time you’re in the Big Apple.

1. Emily Pizza (Clinton Hill & West Village)

2. Via Carota (Greenwich Village)

3. Grimaldi’s (DUMBO)

4. Wo Hop (Chinatown)

5. Hagi Sake Bar (Midtown)

6. Xochimilco Family Restaurant (South Bronx)

7. Momofuku Noodle Bar (East Village & Midtown West)

8. Joe’s Pizza (Greenwich Village)

9. Zero Otto Nove (Multiple Locations)

10. Roberta’s (Bushwick)

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Pre pizza party pizza with Joj

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11. International Wings Factory (Upper East Side)

12. Alice’s Tea Cup (Upper East Side)

13. Levain Bakery (Upper West Side)

14. Ess-a-Bagel (Gramercy and Midtown)

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?Ess-a-Bagel – New York I got the signature favorite on everything bagel! It was absolutely delicious – one of the best bagels I’ve ever had?? There was more than plenty of cream cheese and fillings (onion, tomato & salmon) which made the whole bagel more flavorful. ?TIP: Order online on their website and skip the line! It was fresh when I picked it up and I enjoyed my bagel at the store without a single wait☺ 먹어본 베이글중에 제일 맛있었어요! 줄이 어마무지했지만 온라인으로 주문하고 픽업하니까 너무 간편하더라고요. 크림치즈랑 안에 들어있는 재료 모두 듬뿍 아낌없이 주셨어용ㅎㅎㅎ? . . . #food #foodporn #foodie #yum #delicious #foodstagram #foodlover #likeforlikes #buzzfeast #dailyfoodfeed #tryitordiet #eeeeeats #jmt #맞팔 #좋아요 #좋아요반사 #일상 #데일리 #먹스타그램 #먹방 #맛집 #소통 #먹스타맞팔 #bagel #breakfast #베이글 #아침 #nycfood #nyceats #뉴욕

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15. Queens Comfort (Astoria)

16. Blanca (Bushwick)

17. Dirt Candy (Lower East Side)

18. Blue Smoke (Flatiron)

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Ain't no thing, but a… ?: @stuffbeneats

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19. Sweet Chick (Williamsburg and Lower East Side)

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Cinnabun waffles ?

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20. Coppelia (Chelsea)

Hmmmm, nobody said White Castle…

Got any of your own suggestions? Share them in the comments!

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20 of the Best Restaurants in New York City, According to Foodies

NYC is paradise for food lovers. Any kind of food at any price, they have it.

Heck, even the street food is amazing.

Buzzfeed asked their community to share their favorite restaurants in New York City – the one’s that everyone absolutely should go visit – and here are 20 that people feel very strongly you should add to your list next time you’re in the Big Apple.

1. Emily Pizza (Clinton Hill & West Village)

2. Via Carota (Greenwich Village)

3. Grimaldi’s (DUMBO)

4. Wo Hop (Chinatown)

5. Hagi Sake Bar (Midtown)

6. Xochimilco Family Restaurant (South Bronx)

7. Momofuku Noodle Bar (East Village & Midtown West)

8. Joe’s Pizza (Greenwich Village)

9. Zero Otto Nove (Multiple Locations)

10. Roberta’s (Bushwick)

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Pre pizza party pizza with Joj

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11. International Wings Factory (Upper East Side)

12. Alice’s Tea Cup (Upper East Side)

13. Levain Bakery (Upper West Side)

14. Ess-a-Bagel (Gramercy and Midtown)

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?Ess-a-Bagel – New York I got the signature favorite on everything bagel! It was absolutely delicious – one of the best bagels I’ve ever had?? There was more than plenty of cream cheese and fillings (onion, tomato & salmon) which made the whole bagel more flavorful. ?TIP: Order online on their website and skip the line! It was fresh when I picked it up and I enjoyed my bagel at the store without a single wait☺ 먹어본 베이글중에 제일 맛있었어요! 줄이 어마무지했지만 온라인으로 주문하고 픽업하니까 너무 간편하더라고요. 크림치즈랑 안에 들어있는 재료 모두 듬뿍 아낌없이 주셨어용ㅎㅎㅎ? . . . #food #foodporn #foodie #yum #delicious #foodstagram #foodlover #likeforlikes #buzzfeast #dailyfoodfeed #tryitordiet #eeeeeats #jmt #맞팔 #좋아요 #좋아요반사 #일상 #데일리 #먹스타그램 #먹방 #맛집 #소통 #먹스타맞팔 #bagel #breakfast #베이글 #아침 #nycfood #nyceats #뉴욕

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15. Queens Comfort (Astoria)

16. Blanca (Bushwick)

17. Dirt Candy (Lower East Side)

18. Blue Smoke (Flatiron)

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Ain't no thing, but a… ?: @stuffbeneats

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19. Sweet Chick (Williamsburg and Lower East Side)

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Cinnabun waffles ?

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20. Coppelia (Chelsea)

Hmmmm, nobody said White Castle…

Got any of your own suggestions? Share them in the comments!

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A High School Student Came out in His Valedictorian Speech and Was Greeted with Wild Applause

It takes a lot of courage to simply get up and speak in front of a large crowd of strangers. It really takes a lot of courage to come out as bisexual in a speech – especially in a valedictorian speech at your high school.

Which is exactly what a young man named Mason Bleu did when speaking at his graduation in New York City. During his speech, Bleu told the audience, for a “long time, I have struggled with my sexuality. I’ve dodged it and ignored it because I wasn’t proud of who I am. But today I’m changing that. I’m proud to be a bisexual man.”

In a Twitter post, Bleu said, “So I came out during my valedictorian speech. It was definitely the scariest thing I’ve ever done but the reaction was amazing. Thank you to everyone who supported me!”

The reaction from parents, friends, faculty, and fellow students: a standing ovation. Take a look at the video.

In a follow-up tweet, Bleu said, “The overarching theme of the speech was about being proud (it is pride month) so I decided that I couldn’t tell people to be proud of who they are when I was in hiding for so long. Anyways, I did this not only for me but for anyone else who has struggled being closeted.”

And Bleu followed up his big coming-out party with a trip to the New York City Pride parade.

 

And he offered up a sympathetic ear to anyone who needed to talk.

Good work, Mason! You’ve undoubtedly encouraged many young people to feel comfortable with they are and where they’re headed in the future.

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Drop Everything! You Can Pay to Have Cuddle Time with Cows at This Farm in New York.

This might be a gamechanger.

Drop what you’re doing, because it’s officially cuddle time.

At the Mountain Horse Farm in Naples, New York, you, yes YOU, can cuddle with the cows for an hour (if you pay $75). Just think about what a great stress reliever that could be for all of us. Personally, I wish there was one of these cuddle farms closer to where I live.

Take a look at how soothing and relaxing this looks…

Ahhhhhh.

1. See what I’m talking about?

2. OMG

3. Up close and personal

4. Perfect

5. New best friend

6. Hello!

7. Gentle giant

8. Awwww

9. I could fall asleep right there

10. Mooooooo

11. Time for a quick bite

12. How could you resist?

13. A little baby

14. Bashful

15. Okay, I’m sold!

That looks like paradise…

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