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Expertise
I am a New York City trivia buff. I have written "Mr. New York`s Trivia Quiz", a 600-page fun book which offers hundreds of multiple choice questions and answers. Each of the 38 chapters cover a different aspect of NYC. The topics include: places, people, history, sports, buildings, theatre, fun facts & more.
Experience in the area
I was born and raised in NYC. My website is www.mrnewyorktrivia.com
Organizations
N.Y. Trial Lawyer's Association
Publications
In New York magazine.
Education/Credentials
St. John's Law School, New York
What do you like about this subject?
If you didn't already know it...NYC is the greatest city in the world...now more than ever!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
"Mr. New York's Trivia Quiz - Volume 2" is now available for sale on www.mrnewyorktrivia.com
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
My website, MRNEWYORKTRIVIA.COM contains some sample New York City trivia questions (with answers).
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
The World Trade Center contained more structural steel than the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Lexa | 05/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a bunch! |
| Ariel | 02/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Joseph | 01/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You! I know this is correct ..... |
| robert | 09/24/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Alice | 08/03/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. I couldn't find ..... |
Recent Answers from John V. Barbieri
2011-02-24 street grid:
Sam, The original layout of the streets of Manhattan above Houston Street was devised by the Commissioners' Plan of 1811, which put in place the grid plan. A group of 3 men devised this plan. According
2010-08-01 NYC Buildings:
Alice, Great question. If there is a person who can give you an up-to-date list of all the buildings in the city, it's probably an employee of the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority
2010-06-23 How many public phone boxes in the USA:
Dave, Some full-size outdoor phone booths are still around in Manhattan. There are 2 or 3 and 2 of them are on West End Avenue (one at West 65th Street). It's missing a door, so it's not really a box
2009-11-15 History of the name of Moore Street in NYC:
Moore Street Before landfill changed the shape of Manhattan, Moore Street was the location where boats were moored. The final "e" was added to the name over time. North Moore Street This Tribeca cross
2009-09-15 Perry Street NYC:
Cindy, It was named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, who commanded the U.S. fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. After the battle, he sent the famous dispatch: "We have met the
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