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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.

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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.

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Recent Answers from John V. Barbieri

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

2009-07-15 Manhattan Street Names Ending in Place:

Ethan, My guess is about 40 and here we go: Battery Ericsson Exchange Florence Park Trimble Trinity Asser Levy Baruch Irving Milligan Patchin Rutherford St. Marks Washington Wannamaker

2009-05-24 The Big Apple:

Megan, You asked a bunch of questions and here are my answers: 1) You can purchase tickets at the gate at Yankee Stadium, just be sure that the team is playing there the week that you are visiting

2009-05-01 Egg creams:

New York's (Brooklyn's) Famous Egg Cream 1 cup milk Sparkling seltzer water About 2 tablespoons Fox's U-Bet Chocolate-Flavored Syrup* To concoct an authentic Brooklyn Egg Cream, pour milk into

 

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