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| New York Today: Who Is Your New Yorker of the Year? | New York Today: Who Is Your New Yorker of the Year? |
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| Updated 6:53 a.m. | |
| Good morning on this drizzly Monday. | Good morning on this drizzly Monday. |
| As we near the end of an eventful year — perhaps “eventful” is an understatement — we’re reflecting on the moments and the people who most defined 2016. | As we near the end of an eventful year — perhaps “eventful” is an understatement — we’re reflecting on the moments and the people who most defined 2016. |
| And so, we kick off our second annual New Yorker of the Year contest, to honor those who have shaped our city over the past 12 months in some way, big or small. | And so, we kick off our second annual New Yorker of the Year contest, to honor those who have shaped our city over the past 12 months in some way, big or small. |
| To begin the brainstorming, we spoke to last year’s winner, the Rev. Ann Kansfield, the Fire Department’s first female (and first lesbian) chaplain. | To begin the brainstorming, we spoke to last year’s winner, the Rev. Ann Kansfield, the Fire Department’s first female (and first lesbian) chaplain. |
| What makes a model New Yorker? | What makes a model New Yorker? |
| “Someone who loves the city and all of the people in it,” Chaplain Kansfield told us. | “Someone who loves the city and all of the people in it,” Chaplain Kansfield told us. |
| “Somebody who is willing to interact with strangers, because what makes a New York moment is when strangers connect, and suddenly it becomes a small town.” | “Somebody who is willing to interact with strangers, because what makes a New York moment is when strangers connect, and suddenly it becomes a small town.” |
| What qualities come to mind? | What qualities come to mind? |
| “Creativity, compassion and the ability to really be authentic,” she said. “Someone who makes a difference in everyday life and has a passion for urban life.” | “Creativity, compassion and the ability to really be authentic,” she said. “Someone who makes a difference in everyday life and has a passion for urban life.” |
| Who would you nominate for this year’s contest? | Who would you nominate for this year’s contest? |
| Sgt. Hameed Armani and the city’s nearly 1,000 Muslim police officers, she said. | Sgt. Hameed Armani and the city’s nearly 1,000 Muslim police officers, she said. |
| Sergeant Armani, an immigrant from Afghanistan, was one of the officers who bravely drove what looked to be a bomb away from Times Square in July. | Sergeant Armani, an immigrant from Afghanistan, was one of the officers who bravely drove what looked to be a bomb away from Times Square in July. |
| “That stuck out to me as a group, and an individual representative of that group, that really is willing to make self-sacrifices for the people of the city,” she said. | “That stuck out to me as a group, and an individual representative of that group, that really is willing to make self-sacrifices for the people of the city,” she said. |
| She also nominated the former firefighter Ray Pfeifer, who is battling cancer that was linked to his work as an emergency worker on Sept. 11, 2001. | She also nominated the former firefighter Ray Pfeifer, who is battling cancer that was linked to his work as an emergency worker on Sept. 11, 2001. |
| Mr. Pfeifer, along with the advocate John Feal and the comedian Jon Stewart, worked to get health coverage “for thousands of New Yorkers who are sick as a result of their service at ground zero,” she said. | Mr. Pfeifer, along with the advocate John Feal and the comedian Jon Stewart, worked to get health coverage “for thousands of New Yorkers who are sick as a result of their service at ground zero,” she said. |
| In addition to Ms. Kansfield’s picks, a few more New Yorkers who stood out to us this year: | In addition to Ms. Kansfield’s picks, a few more New Yorkers who stood out to us this year: |
| • The late Rose Orbach, a 104-year-old Queens resident who voted in her 16th consecutive presidential election in November, reminding us of our civic duties and our rights, which so many around the world do not have. | • The late Rose Orbach, a 104-year-old Queens resident who voted in her 16th consecutive presidential election in November, reminding us of our civic duties and our rights, which so many around the world do not have. |
| • The photographer Bill Cunningham, who captured New York in an inimitable way and remains a reminder to always do what you love. | • The photographer Bill Cunningham, who captured New York in an inimitable way and remains a reminder to always do what you love. |
| • Jackie-Michelle Martinez, the longtime Fire Department veteran who is spearheading the institution’s efforts to recruit more women. | • Jackie-Michelle Martinez, the longtime Fire Department veteran who is spearheading the institution’s efforts to recruit more women. |
| • Ken Thompson, the first black district attorney of Brooklyn and a voice for racial justice, who died from cancer in October. | • Ken Thompson, the first black district attorney of Brooklyn and a voice for racial justice, who died from cancer in October. |
| • Anthony Butler, a blind Bronx native who ran his first New York City Marathon, showing us that anything is possible. | • Anthony Butler, a blind Bronx native who ran his first New York City Marathon, showing us that anything is possible. |
| • The cast of “Hamilton,” who used the stage not only to teach us about our roots but also to remind the government about its responsibility to uphold our American values. | • The cast of “Hamilton,” who used the stage not only to teach us about our roots but also to remind the government about its responsibility to uphold our American values. |
| • The community around West 23rd Street in Chelsea, which came together to help the residents of Selis Manor, a home for the blind, after a bomb exploded next to it in September. | • The community around West 23rd Street in Chelsea, which came together to help the residents of Selis Manor, a home for the blind, after a bomb exploded next to it in September. |
| Now it’s your turn: Who do you think should be named New Yorker(s) of the Year, and why? Let us know by filling out the form at the bottom of today’s column. | Now it’s your turn: Who do you think should be named New Yorker(s) of the Year, and why? Let us know by filling out the form at the bottom of today’s column. |
| Here’s what else is happening: | Here’s what else is happening: |
| Here comes the rain again. | Here comes the rain again. |
| It’s the morning commute that looks soggy, but the afternoon looks clear, dry and with a high of 50. | It’s the morning commute that looks soggy, but the afternoon looks clear, dry and with a high of 50. |
| Scattered showers are expected throughout the week. | Scattered showers are expected throughout the week. |
| Prepare your umbrella for a workout. | Prepare your umbrella for a workout. |
| • Minority inmates in state prisons are disciplined at higher rates than whites, and are sent to solitary confinement more frequently and for longer periods, according to a New York Times investigation. [New York Times] … | • Minority inmates in state prisons are disciplined at higher rates than whites, and are sent to solitary confinement more frequently and for longer periods, according to a New York Times investigation. [New York Times] … |
| • … The Times also found that minorities facing parole were at a marked disadvantage, underscoring a host of problems in the parole process. [New York Times] | • … The Times also found that minorities facing parole were at a marked disadvantage, underscoring a host of problems in the parole process. [New York Times] |
| • Some city leaders are calling for Citi Bike to expand for the first time to the Bronx and Staten Island, but officials say the system may need public funding to reach all five boroughs. [New York Times] | • Some city leaders are calling for Citi Bike to expand for the first time to the Bronx and Staten Island, but officials say the system may need public funding to reach all five boroughs. [New York Times] |
| • A reality show could follow a city councilman’s long-shot bid to challenge Mayor Bill de Blasio in next year’s election. [New York Times] | • A reality show could follow a city councilman’s long-shot bid to challenge Mayor Bill de Blasio in next year’s election. [New York Times] |
| • A petition is calling for the city to be reimbursed for the money it spends protecting Donald J. Trump and his family. [DNAinfo] | • A petition is calling for the city to be reimbursed for the money it spends protecting Donald J. Trump and his family. [DNAinfo] |
| • A look at the future of the city’s municipal ID card under the Trump administration. [New York Magazine] | • A look at the future of the city’s municipal ID card under the Trump administration. [New York Magazine] |
| • The state is considering plans to build a deck over a 13-acre rail yard in the South Bronx in order to develop the area. [Crain’s New York] | • The state is considering plans to build a deck over a 13-acre rail yard in the South Bronx in order to develop the area. [Crain’s New York] |
| • After escaping an abusive father in their tin-roof house in Central America, Alex Chan, 17, made his way to Brooklyn. [New York Times] | • After escaping an abusive father in their tin-roof house in Central America, Alex Chan, 17, made his way to Brooklyn. [New York Times] |
| • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “In a Box of More Than 300 Letters, a Godsend for a Broken Heart” | • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “In a Box of More Than 300 Letters, a Godsend for a Broken Heart” |
| • Scoreboard: Steelers topple Giants, 24-14. Red Wings defeat Islanders, 4-3. Knicks oust Kings, 106-96. | • Scoreboard: Steelers topple Giants, 24-14. Red Wings defeat Islanders, 4-3. Knicks oust Kings, 106-96. |
| • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Monday Briefing. | • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Monday Briefing. |
| • The Art of the Holiday Window, a behind-the-scenes look at some of the city’s most famous displays, at the National Arts Club in Manhattan. 8 p.m. [Free, R.S.V.P. here] | • The Art of the Holiday Window, a behind-the-scenes look at some of the city’s most famous displays, at the National Arts Club in Manhattan. 8 p.m. [Free, R.S.V.P. here] |
| • Indulge in a little Monday Night Magic — plus juggling, mind-reading and more — at the Players Theater in Greenwich Village. 8 p.m. [$42.50] | • Indulge in a little Monday Night Magic — plus juggling, mind-reading and more — at the Players Theater in Greenwich Village. 8 p.m. [$42.50] |
| • Calling all aspiring writers! Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know, a workshop at the Brooklyn Brainery in Prospect Heights, meets at 8:30 p.m. [$10] | • Calling all aspiring writers! Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know, a workshop at the Brooklyn Brainery in Prospect Heights, meets at 8:30 p.m. [$10] |
| • Glide into the week at these ice rinks in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Times and prices vary. | • Glide into the week at these ice rinks in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Times and prices vary. |
| • Looking ahead: Public Discourse in a Time of Crazy, a lecture by The New York Times Op-Ed columnist Paul Krugman, on Tuesday at the New York Public Library. [Tickets here] | • Looking ahead: Public Discourse in a Time of Crazy, a lecture by The New York Times Op-Ed columnist Paul Krugman, on Tuesday at the New York Public Library. [Tickets here] |
| • Nets host Wizards, 7:30 p.m. (YES). Jets host Colts, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN). | • Nets host Wizards, 7:30 p.m. (YES). Jets host Colts, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN). |
| • Subway and PATH | • Subway and PATH |
| • Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak | • Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak |
| • Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s. | • Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s. |
| • Alternate-side parking: in effect until Dec. 8. | • Alternate-side parking: in effect until Dec. 8. |
| • Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry | • Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry |
| • Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark | • Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark |
| Now that we’ve gotten the ball rolling, we’d love for you to tell us who, in your eyes, are the New Yorkers of the Year. | Now that we’ve gotten the ball rolling, we’d love for you to tell us who, in your eyes, are the New Yorkers of the Year. |
| It might be someone who made a difference in the community, or someone who put others first in challenging situations. Or perhaps someone who embodied New York values for the betterment of society. | It might be someone who made a difference in the community, or someone who put others first in challenging situations. Or perhaps someone who embodied New York values for the betterment of society. |
| This person doesn’t have to be famous, but we do ask that you try to look beyond your household and family. | This person doesn’t have to be famous, but we do ask that you try to look beyond your household and family. |
| You can share your ideas by filling out this form. | You can share your ideas by filling out this form. |
| You can also let us know your thoughts in the comments — just be sure to include: | You can also let us know your thoughts in the comments — just be sure to include: |
| • The name of the person you are nominating. | • The name of the person you are nominating. |
| • Their neighborhood. | • Their neighborhood. |
| • A brief description of why they should be named New Yorker of the Year. | • A brief description of why they should be named New Yorker of the Year. |
| Be creative and encourage your friends, family and neighbors to participate. We’ll update you with a tally in a couple of weeks and announce the winner at the end of the month. | Be creative and encourage your friends, family and neighbors to participate. We’ll update you with a tally in a couple of weeks and announce the winner at the end of the month. |
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