Introducting Notes on Nolita

Welcome to my blog, Notes on Nolita. My name is Thomas Garry and I am a journalism student at New York University. This blog, for my Reporting Downtown class, will feature regular updates on the Nolita/Little Italy section of Manhattan.

For many, the heart of New York lies in their neighborhood. On weekends, I love getting outside my own neighborhood, Greenwich Village, and exploring the rest of the city. The gentrification of neighborhoods is particularly interesting to me, and Nolita is a prime example.

Learning about and writing about these changes is something I love. During my four years at NYU, I have worked for our student run newspaper, the Washington Square News, where I am now managing editor. Through the years, I have had the chance to report on all types of stories, about both my school and my city.

I look forward to new challenge—keeping up with a rapidly changing neighborhood, and making the transition from traditional print to the digital realm of reporting. Nolita has always been one of my favorite parts of the city, from the architecture to the atmosphere, and I am excited to explore all its new developments with you.