After prohibiting them for 116 years, McSorley’s Old Ale House was ordered by Mayor John Lindsay to open its doors to women in 1970. The article from that August describes the first co-ed bar brawl in McSorley’s history, when Lucy Komisar, a vice-president of the National Organization for Women and pictured at right, was heckled and antagonized by patrons. Photo: Barton Silverman/The New York Times
Douchey now, even douchier back then.
East 5th St. Cat - Ever get the feeling you’re being watched?
Repugzel at Tompkins Square Park Dog Halloween Parade
Cuddles with Bane at Tompkins Square Dog Halloween Parade
Revenge of Seamus at Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
Leaf Pile at Tompkins Square Park Dog Halloween Parade
Ms Piggy at Tompkins Square Park Dog Halloween Parade
Space pup at Tompkins Square Dog Halloween Parade
Unemployed Big Bird at Tompkins Square Dog Halloween Parade
Gracie the pug as Evita, winner of the Tompkins Square Dog Halloween Parade. More photos
