LABOR, LITERATURE AND LANDMARK LECTURE SERIESSPRING 2017

Corey KilgannonBehind the Scenes with a New York Times Reporter

Tuesday, May 2nd AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARYThe lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

THE GENERAL SOCIETY OF MECHANICS & TRADESMENOF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Founded 1785

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural A�airs, in partnership with the City Council.

Corey Kilgannon has been writing for The New York Times since 1994 when he was a copy boy on the paper. He has been a sta� reporter for the Metro Desk since 2000. As a reporter, he searches for the compelling, quirky and interesting stories about New Yorkers from the 5 boroughs, writing features and his ‘Character Study’ column for the Sunday Metropolitan Section. His fascinating columns include an incisive pro�le of former police detective, Frank Serpico, who inspired the �lm, Serpico.

Mr. Kilgannon’s job is incredibly varied, meeting New Yorkers from all walks of life, distilling their lives and experiences into engaging and lively features. Recent stories he has written, that illustrate the diversity of his coverage, include: the teenage sweethearts who survived the Holocaust; the poignant ode to a milkman killed 60 years ago; a battle between two Crown Heights kosher pizzerias: a forgotten Irish painter’s Brooklyn Renaissance; a hipster cop; the 107 year old Bronx resident still toasting life; and a mom and pop store from Little Italy. During his presentation, Mr. Kilgannon will talk about his life as a reporter at the Times.

20 WEST 44th Street (BETWEEN 5TH AND 6th AVENUES), New York City$15 General Admission; $10 General Society Members and Senior Citizens; $5 Students.

To register please contact The General Society at 212 840 1840, ext. 2 or email: meg.stanton@generalsociety.org. Advance registration is recommended.

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