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(Katonah, NY) Empire City, Gotham, The Big Apple — whatever you call it, there’s no doubt that New York City has impacted millions of hearts, minds, and imaginations throughout history.

Yesterday I went to an estate auction in the artsy enclave of Hudson, NY, about 120 miles north of the city.

October has arrived and with it, Edward Gorey.

This is the time of year for best-of lists -- The New York Times 10 Best Books of 2009,