The Urban Eye Pt. 1

Documentary about the changing urban backdrop of New York City. Join your host Jerry Rio as he takes you on a nostalgic tour as he explores the disappearing icons of this metropolis and find out what New Yorkers think about unchecked development and the corporate homogenization that has altered and destroyed much of the uniqueness of the New York City landscape.

14th St. CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED

Such depressed looking mannequins trapped forever in the store windows on 14th street in NYC from 1990

Early 1990′s run down Times Square with “Alone In The CIty” by Sunrise Highway backing track.

A rundown early 90s Times Square waiting in limbo for the Ghouliani administration to turn the worlds most famous cross section into a cheesy Disneyesque tourist strip mall where the centerpiece is a giant McDonald’s.

90′s NYC Sleazy Dive Bars & Porn Tour

A sleaze filled tour of what’s left of some legendary trash culture NYC landmarks. Great images set to the awesome party time song “Mini Bar” by Sunrise Highway.

The Hawaii Kai – NYC urban tropical Tiki paradise, gone but not forgotten!

The legendary Hawaii Kai was a fixture in Times Square for almost 40 years. From the early 1950′s to the late 80′s this establishment was the ultimate in the magical world of Tiki Bar culture. Another example of New York’s loss of unique establishments that are being replaced by sterile, overpriced upscale boring lounges and restaurants. Not a chain or cookie cutter corporate outpost, the Hawaii Kai was a unique and exciting addition to Times Square.

Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop – Open 1929 and still going strong

Death Of A Retail Salesman – visit to Moe Ginsburg NYC 1990

“Gotta Go To Moes” was located at 21st & 5th ave. NYC. Closed around 2005. A mecca of bargain suits, slacks, and even a portly blazer section . Watch as I interview the sales staff and learn how to shcmooze a customer.