Brutally cold weather in NYC, but not much snow

as we write it is -7C outside, -15C in the wind. cold & clear (but no snow - there was much more last year; i think it is all in Europe) . there was almost no one at the normally bustling Union Square today when we went to drop off our compost. Most of the stall vendors didn't even turn up. it was very bleak and spent most of it indoors. too bad if you are homeless nearby Stuyvesant Square: deserted

a hot apple cider was the order of the day at Union Square

sunday was clear and bright though still frigid. it made for excellent sharp photography of these Midtown icons: Empire State Building and Chrysler Building