New York Magazine: February 16, 2009 Issue

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February 16, 2009

Cover Story

Timing Is Everything

Demetri Martin doesn’t do political humor. But he may be the Barack Obama of comedy—a cerebral stand-up whose moment has arrived just in time. By Adam Sternbergh

On the Cover: Photograph by Jake Chessum for New York Magazine. Grooming by Sarah Potempa/The Wall Group.

Intelligencer

D.C. vs. NYC: The Poll

Has the balance of power (and the high spirits) really shifted southward? We polled 50 New Yorkers and 50 District denizens to find out.*
Commonwealth

Sure, we want to see Wall Street humbled. But beggaring these guys is bad for New York.
Actual Price

Art world fears Brandeis sale.
Enronball

The Mets get your taxes whether you like it or not.
The Neighborhood News

Our roundup of news from around the city.
Wilde Times

The huge legacy of a small bookshop.
148 Minutes With Agyness Deyn

The British model treats her lingerie like a parka—and almost forgets Fashion Week.
Peter Gravelle, Vicious Enabler

It’s been 30 years since Peter Gravelle handed his friend Sid Vicious his last half-gram of heroin.
South Fork Summer Shuffle for Gere

Richard Gere seems to like keeping his brokers busy.
No Dogs on the Runway

The recession ended plans for a spring version of Pet Fashion Week.
Back and Forth

We asked Lindsay Price and Josh Radnor about the battle of the sexes.
Gleendilys Inoa

Her performance in Don’t Let Me Drown has given her a first taste of movie stardom.

Culture

Columns

The Quickie Honeymoon

Obama runs the risk (already!) of seeming same-old, same-old.

Agenda

Love Bites

It’s true that some people would rather chew on broken glass than book a table for Valentine’s Day.

Strategist

Departments

Features