New York Magazine: February 1, 2010 Issue

Table of Contents

February 1, 2010

Cover Story

The Rise of Dog Identity Politics

As the canine becomes more anthropomorphized, his animal instincts bred out of him, the question of what a dog is has become more perplexing. By John Homans

On the Cover: Photograph by Jill Greenberg.

Features

The Lost Boys of Tryon

Inside New York’s most infamous juvenile prison, where troubled kids—abused and forgotten— learn to become troubled adults.
The Less Flamboyant One

Evan Lysacek may wear feathers, but he’s not Johnny Weir. Can his Olympic bid give male figure skating a more “mainstream” reputation?

Intelligencer

Agenda

My Son the Meat Smoker

Canadian expat Noah Bernamoff opens Boerum Hill deli Mile End.

Strategist

Departments

Culture