Larry Himmel in New York City 1993

November 1993
Larry Himmel and photojournalist Brant Greenberg traveled across country to profile the enormous neighborhood of New York City. Larry attempted to bring a little San Diego sunshine to the Big Apple, but many were in a hurry and wouldn’t stop to talk to Mr. San Diego himself. But he somehow manages to stop Saturday Night Live actor Kevin Nealon, New York Governor Mario Cuomo, and San Diego police chief Jerry Sanders…not clear why he was there. Larry asked him if he would want to be the police chief of NYC and he said he was afraid to be a tourist there so wouldn’t like to be chief at all. He visited Central Park and compared it to Balboa Park.

[@jessicawagers2321]

I WISH that it was 1993 again!!! I MISS the 90s!

[@jessicawagers2321]

I had SO MUCH FUN IN the 90s

[@malcorub]

Great times, but man... crime was really bad in most cities. 7:45 Even here they say you shouldn't jog alone

[@lilyrose7624]

20th Century... I'll I miss you forever 💔

[@yettimannettii2039]

RIP Larry. Got to meet Larry at San Diego City College 1983. Curious to know if there was a report or video ever produced of him at the college.

[@justisolated5621]

2:25 great man

[@FloridaMan69.]

good ole days