Old and rusty. A large box, available in different colours: green, black and grey. The large box, with a man inside, is overflowing with merchandise ranging from reading materials to quick snacks and soft drinks. Walking around New York City, you see these big rusty boxes everywhere, or at least people did. A quick stop to read the many local and national newspapers, a refreshing and lively drink on a hot summer day, or even a chocolate bar and a pack of chewing gum. It's a convenient place where you can just drop by and get what you need without the hassle of a supermarket. If you stop for paperwork on the way to work or for a drink on your lunch break, a friendly New York immigrant will usually greet you. The man in the box is generally happy to assist you as quickly as possible so that you can continue with your day without delay. New York City is busy and the immigrants in the pits try to maximize the speed of service to meet the demands of New Yorkers. At the same time, they are willing to have an interesting and elaborate conversation with you. Have you found out what this place is? It's a newsstand. New York has had many newsstands for a long time, and they are part of the daily lives of New Yorkers. Its convenience enriches the New York experience. You can find newsstands not only on city sidewalks but also in subway stations, where they are more a man in a hole in the wall, than a man in a box. Those underground newsstands tend to offer faster service and you can also get a shopping experience if they are a little bigger. Since you are in a subway station, they tend to be fast due to the rush of travelers as trains come and go. Newsstands distribute information...... middle of paper ...... and historical landmarks as they have spanned much of New York's history. Getting rid of such a symbolic element of the city tarnishes the image of the city. Not only would it take away a symbolic image of the New York landscape, but it would also represent New York's movement towards a dreary and uninspired city. Works Cited Berliner, David C. “Knowledge is Power.” Equity and Excellence in Education 24.02 (1988). Print."Knowledge." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com. Network. May 03, 2012.Moss, Jeremiah. "Newsstands." Jeremiah is disappearing from New York. October 26, 2011. Web.Pearce, Lynn M. “SIC 2711Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing and Printing.” Encyclopedia of American Industries. 6th ed. Detroit, MI: Thomson/Gale, 2005. Print.Pearce, Lynn M. “SIC 5994: Newsstands and Newsstands.” Encyclopedia of American Industries. 6th ed. Detroit, MI: Thomson/Gale, 2005. Print.