Metropolitan Diary is a long-standing newspaper tradition going back to 1976, produced every week to share the spirit and heart of New York City. Readers are asked to vote for their favorite story of the year from a list of five finalists. These finalists include “Subway Sandwich,” which detailed a woman eating a sandwich on a crowded train, and “Birth Day,” a humorous story set in a hospital, among others. Votes are open until December 18 and the winning author will receive a print of the illustration that accompanied their story. The voting will be closed at 11:59 p.m.
Metropolitan Diary is published weekly and focuses on sharing stories by and for New Yorkers of all ages and eras. Both residents and those who have moved away have shared their quirky encounters and overheard snippets since 1976. This tradition has continued through the years, asking readers to help select the best Diary entry of the year. The finalists for 2023 have been narrowed down to five entries, and readers are encouraged to vote for their favorite. The author of the entry that receives the most votes will be given a print of the illustration that accompanied their story, signed by the artist, Agnes Lee. Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on December 18, 2023, and the winner will be announced on December 24th.
Entries that readers can vote on include stories like “Subway Sandwich,” in which a woman is seen eating a sandwich with a pepper grinder on a crowded train, and “Birth Day,” a humorous story that takes place in a hospital. Other stories include “Valuable Tips,” “Blue Soccer Ball,”, and “Whale Watching.” This mix of entries showcases the diversity and unique experiences that come with living in or around New York City, and readers are encouraged to vote for their favorites. Once the voting has closed, the winner of the Diary entry contest will be announced on December 24th.
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