Dearest New York

Dearest New York is Deirdre Gartner’s firstvisual literary endeavor.Born and raised in the city of New York, she brings a uniquelypersonal and distinct perspective to the city that she adores. As a former fashion executive traveling the globe for years, nothingwas more affirming and inspiring than when she would return hometo the City That Never Sleeps. Informed by her adventures abroad,this native daughter’s ardor and curiosity for all things New York ledher to zealously document both the obvious and hidden that the cityhas to offer. Gartner’s extensive collection of lovingly curated photographs,stories, and historical details eventually led to the creation of herhigh-profile, heavily trafficked “Girl in the Yellow TaxiNYC” website and Instagram. Her work has been featuredin travel publications—such as CondeNast India, the New YorkBoard of Tourism, and StreetEasy—New York City’s leading realestate marketplace. She has been a guest blogger for various websitesand has created custom, in-demand itineraries for her enthusiasticinternational and domestic followers.