EDITOR’S NOTE
It is not flesh and blood, but heart which makes us fathers and sons - Johann Friedrich Von Schiller Here we are, all of us trying to navigate through this difficult time. Sometimes I find myself praying and sometimes I think about my father who was a hero to me. He left us 25 years ago but his intelligence and sense of humor continue to provide comfort during these dark days. He would have loved my son. Now 13 years old. My dad taught me how to throw a baseball and so much more. We would love to watch the Yankees together and talk a little bit too. Throwing a ball with my son, talking, joking, being together- is always the best thing ever. Herb Subin is a dear friend I have known for over 30 years who is one of New York City’s heroes. Herb followed in his father’s legendary footsteps as one of New York City’s most respected personal injury attorneys. Over the years Herb and his amazing legal team have successfully gone to bat again and again against bureaucracy, and institutions and organizations that would trample over the rights of all New Yorkers. So, it was no surprise to discover that Herb’s wife Melissa and his daughter Brianna would collaborate to create a Covid-19 related charity called Bake Back America that has now helped tens of thousands of New Yorkers get free meals, products, and services. So honored to spotlight their heroic works in this issue. Paul Mahos is a musician that has drawn comparisons to Bono for his electric stage presence, but perhaps the most exciting part of Paul’s music is the experimental nature by which he creates musical mashups to delight his fans. Paul’s humility and good-guy nature is only matched by his creativity and talent. Paul Teutul, Sr., the popular star of American Chopper looks as tough as a Hell’s Angel, but for anyone who has watched his show about fabricating motorcycles in his Orange County Chopper garage in upstate New York, they know that what defines the show and the man is Paul Sr’s oft-times rocky relationships with his sons. Few television shows have ever explored this father-son dynamic with such honesty and insight. Yes, it is just a show about creating really cool bikes but it is also much more than that. Our publisher Chase Backer went be behind the scenes at OCC to shoot videos of the bikes and people that have made American Chopper so popular. Check out our social media platform for a sneak preview of Chase and Paul Sr,’s amazing journey! The topic of fathers and sons is front and center. I don’t know if there is a way for me to ever adequately express how much I loved my father and how much I love my son. Sometimes words don’t do the job. I still tell him how much I love him whenever I can. As parents, we can never say it enough. Enjoy this new issue of Metropolitan. Stay healthy. Be safe. Be smart. Be kind. Wear a mask and stay New York Strong. Thanks,
Adam Kluger Editor in Chief, Metropolitan Magazine/25A