Peter Cincotti at the piano.
Peter Cincotti at the piano. ( Photo: Courtesy Cafe Carlyle)

Singer-songwriter and pianist Peter Cincotti on his “New York base” at The Carlyle, says he started playing on a toy piano when he was three years old. The born and bred New Yorker still lives on the UES.

This NYC Native Always Comes Home to The Carlyle

15 Apr 2025 | 11:20
City Arts

At just 3 years old, Peter Cincotti started tickling the keys of a toy piano, already giving audiences a glimpse into his innate musical talent.

“My grandmother bought me this toy piano for my third birthday and taught me how to play ‘Happy Birthday,” and apparently I played it back to her,” he said....

Young Tom Klingenstein (shown above, with his grandfather Joseph Klingenstein in 1962) was taken to the majestic original Penn Station in 1963 by Grandpa Joe just before the rail hub faced the wrecker’s ball. Now 71, Tom is working with a group on a plan for a new Penn Station. And he says Donald Trump could help.
Young Tom Klingenstein (shown above, with his grandfather Joseph Klingenstein in 1962) was taken to the majestic original Penn Station in 1963 by Grandpa Joe just before the rail hub faced the wrecker’s ball. Now 71, Tom is working with a group on a plan for a new Penn Station. And he says Donald Trump could help. ( Photo: Courtesy Tom Klingenstein)

A New Classical Penn Station? This Backer’s Plan Inspired by Grand Original

Joseph Klingenstein must have known the architectural masterpiece was doomed when he took his grandson to see it.

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