Last Call at Coogan's: The Life and Death of a Neighborhood Bar

Coogan's Bar and Restaurant is a uniquely inspiring story of a beloved neighborhood bar that united the communities it served in New York City's Washington Heights for 35 years.

This book tells the story of the challenges faced by the bar during its operation, including crime, gentrification, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Readers will meet the bar's owners and regular customers, including an aspiring actor from Kentucky, a television reporter who loves karaoke, and a Puerto Rican community board manager who falls in love with an Irish cop from the local precinct.

This book touches on serious issues facing the country today, such as race relations, policing, gentrification, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The story of Coogan's Bar and Restaurant is a testament to the power of community and resilience in the face of adversity.