Exclusive | New Yorker’s latest obsession? Paying hundreds to recreate nostalgic mall ‘glam photos’ of the ’90s

Nypost · Aug 07, 2026 · 1097 words · By Aurielle Weiss

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Paying hundreds to recreate nostalgic mall ‘glam photos’ of the ’90s See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google Hidden in the historic streets of Greenpoint, Brooklyn you’ll find a nondescript black door.

Common ground

Once you’re let in, walk up the steps and two doors on the left will transport you back to the 1990s.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Originally from Buenos Aires, Meconi came to the US and studied the arts at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA?
How does this story connect Entrepreneurship with Nostalgia and Retro-culture over the next few days?

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Originally from Buenos Aires, Meconi came to the US and studied the arts at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA”

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LinkedIn confirms Marcos Meconi attended Hampshire College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production. The Nation confirms he is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker. While the specific 'originally from Buenos Aires' part is only in the claim, the educational background at Hampshire College is verified by a professional profile.

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web search NEUTRAL — View Marcos Meconi’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.Hampshire College. Bachelor of Arts - BA Cinematography and Film/Video Production. Projects.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcos-meconi-507195127

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web search NEUTRAL — Marcos Meconi is a Brooklyn-based award-winning filmmaker, freelance editor and producer. Immigrants Sound Off on Honduras Immigrants Sound Off on Honduras.
https://www.thenation.com/authors/marcos-meconi/

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web search NEUTRAL — Arts course in Art and the History of Art, Film and Media Studies, Music. Rhythm Beyond Music. Description.Every Amherst College student arrives with unique skills, insights, creativity, and passion. …
https://www.amherst.edu/

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Claim 2: “was even nominated for an Emmy for a documentary called Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team, a four-part series on Netflix.”

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LinkedIn identifies him as an 'Emmy-Nominated Freelance Video Editor', which supports the claim of an Emmy nomination. However, the specific documentary 'Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team' is not mentioned in the provided evidence snippets. The search results for 'MARCOS' returned irrelevant results about the Indian Navy.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Marine Commandos, abbreviated to MARCOS, are the special forces of the Indian Navy. [7][1] The MARCOS were originally named Indian Marine Special Force, which was later changed to Marine Commando …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MARCOS

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web search NEUTRAL — Order Marco's Pizza online. Fresh dough made daily, hot deals, and Marco's Rewards. Delivery and carryout from your local store.
https://www.marcos.app/

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web search NEUTRAL — Price and promotion may vary. Valid only for a limited time at participating stores. Delivery minimum & fee may apply. Other restrictions may apply. See marcos.com for details. We offer Delivery, Carr…
https://www.marcos.com/

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Claim 3: “a successful 20-year career editing commercials followed.”

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LinkedIn and The Nation both identify Marcos Meconi as a freelance editor and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. The New York Post mentions him as the owner of Greenpoint Glam. While the '20-year' duration is not explicitly quantified in the snippets, his professional status as an editor in NY is confirmed across multiple sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1510s decade ran from January 1, 1510, to December 31, 1519.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1510s

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Genoa Cricket and Football Club (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛːnoa]) is an Italian professional football club based in Genoa, Liguria. The team competes in Serie A, the top division of the Italian foot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genoa_CFC

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Homiletic and Pastoral Review (HPR), formerly the Homiletic Monthly and Catechist, is an American Catholic clerical magazine. As of 2022, the editor-in-chief was Fr John Cush, professor of theology at…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homiletic_and_Pastoral_Review

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Claim 4: “He enlisted the help of his partner Tall Milk, a Brooklyn-based multimedia artist”

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No evidence was found after searching for 'Tall Milk' in relation to Marcos Meconi.

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Claim 5: “Inside, you’ll find preservationist Marcos Meconi, a 47-year-old Argentinian man... setting up his 250-square-foot studio, Greenpoint Glam.”

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The specific details about Marcos Meconi being a 47-year-old Argentinian man with a 250-square-foot studio called Greenpoint Glam are found in one web search result describing the studio. No other independent sources corroborate these specific biographical and business details.

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web search NEUTRAL — Inside, you’ll find preservationist Marcos Meconi, a 47-year-old Argentinian man with a sleeve of tattoos and short, curly hair, setting up his 250-square-foot studio, Greenpoint Glam. The space is 10…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/lifestyle/new-yorkers-are-payi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Get ready for the top 5 older woman younger man relationship movies of 2025! These films showcase unique and exciting love stories that you won't want to miss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trOY0vtJBo4

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web search NEUTRAL — In metric terms, 1 square foot is approximately 0.0929 square meters, with sides measuring 0.3048 meters.Square feet is from the Imperial and United States Customary system. In the U.S., all real esta…
https://www.homedit.com/calculators/square-feet-to-square-me…

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Claim 6: “To make an appointment, clients can book through his website or call his cheeky number: 1-844-VHS-GLAM.”

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The search results provided for this claim are generic results for appointment software (DaySmart, Google Calendar) and a town website in MA. No evidence was found regarding the specific phone number 1-844-VHS-GLAM.

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web search NEUTRAL — See how DaySmart Appointments can help keep you and your team on track for growth. Streamline appointment booking, payments, and more with tools tailored to your business. Let clients book anytime wit…
https://www.daysmart.com/appointments/

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web search NEUTRAL — Learn how Google Calendar helps you stay on top of your plans - at home, at work and everywhere in between.
https://calendar.google.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago · Read This Important Notice from the Town. Click here to view the full Meeting Portal. If the portal does not load, open the full page version .
https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

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Claim 7: “When The Post visited the small studio on a weekday morning, Meconi was working with Sarah Beth Luciano, a 34-year-old comedian”

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The search results mention a comedian named Beth Stelling, but there is no evidence provided that Sarah Beth Luciano is a 34-year-old comedian or that she worked with Marcos Meconi.

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web search NEUTRAL — - About Beth: Beth Stelling is a trailblazing stand-up comedian and writer who kickstarted her career in Chicago, quickly becoming a local favorite and earning the title "Best Stand-up Comedian in Chi…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK_ZpxuLTTs

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web search NEUTRAL — Emmy-Nominated Freelance Video Editor and Producer · Experience: EverWonder Studio · Education: Hampshire College · Location: Brooklyn · 404 connections on LinkedIn. View Marcos Meconi’s profile on Li…
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcos-meconi-507195127

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Claim 8: “Meconi is currently working with Walker & Crown — a mom-and-pop shop that sells vintage watches”

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No evidence was found after searching for 'Walker & Crown' in relation to Marcos Meconi.

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Claim 9: “The photographer charges $300 for a 45-minute, 24-portrait session and a one-hour infomercial shoot will set customers back a whopping $600.”

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Two separate web search results confirm the pricing: one explicitly states '$300 for a 45-minute, 24-portrait session' and another mentions booking a 'full 45-minute session (24 photos) at Greenpoint Glam'.

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web search NEUTRAL — The photographer charges $300 for a 45-minute, 24-portrait session and a one-hour infomercial shoot will set customers back a whopping $600.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/lifestyle/new-yorkers-are-payi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Overall, the 200-600mm is made for this kind of photography and the image results speak for themselves. I hope you enjoy the video.Greg Snell. 1.7K Likes. 81,214 Views. 2024 Nov 24. In this video we t…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0TeP3xpWAU

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web search NEUTRAL — Book a full 45-minute session (24 photos) at Greenpoint Glam with code SPRINGMARKET for 20% off (valid through 4/30).or $300/yr · save $60. 15% off store · Listening Project invites · welcome gift: sh…
https://greenpointers.com/2026/04/24/greenpoint-glam-greenpo…

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Claim 10: “The glam photographer got his first client in January 2026 — two Zillennial influencers”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant results about 'Marco's Pizza'. There is no evidence in the search results confirming the first client in January 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Associazione Sportiva Gubbio 1910 is an Italian association football club, based in Gubbio, Umbria. The club play in Serie C, the third tier of Italian football.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS_Gubbio_1910

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marco Dodoni (born 5 September 1972) is a former Italian shot putter, five-time national champion at senior level, who competed in four editions of the European Championships.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Dodoni

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