The Iron Horse NYC

04/28/2026

Hello, I just received this info regarding Tené;

Please join us for a Celebration of Life honoring Tené on June 6, 2026 at 2427 4th Ave, LA 90018 from 11 AM - 2 PM.

This event will be live streamed via Zoom. The link will be posted on Tené’s page on June 6, the morning of her celebration.

Please RSVP by June 1 via text only to Henry R. (323-###-###x) if you are planning on attending in person. Thank you so much.

(Message The Iron Horse to request the complete phone number to RSVP in person).

04/13/2026

I'm sad to say that a long time regular of the bar, Tené-Closson Prager has passed.

If you knew her, and her husband, they were regulars at the horse and I recall we got to be very good friends during Sandy in 2012 when the lights went out in the area for a week (get your mind out of the gutter).

They lived on the 16th floor and the elevators went out. They made a daily pilgrimage to the bar downstairs twice a day for some relief, where my bare bones staff and I tried to all make the best of the situation.

My best memories of Tené was that she was always there, engaging with everyone. Such a positive person.

I have missed her since she and family moved to California, and will continue to miss her now that I cannot see her again.

Just gonna repeat myself from.the last time, say hi to the people that matter most to you, often.

02/20/2026

Diana Vidaić

02/18/2026

Diana Vidaić always a character at the bar, and outside of it.

02/17/2026

Diana Vidaić service dates and times.

I'd you have any pix, videos, or anything else you want to share about her life, please do so everywhere, and here.

02/17/2026

Most of you knew Diana as a friend, as I also did eventually, but I first got to know her as an employee. Spoiler alert, she was one of the best I've had the privilege to work with. If memory serves, or doesn't at this age, I think George Columbo first introduced me to her at Blue Ruin on a random hangout night in the early 2010s. I think she was working the bar, or just hanging there, but she was green as lettuce when it came to bartending. But, as with everything, she was willing to give it a full on try and learn it. Again, Im not sure, but I believe I offered her the job as we could always use another name on the roster at Iron Horse.

I don't recall training her, or any of the first few months with her, but I quickly realized she was a go-getter. She hussled at every turn, and the best part was she made it look totally natural. She was genuine. Her quirkiness and silly approach to life made everyone feel at home right away. There was little she wouldn't do to entertain and keep the crowd wanting more. Time passed and she become an Iron Horse entertainment champion behind the bar. She even learned how to make some drinks ;)

The longer she worked, the more people that she made friends with along the way. It was great to see her grow into the role of Iron Horse bartender/entertainer. She became a star employee very quickly, and before long, she was the one training all the newbies on the swing, behind the bar and everything inbetween that made that job perfect for her personality.

She always took a couple weeks off every year for her "su***de birthday" adventures, to Africa, Brasil, Himalayas, you name it. The girl had no bounds to put herself in situations most of us would run from. But somehow she always survived and returned to pour another drink. The years passed, the fun behind the bar kept happening, and we became friends hanging outside the bar life. I will miss my friend, very much.

I'm just scratching the surface here, but in a nutshell, she lived thrice as hard as the rest of us mear mortals. She will live forever in my mind.

-Ziggy

02/16/2026

We just heard from Diana Vidaić's brother Chris, that she is currently in the ICU. Her cancer has matastasized into her bones. She's apparently very loopy and cannot say more than a word at a time. Gather your thoughts, and positive energy, and send it her way, she needs it, more than ever. If you'd like to visit, she's at Mt. Sinai West 10th ave & 59th, 8th floor, wing A, room 33. Visiting is from 9am-9pm, limit of 2 persons at a time.

10/23/2021

Today, we lost one of our dearest friends and former employee, Richard Daley. He was a fixture at The Horse, for years making us all feel welcome, safe, and mostly, like family. He spread joy and cheer to anyone around.

We encourage all to post your favorite stories, pictures and memories of this wonderful man. Loved by many, he will be missed immensely.

Remember, reach out, talk to and hang with your friends and family now, while they're still around.

04/13/2021

Still there, frozen in time. Anyone up for a swing ride?

04/24/2020

10/11/2019

Found this little gem in some old photos.