The 9/11 Memorial at St. George, Staten Island
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Remembering 9/11: Addendum
Posted on 19:13 by Unknown
The 9/11 Memorial at St. George, Staten Island
September 11, 2013 -- I Remember Lt. Col. Jerry Don Dickerson Jr.
Posted on 07:22 by Unknown
Since its inception, I have participated in Project 2,996, a tribute to the 2,996 innocent victims of 9/11, where bloggers eulogize each victim. Previously, I have remembered Mary Lenz Wieman, Mark Francis Broderick, Capt. Patrick J, Brown, Hagay Shefi, Alison Marie Wildman, Daniel Thomas Afflitto, and Donna Bernaerts-Kearns. Please check out these tributes as well today, as they deserve
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
12 Years Later: Remembering 9/11
Posted on 15:45 by Unknown
September 11, 2001. New Yorkers were heading to the polls to vote on the next mayor of the city. It was a morning full of promise and baseball fans were excited about the Yankees' chances of making the playoffs, the Mets thinking about the future, and the start of the new football season. In other words, it was a day not much different than those September days we've been experiencing in the New
Posted in 1WTC, 2WTC, 3WTC, 4WTC, 9/11, Al Qaeda, anniversaries, Ground Zero, infrastructure, James Zadroga, Lower Manhattan, New York City, project 2996, rebuilding, terrorism, WTC Memorial, WTC Museum, WTC Transit Hub
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Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Crumbling Infrastructure Watch
Posted on 06:30 by Unknown
This morning, New Jersey commuters trying to get to the Holland Tunnel found themselves navigating a maze of detours and major delays as a key route was shuttered.
The emergency closure was the result of concrete falling from the covered roadway on Route 139 which is one of two major highways leading to the tunnel. Emergency repairs are underway, but the fact is that the roadway needs
The emergency closure was the result of concrete falling from the covered roadway on Route 139 which is one of two major highways leading to the tunnel. Emergency repairs are underway, but the fact is that the roadway needs
Saturday, 31 August 2013
Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center Views
Posted on 09:15 by Unknown
Corbin Building, the Fulton Center, and 195 Broadway from Dey Street
The WTC Transit Hub from Greenwich Street at Vesey
Looking down Greenwich St at the WTC Transit Hub and 3 and 4 WTC
Detail of the 1WTC base cladding
4WTC exterior finished; the building needs interior work, but is in its final form.
Looking up at 1WTC and 4WTC.
Ornate detail work on 140 West
Posted in 1WTC, 3WTC, 4WTC, Fulton Street Transit Hub, Lower Manhattan, rebuilding, WTC Transit Hub
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Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Drumbeat For Action Against Syria's Assad Grows Louder
Posted on 07:45 by Unknown
The ongoing civil war in Syria has led to more than 100,000 dead, more than 2 million refugees situated in grim camps in Syria, Turkey, Jordan, and the entire region is in turmoil, especially after the latest reports indicating that chemical weapons of some kind were used against civilian populations in a Damascus suburb.
It's the latest in a string of scattered incidents involving chemical
It's the latest in a string of scattered incidents involving chemical
Posted in Bashar al-Assad, chemical weapons, China, Civil War, foreign policy, Hizbullah, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, United Nations, wmd
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Monday, 26 August 2013
Yosemite Besieged By Massive Wildfires
Posted on 06:00 by Unknown
At more than 120,000 acres, the Rim Fire continues burning all through the Central Sierra Nevada range, and has burned areas within one of the nation's crown jewel national parks - Yosemite.
While Yosemite Valley is safe for now, the same can't be said of the Hetch Hetchy area.
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir taken 4/2013
The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is San Francisco's primary water supply and is a
While Yosemite Valley is safe for now, the same can't be said of the Hetch Hetchy area.
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir taken 4/2013
The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is San Francisco's primary water supply and is a
Sunday, 25 August 2013
From SoHo to the High Line
Posted on 05:08 by Unknown
Yesterday was a gloriously beautiful day in the New York City metro area, that it meant only one thing - the ability to go down and check out one of the best areas of the City - SoHo and the High Line. All photos were taken with my Canon 60d and 18-55mm lens.
Monday, 19 August 2013
Gov. Christie Must Fire NJ Transit Officials For Failing To Follow Rail Plan Before Sandy
Posted on 04:45 by Unknown
Governor Chris Christie has given his blessing and backing to NJ Transit officials in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated NJ Transit's rail fleet. 343 railcars and locomotives were flooded and damaged. A portion of the fleet remains out of service due to flood damage.
The costs are in the hundreds of millions, and yet NJ Transit officials have skated by despite incontrovertible
The costs are in the hundreds of millions, and yet NJ Transit officials have skated by despite incontrovertible
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Egypt’s Descent in to the Heart of Darkness
Posted on 06:40 by Unknown
Madness, power, and no good outcome on immediate horizon.
The military’s removal of President Mohammad Morsi opened up a can of worms from which the Egyptian polity is not likely to recover from anytime soon.
Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood had been busy attempting to impose its socio-political will on a nation that was largely unwilling to go along with their agenda. The military was even more
The military’s removal of President Mohammad Morsi opened up a can of worms from which the Egyptian polity is not likely to recover from anytime soon.
Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood had been busy attempting to impose its socio-political will on a nation that was largely unwilling to go along with their agenda. The military was even more
Posted in Civil War, Egypt, foreign policy, human rights, Middle East, Military, Mohamed Morsi, politics, protests, riots
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Thursday, 1 August 2013
Yet Another NJ Transit Trespasser Fatality
Posted on 07:00 by Unknown
Well, it's been a crappy morning all the way around. NJ Transit had yet another trespasser incident with a pedestrian killed by an oncoming train just outside the Radburn Train Station. That left the morning commute for folks on my usual train line screwed. Today's incident was about a 1/4 mile from the nearest proper crossing.
This one appears to have been a suicide.
That's after another such
This one appears to have been a suicide.
That's after another such
Saturday, 27 July 2013
2013 Festival of Ballooning
Posted on 17:00 by Unknown
Sometimes, to get the shot, you need to go to extremes. Like waking at 4am, driving a couple of hours, and then waiting for things to come into view. These were shot earlier today at the 31st Annual Festival of Ballooning, at Solberg Airport in Readington, New Jersey where more than 100 balloonists participated.
Monday, 22 July 2013
Stunted
Posted on 06:35 by Unknown
Over the weekend, five of the Democratic party candidates for NYC Mayor spent the night in public housing in Harlem at the request of Al Sharpton. They included Christine Quinn, Bill DelBlasio, Anthony Weiner, Bill Thomspon, and John Liu.Democratic candidates Christine Quinn, Anthony Weiner, Bill de Blasio, William Thompson Jr. and John Liu spend 12 hours with a host family at the Lincoln Center
Friday, 5 July 2013
Freehold Fourth Fireworks
Posted on 12:55 by Unknown
Fireworks over the Freehold Raceway, taken last night. Canon 60D, 18-55mm lens, various exposures.
Friday, 21 June 2013
A Bad 24 Hours For NJ Transit
Posted on 11:50 by Unknown
Overnight, NJ Transit had a service disruption on the Main/Bergen line when a pedestrian committed suicide by standing in front of an oncoming train in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. That didn't affect nearly as many people as the major disruption that occurred this afternoon when a tanker truck was struck by an oncoming NJ Transit train in Garfield, just a few miles from where the suicide had
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
The MTA Announces Major Disruptions on R Line To Solve Sandy Flooding Damage
Posted on 08:05 by Unknown
The MTA in NYC finally got all of its routes restored this past week, with the A running back out to the Rockaways, but they've also announced that they've got to take one of the Sandy damaged tunnels out of service to basically gut the entire thing and rebuild from scratch due to the damage done.Work on the Montague tube, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan under the East River, will likely
Saturday, 25 May 2013
Memorial Day Remembrance
Posted on 05:30 by Unknown
While so many Americans are busy enjoying the weather, grilling and barbequing or watching major sporting events, we should remember what Memorial Day is all about.
All gave some. Some gave all.
Remember those who fought in defense of the nation and those who made the supreme sacrifice. Words cannot fully explain what these men and women have left behind - both in terms of the loss to their
All gave some. Some gave all.
Remember those who fought in defense of the nation and those who made the supreme sacrifice. Words cannot fully explain what these men and women have left behind - both in terms of the loss to their
Friday, 24 May 2013
The Infrastructure Mess
Posted on 06:15 by Unknown
Infrastructure and public safety once again come to the forefront with the collapse of the I5 Bridge in WA. It's looking like investigators are focusing on a truck that passed through the area shortly before the accident and whether it struck the overhead supports, knocking the span out of alignment. That would take quite a bit of force, unless other issues were at play (including corrosion and a
Posted in bridge collapse, budget, infrastructure, mass transit, natural disasters, Oklahoma, taxes, tornadoes, Washington
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Anthony Weiner Announces Run For NYC Mayor
Posted on 05:55 by Unknown
Anthony Weiner, who was last seen sending inappropriate photos of himself to women and had to resign from Congress, thinks that enough time has passed and that he can and should be mayor of New York City.
He's released a video indicating his intentions, while addressing that he's made mistakes.
He's got nearly $5 million in a campaign warchest that he can use to inject himself into the
He's released a video indicating his intentions, while addressing that he's made mistakes.
He's got nearly $5 million in a campaign warchest that he can use to inject himself into the
Posted in Anthony Weiner, Bill Thompson, Christine Quinn, elections, Huma Abadein, Joe Lhota, John Liu, New York City
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Sunday, 21 April 2013
And This Is Why I Can't Wait To Get Back To Yosemite
Posted on 15:55 by Unknown
There were a couple of nights where the skies were so clear that we could see the Milky Way and the billions and billions of stars and galaxies that populate the universe. As we were driving back from the Valley to where we were staying in Wawona, Mrs. Lawhawk pointed out that the moon painted the valley and she could see Bridal Veil falls even though it was "dark". She was absolutely right.
The Yosemite Experience
Posted on 15:45 by Unknown
Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
The vista view from Tunnel View
A coyote chowing down on a squirrel outside Curry Village
Bridal Veil Falls and a rainbow nearing sunset
The lights of the Oakland Bay Bridge
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Gov. Christie Must Fire NJ Transit Officials Over Gross Incompetence Before Hurricane Sandy
Posted on 06:50 by Unknown
I am once again reiterating my call on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to fire NJ Transit officials, starting with Executive Director Jim Weinstein.
Weinstein appeared before the State Legislature once again and admitted that the agency not only stored rail equipment in Kearny and Hoboken before Hurricane Sandy, but purposefully moved still more equipment into both low-lying areas before
Weinstein appeared before the State Legislature once again and admitted that the agency not only stored rail equipment in Kearny and Hoboken before Hurricane Sandy, but purposefully moved still more equipment into both low-lying areas before
Posted in Chris Christie, infrastructure, James Weinstein, mass transit, NJ Transit, scandals
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The Rational Irrationalism of North Korea
Posted on 06:15 by Unknown
North Korea keeps ratcheting up the threat index with pronouncements that they're going to unleash nuclear annihilation against the US and South Korea. The threats are definitely crazy, but I think they've been acting as rational irrationalists. What do I mean by this? It means that they're crazy like a fox and have a definite strategy here. They know from past history that crazy gets the goods.
Posted in China, Japan, Kim Jong-un, missile defense, missile tech, North Korea, nuclear proliferation, nuclear weapons, South Korea, USA
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Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Massive Corruption Sweep Busts Politicians Trying To Rig Republican NYC Mayor's Race
Posted on 06:20 by Unknown
Earlier this morning, law enforcement carried out a massive corruption sweep in NY, with multiple arrests of local politicians.
State Sen. Malcolm Smith and city Councilman Dan Halloran were arrested this morning on charges they were plotting to rig this year’s mayoral election through fraud and bribes.
The pols allegedly formed an alliance built on cash payments and fraud to get Smith — one
State Sen. Malcolm Smith and city Councilman Dan Halloran were arrested this morning on charges they were plotting to rig this year’s mayoral election through fraud and bribes.
The pols allegedly formed an alliance built on cash payments and fraud to get Smith — one
Posted in Christine Quinn, corruption, Dan Halloran, elections, FBI, GOP, John Catsimatidis, Malcolm Smith, New York City, scandals
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Sunday, 24 March 2013
A Night Excursion In Washington DC
Posted on 10:50 by Unknown
Seeing the Capitol in a positive light.
A closeup of the Rotunda dome in the evening light.
From the Garfield statue near the Capitol.
At the Tidal Basin looking towards the Jefferson Memorial.
Marine One taking off with President Obama on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from the White House on his trip to Israel. The dots you see in the upper right corner are the helicopter escorts
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
What Does Fatah Think It Gains From Renewed Violence?
Posted on 07:20 by Unknown
Fatah's Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade terrorists in Gaza fired rockets into Israel in solidarity with protesters who have been raging against Israel after a Palestinian man died in Israeli custody. Palestinians claim he was tortured and killed, which Israel denies.The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, which says it is affiliated with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah party, took responsibility for the
Posted in al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, Barack H. Obama, Fatah, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, kassam attacks, peace process, terrorism, West Bank
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Gateway Project Gets A Boost
Posted on 06:40 by Unknown
The Gateway Tunnel project, which is being sought by Amtrak as a way to vastly improve high speed rail along the Northeast Corridor by doubling capacity into New York Penn Station under the Hudson River as well as provide New Jersey Transit with increased capacity, got a boost when Amtrak and the federal government signed off on a deal to fund the first phase of the project.
The first 800 foot
The first 800 foot
Posted in Amtrak, ARC tunnel, Gateway tunnel, infrastructure, mass transit, NJ Transit
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Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Atlantic City's Revel Casino Files For Ch 11 Bankruptcy
Posted on 12:50 by Unknown
Atlantic City has been on the ropes for the past couple of years as new casinos have opened up all around the New York City metro area. Throngs of gamblers have sought out casinos in New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Some, like the casino at Aqueduct and Yonkers Raceways are utilizing electronic gaming, rather than the typical table games of yore.
In to that situation came Revel Casino,
In to that situation came Revel Casino,
Friday, 15 February 2013
The Carnival Cruise Failure - An Indictment of the Entire Cruise Ship Industry
Posted on 06:20 by Unknown
Late last night, the Carnival Triumph finally came into port in Mobile Alabama and began disembarking passengers after being stranded at sea aboard due to an engine room fire.
Even the towing was not without its own problems. Just within view of shore, a tow line snapped and left the ship again stranded before it could be reattached.
There were 4,200 passengers and more than 1,000 workers on
Even the towing was not without its own problems. Just within view of shore, a tow line snapped and left the ship again stranded before it could be reattached.
There were 4,200 passengers and more than 1,000 workers on
Saturday, 9 February 2013
The Day After the February 2013 Blizzard
Posted on 13:06 by Unknown
Monday, 28 January 2013
The Senate Will Finally Vote on $50.5 Billion Sandy Aid Package
Posted on 07:00 by Unknown
91 days.
That's how many days since Hurricane Sandy slammed ashore along the New Jersey and New York coast and caused billions upon billions of dollars in damage and crippled the region for weeks on end.
Sandy washed ashore at the end of October, which means that there are many who are without heat and power still - in the depths of winter at a time when Congress couldn't get its act together.
That's how many days since Hurricane Sandy slammed ashore along the New Jersey and New York coast and caused billions upon billions of dollars in damage and crippled the region for weeks on end.
Sandy washed ashore at the end of October, which means that there are many who are without heat and power still - in the depths of winter at a time when Congress couldn't get its act together.
Posted in Hurricane Sandy, infrastructure, natural disasters, New Jersey, New York, New York City, NJ Transit, PATH, rebuilding
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Wednesday, 23 January 2013
On Yesterday's Historic Israeli Elections
Posted on 08:30 by Unknown
Yesterday, Israelis went to the polls to determine the new makeup of the 19th Israeli Knesset. All 120 seats were up for grabs, and while Israeli pollsters largely predicted that current Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu's Likud bloc would retain its plurality in the Knesset, that margin would shrink and his current coalition government would see a shakeup. Currently, Netenyahu's coalition is
Posted in Binyamin Netanyahu, economics, economy, elections, Israel, peace process, Tal Law, Yair Lapid
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Friday, 18 January 2013
New York's SAFE Act Needs Fine Tuning
Posted on 07:25 by Unknown
Despite the swift bipartisan action in New York to amend the state's firearms laws to address high capacity ammunition holders, types of illegal firearms, and providing mental health services and exclusions from firearms ownership as well as periodic licensing for lawful owners, the state legislature did goof on one aspect of the law.
As written, it would appear to make firearms owned and
As written, it would appear to make firearms owned and
Posted in 2d Amendment, Andrew Cuomo, gun control, law enforcement, New York, NYS politics
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Tuesday, 15 January 2013
New York Set To Adopt Stronger Gun and Mental Health Regulations: UPDATE: Gov. Cuomo Signing Tonight
Posted on 06:45 by Unknown
The NYS State Senate passed their gun control/mental health comprehensive bill yesterday, and the Assembly is set to pass it today. Gov. Cuomo will probably sign before the end of the week (there's a 3-day waiting period unless a message of necessity is attached).
So, what does the bill include? The bill summary holds the key.
Ammunition limits:
The bill will cap magazine/clip size at 10 -
So, what does the bill include? The bill summary holds the key.
Ammunition limits:
The bill will cap magazine/clip size at 10 -
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Gov. Christie Takes House GOP and Rep. Boehner to Task For Screwing Sandy Victims
Posted on 19:15 by Unknown
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gave a press conference today following sending a letter to Congressional leaders along with Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York.
It was a real barn burner and the focus of his righteous ire was the mess created by House Republicans. Members of his own political party, and specifically, Speaker John Boehner, screwed victims of Hurricane Sandy in the name of
It was a real barn burner and the focus of his righteous ire was the mess created by House Republicans. Members of his own political party, and specifically, Speaker John Boehner, screwed victims of Hurricane Sandy in the name of
Posted in Andrew Cuomo, Chris Christie, Congress, Eric Cantor, GOP, Hurricane Sandy, John Boehner, natural disasters, New Jersey, New York, rebuilding
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