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
Showing posts with label New York City. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York City. Show all posts
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
12 Years Later: Remembering 9/11
Posted on 15:45 by Unknown
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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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.
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
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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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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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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Friday, 9 November 2012
NJ Transit and Port Authority Fail Commuters During Crisis Yet Again
Posted on 18:50 by Unknown
The disaster response by NJ Transit and PATH is beyond deplorable. It's atrocious and defies common sense. The agency seems to think that it's done a good job in providing information to its customers, and yet there is a daily crush of thousands of commuters attempting to get home by way of one of the three rail lines servicing New Jersey other than the Atlantic City Line or the bus service that
Monday, 5 November 2012
Making Hash of the Commute
Posted on 06:12 by Unknown
I'm so glad I'm not commuting into NYC this morning.
NJ Transit is an absolute mess. They claimed that they had service restored on a couple of lines, but here's what that meant.
For Main/Port Jervis, it was 7 trains inbound in the morning, and 3 would get to New York City after what's normally considered rush hour (10-11am). No reverse commute trains. In the PM, you'd have the same situation -
NJ Transit is an absolute mess. They claimed that they had service restored on a couple of lines, but here's what that meant.
For Main/Port Jervis, it was 7 trains inbound in the morning, and 3 would get to New York City after what's normally considered rush hour (10-11am). No reverse commute trains. In the PM, you'd have the same situation -
Thursday, 13 September 2012
NYC Department of Health Approves Super-Sized Soda Ban
Posted on 08:29 by Unknown
In what should be a surprise to absolutely no one, the New York City Department of Health rubber stamped Mayor Mike Bloomberg's proposal to ban sugared beverages that exceed 16 ounces. The vote was 8-0 with one absention.The regulation passed Thursday puts a 16-ounce size limit on cups and bottles of non-diet soda, sweetened teas and other calorie-packed beverages.
The ban will apply in
The ban will apply in
Posted in health issues, health policy, Michael Bloomberg, nanny state, New York City, obesity, soda ban, soda tax
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Tuesday, 4 September 2012
NJ Transit's Busing Problem
Posted on 07:01 by Unknown
I've regularly focused on NJ Transit's woeful rail on-time performance because I'm a regular rail commuter, but their bus operations aren't much better. In fact, 10% of all buses are leaving the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) in Midtown Manhattan late.
And by late, we're referring to a bus that leaves more than 6 minutes after its scheduled time. That's a pretty generous situation to begin
And by late, we're referring to a bus that leaves more than 6 minutes after its scheduled time. That's a pretty generous situation to begin
Posted in infrastructure, Lincoln Tunnel, mass transit, New York City, NJ Transit, PANY-NJ
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Friday, 24 August 2012
Developing: Multiple Casualties From Shooting Outside Empire State Building
Posted on 07:20 by Unknown
Shortly after 9:00 AM local time, multiple reports came in indicating that there was a shooting in the vicinity of the Empire State Building. It appears that there are at least six injuries, and at least one person killed besides the shooter. The NYPD and FDNY are on the scene, which has been secured.
The reports indicate that the shooter may have been recently fired from a business that
The reports indicate that the shooter may have been recently fired from a business that
Posted in crimes and misdemeanors, Empire State Building, FDNY, law enforcement, Manhattan, New York City, NYPD
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Monday, 13 August 2012
An Ominous Offshore Development
Posted on 06:40 by Unknown
This summer has been warmer than usual in the New York Metro area, though that's nothing that the rest of the country hasn't experienced. However, the ocean waters off the New York and New Jersey waters is much warmer than usual.
In fact, the temperatures are running about 10 degrees warmer than they usually are. Warmer waters during the winter moderated temperatures along the coast, but during
In fact, the temperatures are running about 10 degrees warmer than they usually are. Warmer waters during the winter moderated temperatures along the coast, but during
Posted in climate change, climatology, hurricanes, meteorology, New Jersey, New York City
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Friday, 10 August 2012
Taxi of Tomorrow But Not Handicapped Accessible?
Posted on 12:30 by Unknown
A funny thing happened on the way to New York City arriving at its decision to use a Nissan design for the Taxi of Tomorrow. ADA compliance went out the window and only a fraction of the new vehicles will have to meet accessibility requirements.
That's total nonsense.
You see, London has chosen a design for its new taxis, and they've chosen the same Nissan design, except that all its vehicles
That's total nonsense.
You see, London has chosen a design for its new taxis, and they've chosen the same Nissan design, except that all its vehicles
Monday, 30 July 2012
Nanny State In Action: Bloomberg's Boobish Plan
Posted on 07:05 by Unknown
New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg continues proposing health-related plan after health related plan, regardless of their constitutionality (the sugared beverage plan) or smoking bans in public spaces (and restaurants, etc.). His latest idea is to ban giving new mothers formula as part of a plan to increase the number of mothers breast feeding. Mayor Bloomberg is pushing hospitals to hide their
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Rezoning: A Lasting Legacy of Mayor Bloomberg
Posted on 09:15 by Unknown
While there's plenty to complain about when it comes to New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg (the inane and likely unconstitutional soda ban being one), one area that he's excelled at is the ability to get vast swaths of underutilized areas of the city rezoned for commercial and residential development.
That includes major developments like Hudson Yards, Atlantic Yards, DUMBO, and now a portion
That includes major developments like Hudson Yards, Atlantic Yards, DUMBO, and now a portion
Posted in Bronx, infrastructure, Michael Bloomberg, New York City, real estate, zoning
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Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Soda Ban Proposal Gets Health Department Public Hearing Today
Posted on 08:40 by Unknown
The New York City Department of Health will be holding a hearing today to allow comment on a proposal to ban certain kinds of sales of sugar-containing beverages.
A just released study by New York University found that the ban as proposed would cut caloric intake by 63 calories, but the results may be negligible as customers simply buy more of the beverages:Mayor Bloomberg's proposed ban caps a
A just released study by New York University found that the ban as proposed would cut caloric intake by 63 calories, but the results may be negligible as customers simply buy more of the beverages:Mayor Bloomberg's proposed ban caps a
Posted in health issues, Michael Bloomberg, nanny state, New York City, obesity, soda ban
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Thursday, 19 July 2012
Yesterday's Massive Storms A Reminder Of Major Sewer Problems Across NYC Metro Region
Posted on 07:55 by Unknown
Yesterday's deluge of rain as a cold front came through to break a 4-day heat wave was welcomed by many, although the rain may mean a washout at local beaches this weekend.
You see, much of the region - especially New York City - has combined sewer systems. That means that street water runoff mixes with sanitary sewage (toilet waste). On a normal day, this will get processed at sewage treatment
You see, much of the region - especially New York City - has combined sewer systems. That means that street water runoff mixes with sanitary sewage (toilet waste). On a normal day, this will get processed at sewage treatment
Monday, 16 July 2012
Why Infrastructure Matters
Posted on 13:40 by Unknown
Ever wonder where your drinking water comes from and how the water utilities set the rates that they do? Well, the Record put together a comprehensive report about Northern New Jersey water providers, and the resulting picture shines a light on the gross negligence carried out by these providers.
For far too long, the water providers, including United Water and Ridgewood Water and Ho Ho Kus
For far too long, the water providers, including United Water and Ridgewood Water and Ho Ho Kus
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Building for the Future - Expanding Wind Power Manufacturing In NYC Metro Area
Posted on 08:40 by Unknown
Wind power, and more specifically, offshore wind power, has the potential to generate renewable energy and manufacturing jobs. There are several projects that are in the planning phase up and down the East Coast, including Massachusetts and New Jersey that would build major wind power facilities offshore.
Locating facilities where the parts are made is a daunting task, particularly when you
Locating facilities where the parts are made is a daunting task, particularly when you
Posted in infrastructure, manufacturing, New York City, PANY-NJ, Poland, ports, wind power
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Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Recapping the New York Primaries
Posted on 06:45 by Unknown
Once again, the incumbents in New York managed to hold the day. But before I tackle the Charles Rangel v. Adriano Espaillat race, there's a few other races of note to run through.
Statewide, there was but one race. It was for the GOP nomination to run against Kristen Gillibrand for the US Senate. Wendy Long, a New York City lawyer, handily defeated Rep. Bob Turner and Nassau County Controller
Statewide, there was but one race. It was for the GOP nomination to run against Kristen Gillibrand for the US Senate. Wendy Long, a New York City lawyer, handily defeated Rep. Bob Turner and Nassau County Controller
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