https://ny.curbed.com/2017/10/25/16528152/hurricane-sandy-resiliency-efforts-nyc-timeline Here's how New York City is preparing for the next Hurricane Sandy Catching up on the city’s biggest resiliency efforts for a post-Sandy New York By Zoe Rosenberg, Ameena Walker, and Tanay Warerkar Updated Oct 29, 2018, 1:45pm EDT SHARE Hurricane Sandy caused extensive damage to Liberty Island and the South Shore of Staten Island where storm waves well … Continue reading NYC is taking steps to deal with the next Sandy
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Where do you go in NYC if Apple no longer supports your (not That old, but they think so) Apple product
Apple has just iPhone 5 to list of 'vintage and obsolete' products, officially ending repair support . If in NYC, that means going to Mike's Tech Shop @mikestechshop at 120 W 20th, (212) 924-6453 From personal experience, they're top drawer. (and the name they'll give you at the Genius Bar if you have something that's … Continue reading Where do you go in NYC if Apple no longer supports your (not That old, but they think so) Apple product
West Side Rag stories often hit the spot
New places to eat and a Target opening close enough not to need a cab home. Yes!! Two Local Spots Win Michelin ‘Cheap Eats’ Awards Posted on October 30, 2018 at 9:31 pm by West Sider Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too on 110th makes it all from scratch. Michelin’s “Bib Gourmand” list of the best affordable restaurants … Continue reading West Side Rag stories often hit the spot
Licensed, regulated cabs getting killed by Uber, Lyft etc. — NYC acknowledges situation
Decades ago, my then-husband drove a cab at night in Boston so I'm more familiar with most with what a hard way it is to make a living. The medallioned cabs are regulated, licensed, and deal with oversight that the new entrants don't. I'm very definitely biased but, altho I've run into a yellow driver … Continue reading Licensed, regulated cabs getting killed by Uber, Lyft etc. — NYC acknowledges situation
Item 8: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
This item falls into the category of "do no harm." When you do consume, consume wisely in a way that's least harmful to the planet. Sometimes that will mean choosing the energy-efficient model even if it doesn't have the bells and whistles. Other times, you need to take a minute to stop what is currently … Continue reading Item 8: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
Stainless water bottles are pricey to begin with, but work beautifully to keep cold water always on hand
Understanding that the stainless steel bottles sold by S'well are initially expensive (but last forever and replace infinite numbers of plastic bottles), this company is doing quite a bit of charitable outreach. Here's one program that gave one of their bottles to every public school student in NYC: https://www.swellbottle.com/bringitnyc/ This is Not an ad. I'm … Continue reading Stainless water bottles are pricey to begin with, but work beautifully to keep cold water always on hand
Item 3: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
As I've mentioned before, I live in downtown Manhattan and don't own a car. My transportation choices are many: walking, buses, subway, cabs, renting cars, and connecting to more long-distance options such as trains, planes. Public transit is very reasonably priced compared to car ownership, particularly once you're a senior as I am. My primary … Continue reading Item 3: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
West Side Rag reminds about Open House New York — some sites still have space for visitors
Get an Insider’s View of Local Architecture With Open House New York, Starting Friday Posted on October 12, 2018 at 8:55 am by West Sider Congregation Ohab Zedek. Open House New York, an annual event meant to introduce people to New York’s architectural gems, starts Friday. The event allows you into buildings that aren’t always open … Continue reading West Side Rag reminds about Open House New York — some sites still have space for visitors
Item 2: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
I currently buy most of my groceries online from a local company FreshDirect that delivers within a 2-hour window if you place your order by 11pm the previous night. They've recently switched from delivering in boxes to using large plastic bags with rectangular bottoms and handles that can be reused probably hundreds of times. There … Continue reading Item 2: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
Do you have any idea how much land Trinity Wall Street (Episcopal church) owns? History beckons you below
https://ny.curbed.com/2018/8/22/17764064/trinity-church-real-estate-history-hudson-square When Trinity ruled lower Manhattan Disney’s new headquarters site was once home to the church’s empire By James Nevius Aug 22, 2018, 8:00am EDT In December 1894, the vestry and clergy of Trinity Wall Street—New York’s oldest, wealthiest, and trendiest Episcopal church—should have been deep into their celebrations of Advent, a time of penitence and reflection … Continue reading Do you have any idea how much land Trinity Wall Street (Episcopal church) owns? History beckons you below
Rats: Observations on the History & Habitat of the City’s Most Unwanted Inhabitants by Robert Sullivan (books that matter to me)
Anyone who's ever had a run-in with a NYC rat knows they share virtually no commonality with an ordinary mouse other than four feet and a tail. I've seen some that approach the size of gophers. They're formidable and the city has found them almost impossible to exterminate. No wonder the feral cats of the … Continue reading Rats: Observations on the History & Habitat of the City’s Most Unwanted Inhabitants by Robert Sullivan (books that matter to me)
Cats can manage mice. Rats? Not so much
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/09/cats-vs-rats-new-york/571414/ Cats Are No Match for New York City’s Rats Despite popular wisdom, rats are too big and too fierce for cats. SARAH ZHANGSEP 28, 2018 AVN PHOTO LAB / SHUTTERSTOCK In 2017, Michael H. Parsons finally secured a site to study rats in New York City. You would think that’s easy in Pizza Rat’s native land, but … Continue reading Cats can manage mice. Rats? Not so much
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