Still no ferry to LGA/Terminal A.

“New York state legislators are telling the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that they will not support fare hikes for riders.

The MTA says it is dealing with fiscal issues after running out of over $15 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Lawmakers are searching for other ways to close the agency's financial gaps.”

——- LoL, sure they are.

“Our idea is to use tennis as a way to gain and hold the attention of young people in the inner cities and other poor environments so that we can teach them about matters more important than tennis…” Arthur Ashe

That website is a deep dive rabbit hole of information. Especially the PDF’s.

Thanks for posting.

Procurement is definitely an issue that needs addressing.

“Others have pointed to the ballooning costs of basic garden work, after agency leaders testified last year that the cost of planting a single tree had grown to $3,600. By comparison, Jersey City paid around $500 per tree in 2018.

The problem stems in part from the limited number of contractors available to perform tree work. After landscaping firm Dragonetti Brothers was indicted in a massive insurance fraud scam, the city was forced to suspend pruning services in Brooklyn and Queens for most of last year, Brooklyn Paper first reported.

Despite the legal problems, the city went back to the scandal-scarred contractor, awarding them several multimillion-dollar pruning contracts. Dragonetti Brothers' work in Brooklyn resumed earlier this month.”

———- MTA levels of corruption there.

I believe the city should mandate shade-tree lined streets. For example between the street and the sidewalk, a tree every twelve feet where possible. All yards front and back capable of growing trees should be given tax incentives per shade-tree grown. I would like to see as many tall shade-trees as possible living in New York City, not only are tree lined streets pleasant to look upon but the shade provided to the street multiplied by the NYC’s 120K blocks will lower the temperature of the city in summer.

Thanks for posting.

I agree and I would go one step further; I believe the city should mandate shade-tree lined streets. For example between the street and the sidewalk a tree every twelve feet where possible. All yards front and back capable of growing trees should be given tax incentives per tall tree grown. I would like to see as many tall shade-trees as possible living in New York City, not only are tree lined streets pleasant to look upon but the shade provided to the street multiplied by the NYC’s 120K blocks will lower the temperature of the city in summer.

Most of the developing world is no where near to having a functioning set of laws like the ADA. At the least a visit from the Pope gives hope for a brighter future.

“The new schoolyard at PS 184M Shuang Wen, a grade school in Manhattan’s Chinatown, features new play equipment, a yoga circle, a stage and basketball and tennis courts.

It also has a porous turf field that can capture an estimated 1.3 million gallons of stormwater runoff, according to New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).”

——- The future is spongy.

Mercury. Wow.

This dumpster-fire of a case leaves me with conflicted feelings.

I’ve already pulled out your sofa-bed, nighty-night Foxy. 😴

Should have happened yesterday.

Are they skipping the process illegally?

I’m tucked in warm and cozy living rent free in your mind. 😌

The sense I get is that there are a handful of high quality manufacturers and a bagful of poor quality manufacturers.

That’s from the fire marshal, not from me.

Once again an e-bike was involved.

You got it. 👍

… and doesn’t pull a last minute switcheroo to Penn Station.

Should Mr. Odom be paid more? Of course he should, however his salary was not the focus of the article rather it was his years of work experience manning the tennis courts. The article painted Mr. Odom in a positive light as a hard working man beloved by the community. I’m interested in tennis and here is a story that has a positive slant without the usual backhanded compliments or insincere platitudes aimed at low income minority workers.

My feeling on this thread is that unnecessary and off-topic negativity was brought by mentioning his salary and speculation in his ending up destitute. It’s not a revelation that Park’s & Rec jobs are some of the lowest paid government jobs in the nation. This subreddit has enough Post articles and (mostly legitimate) tales of woe. It’s OK to change the subject.

That’s all I want to say on the topic. Have a nice day.

The article from August clearly states that it’s from August. Congrats on basic reading skills.

I don’t know this man’s financial situation and neither do you but he was happy to spend time being interviewed and detail his life’s work. I’m sure Mr. Odom would appreciate his career not being denigrated by transplanted snobs such as yourself.

Peak reddit strikes again folks.

Good to know.