Saturday, February 22, 2014

Winter relief on the Coney Island boardwalk

Dog walking on an empty beach is special
Cool running to the ocean

Walkers rule in the pedestrian path

Bike cannot move easily in the snow

Tight squeeze to avoid remaining ice

Joggers and walkers share space






I see some ears popping out

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Snowing thrice on Ocean Parkway

City Council mostly a no-show to hear the other side of the sick-pay bill


 Empty New York City Council Chamber Feb 14 2014
Small business advocates argue against sick-pay bill to sparse City Council crowd - NY Daily News



Eighteen Council members were present to hear Mayor de Blasio's top aides tout the legislation, which would require businesses with five or more employees to provide sick days to workers. When it was time for the business groups to voice their concerns, however, the crowd had dwindled down to a handful of lawmakers.


Saturday, February 8, 2014

Beatles trivia

The Beatles classic  "I Want to Hold Your Hand" began a seven-week run at number one on the singles chart in February 1964.  Remember the flip side?

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The Democratic party shift on Israel

@YWN: Op-Ed: Albany Earthquake Registers in Jerusalem - There was a political earthquake in Albany yesterday and its ... - http://t.co/JdO5hqpTzN
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Saturday, February 1, 2014

7 simple steps to safer city streets. De Blasio mu...

7 simple steps to safer city streets: 7 simple steps to safer city streets  - NY Daily News BY SAM SCHWARTZ / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014, 4:30 AM Lower ...