Monthly Archives: October 2011

When I read about the NYC Police Department ticket fixing scandal, I thought of a recent incident involving a close friend of mine. Let’s call her Nicki. She drove in from the suburbs, and following my suggestion, fed $3 into … Continue reading →

Our city is a national leader in multiple arenas, which certainly includes the fields of unpleasant surprises and unintended consequences. Leading in this department is (can you guess?) the MTA. They recently crowed about the superior service and convenience they … Continue reading →

In Wednesday’s New York Times, Maureen Dowd cast a critical eye on Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith, concluding “Republicans are the ones who have made faith part of the Presidential test. Now let’s see if Mitt can pass it.” I thought … Continue reading →

Let’s play word association: What’s the first word that crosses your mind when you think of the Statue of Liberty? Torch? Freedom? Tourists? How about “rumble?” Apparently that’s what tourists are expecting when they visit Lady Liberty. The U.S. Parks … Continue reading →

The growing Occupy Wall Street movement in downtown New York City (and now uptown at the doors of Upper East Side billionaires) has brought into sharp focus the struggle to define America in 2011. “The common good” or “I’ve got … Continue reading →

Wonderful news! Cell phones can now be used on six Manhattan subway platforms, and in four years you’ll be able to make calls from every station in New York City, chatting away during rush hour or anytime, 24 hours a … Continue reading →