The Cancer is Spreading

Our co-op board has announced that Cooper Square is taking over the management of our building. Some of you have experience with them which made me want to see what we are getting ourselves into. It does not bode well as we have an extremely well-managed building and some of us are afraid of the bait and switch coming our way. He is a link to what I have found with a quick search. I am preparing to address our board so that they are aware and make an informed decision, and leave us an out should it become necessary.

http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&source=hp&q=cooper+square+realty+complaints&aq=3&aqi=g5&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=722585c5c9d55e44&biw=1112&bih=544

Memorial Day

We had a very lovely party here at the Horizon Condo last night. Thanks to those who put it togther! It was a nice way to start the summer season and to say "hi" to our friends and neighbors whom we may not otherwise run into often.

Please remember the meaning of Memorial Day, to those who sacrificed so much, that we may enjoy our lives, our families and our friends and neighbors!

Bless our troops who are away from their families and friends, keeping us safe here at home.

Ron and family

Events- Jones Beach Air Show

The Jones Beach Air Show will take place Memorial Day Weekend as follows:

Saturday 10AM- 3PM
Sunday 10 AM -3PM

http://www.nationalguard.com/forums/showthread.php/20692-Jones-Beach-Air-show-2011

Events- World Science Street Fair

Sunday June 5 / Washington Square Park

http://worldsciencefestival.com/events/street_fair

Events- Central Park Fishing

Catch and release fishing

http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/things-to-do/sports/fishing.html?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4ddd3a5dd4d132a4%2C0

Events- BargeMusic

Classical Music concert series-

http://www.bargemusic.org/calendar.html

World Trade Center Update

One World Trade Center breaks through the Manhattan skyline:

http://www.nyc-grid.com/snippets/2011/5/20/one-world-trade-breaks-through-the-skyline.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

Fire Company Closings NYC

Attached is a report and link of fire company closings in NYC-

http://content.ny1.com/downloads/2011_FD_Closing_Draft.PDF

4th of July Fireworks

The Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks display will again be on the West Side this year.

http://www.macys.com/campaign/fireworks/index.jsp?cm_mmc=VanityUrl-_-fireworks-_-n-_-n

Regis HS Fire

Fire at Regis HS on Saturday, classes canceled today. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but there was significant fire and water damage.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/121852704.html

Author Invites

An email has been set up for "Author Invites". If you wish to contribute as an author, write to me here.

ArchieBald51@yahoo.com

An invite will be sent to your email address from me. Follow the instructions. I will only check it occassionally.

As always, you can comment without signing up, sign or remain anonymous at your discretion.

Mirror site is being set up and activated

http://www.murrayhillspews.blogspot.com/

I will be sending invites for authorship to all those currently here, and set up an additional email for those who would like to participate in the near future.

I am doing this to expand viewership since most posts contain information useful to the entire community.

I intend to keep it an open forum as it was originally intended for here. I will not unduly censor, unless I feel the situation gets out of hand, or abusive. One habitual troublemaker found himself removed. I hope that need not happen again.

Blogs, as any news or commentary, enjoy First Amendment Rights. As a reminder, providing links, rather than copy / pasting, for reference when posting / commenting or sharing photos, unless originating from the poster, is proper protocol.

Both sites will remain open and active while this transition takes place, during which time some threads may be identical, similar, of completely different depending on the contributors.

Archie Welcomes You

We will be migrating and merging blogs over the next few weeks and months for simplicity sake.

Memorial Day

I salute my friends, colleagues and their families.

http://media.causes.com/1060527?p_id=175378540

Thank you for allowing me to contribute

I will do my best to adhere to the good naturedness of this group.

Friday Funnies / Open Thread

The Psychiatrist and the Proctologist

Best friends graduated from medical school at the same time and decided
that, in spite of two different specialties, they would open a practice
together to share office space and personnel.

Dr. Smith was the psychiatrist and Dr. Jones was the proctologist; they
put up a sign reading: "Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones: Hysterias and Posteriors."
The town council was livid and insisted they change it.

So, the docs changed it to read: "Schizoids and Hemorrhoids." This was
also not acceptable, so they again changed the sign. "Catatonics and High
Colonics"......No go.

Next, they tried "Manic Depressives and Anal Retentives"....thumbs down
again.
Then came "Minds and Behinds"....still no good.
Another attempt resulted in "Lost Souls and Butt Holes".......unacceptable
again!
So they tried "Analysis and Anal Cysts".....not a chance.
"Nuts and Butts".....no way.
"Freaks and Cheeks".....still no good. "Loons and Moons".....forget it.

Almost at their wit's end, the docs finally came up with:


"Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones--Odds and Ends"

Bubble Battle

The NYC pillow fight was a great success. June 18th NYC will have a Bubble Battle. Bubble machines of all sorts will go at it. Place and time TBD.

Emergency Alert System

Smart phone users in NYC will soon be able to receive targeted texts alerting individuals to local emergencies.

http://www.nybuff.org/2011/05/national-emergency-alert-system-set-to.html

Look What I Found....

....Floating by the boat while heading back up the coast:



Does this sandal belong to anyone you know?

Horse Sense

After 4 years of absence from NYC for riding, horses might be returning this summer. Plans are strongly being considered to house a stable in Central Park once again. It isn't a done deal, but it is BEING DISCUSSED OPENLY BEFORE A FINAL DECISION IS MADE.

http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-news/2011/05/06/horseback-riding-central-park.aspx

Picture of the Year