In the continuing saga of the red-tailed hawk perched on the 12th floor windowsill of the president of New York University, excitement has led to fear and worry. The nest has been watched closely for weeks with a webcam from the New York Times. Experts had, sadly, concluded that the chance of any of the…
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Threatened Job Cuts Rallies New York Teachers to Protest
The reaction to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed layoffs of 4,100 teachers was defiant, as the president of the United Federation of Teachers, Michael Mulgrew, angrily promised to hold a giant protest modeled on the Wisconsin protests held this past winter. UFT President Mulgrew Inspires Crowd of Teachers Michael Mulgrew was speaking to…
Hawk Eggs Not Hatching at NYU
Bad news for those of you who have been watching the progress, or lack thereof of the three eggs of Violet and Bobby the red-tailed hawk couple who set up house on the 12th floor of the Bobst Library at NYU outside the office of the president. Apparently, short of an avian miracle, the…
New York’s Costume Institute Gala 2011
Everybody who is anybody was in attendance on Monday night for New York’s Costume Institute Gala, honoring the late British designer Alexander McQueen. A day before the big event, Sarah Burton, fresh from her incredible triumph as Kate’s wedding dress designer, spoke at the Metropolitan Museum of Art about the upcoming event. Divine Gala Opening…
Treatment Options for Mental Illness
Early Intervention for Mental Health Problems Mental illness affects not only the entire person physically and emotionally but also their family and friends. Teen Screen – the National Center for Mental Health Checkups of Columbia University – seeks to screen teenagers early on for mental health issues to ensure that proper treatment is given as…
From Comedy to Dance New York Has It All
The spring is a great time for entertainment in New York City. Some of the special events coming up are: Music Jennifer Hudson- Madison Square Garden: Beacon Theatre, Wednesday July 6, 8pm. Hudson is best known for her performance in the 2006 film version of the Broadway show “Dreamgirls.” She came to the light of…
New Yorkers Celebrate Osama’s Demise
With the news today of Osama bin Laden’s death, hundreds of people gathered at the World Trade Center site. In memory of the thousands of people who were killed on September 11, 2001, people gathered to wave American flags and take pictures. The group at the site broke into jubilant cheers and sang a rendition…
Bringing Biking to New York Schools
Although everyone agrees that bike-riding is a sport, it is rare indeed for cycling to be part of a physical education program in school. Major barriers preclude biking from entering the gym as a discipline, including the prohibitive cost, storage space, and not least of which, safety. After all, in the inner city the kids…
