Comments for Writing New York http://writingny.blsci.org Mon, 12 May 2008 10:41:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on The 7 Line Riders Endure Inconveniences by skenney http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/05/05/the-7-line-riders-endure-inconveniences/#comment-1414 skenney Mon, 12 May 2008 06:19:32 +0000 http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/05/05/the-7-line-riders-endure-inconveniences/#comment-1414 The trains provide endless frustration for commuters to be sure. I would love to see a comparison of what the MTA promises will happen, and what does. Are the improvements ones that commuters just wouldn't notice, like work on the tracks? Or are they undelivered promises? The trains provide endless frustration for commuters to be sure. I would love to see a comparison of what the MTA promises will happen, and what does. Are the improvements ones that commuters just wouldn’t notice, like work on the tracks? Or are they undelivered promises?

]]> Comment on Steeling Metal in Brooklyn by Construction Bargains http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/14/454/#comment-1412 Construction Bargains Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:47:32 +0000 http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/14/454/#comment-1412 <strong>Construction Bargains...</strong> […] With all new construction there are issues. Being new construction, you would think this would not be the case. Heck, it’ s new what could go wrong, but there are always issues either immediate or that creep up once you move in. So some quick p... Construction Bargains…

[…] With all new construction there are issues. Being new construction, you would think this would not be the case. Heck, it’ s new what could go wrong, but there are always issues either immediate or that creep up once you move in. So some quick p…

]]> Comment on Starbucks: PS 11’s Lunch Stop by mstmaurice http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/starbucks-ps-11s-lunch-stop/#comment-1411 mstmaurice Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:04:51 +0000 http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/starbucks-ps-11s-lunch-stop/#comment-1411 I'm glad you brought this up, I've definitely seen this before. It just seems like all the female tweens these days are trying to be trendy, and hanging out at Starbucks fits in with that mentality. I'd be really interested in finding out more! I’m glad you brought this up, I’ve definitely seen this before. It just seems like all the female tweens these days are trying to be trendy, and hanging out at Starbucks fits in with that mentality. I’d be really interested in finding out more!

]]> Comment on Congestion pricing? by skenney http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/congestion-pricing/#comment-1409 skenney Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:43:37 +0000 http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/congestion-pricing/#comment-1409 So I guess congestion pricing is over for now. Just read in the NYT that it is dead. So I guess we will see just how fast those posters come down. So I guess congestion pricing is over for now. Just read in the NYT that it is dead. So I guess we will see just how fast those posters come down.

]]> Comment on It’s a… by Philip Josolowitz-Luce http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/its-a/#comment-1408 Philip Josolowitz-Luce Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:16:17 +0000 http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/its-a/#comment-1408 There could be a really interesting piece here about Katz's views on daycare, healthcare, and other issues relating to single parents raising children. She could make for an interesting profile, I don't know anyone who has ever had in vitro fertilization. There could be a really interesting piece here about Katz’s views on daycare, healthcare, and other issues relating to single parents raising children. She could make for an interesting profile, I don’t know anyone who has ever had in vitro fertilization.

]]> Comment on Congestion pricing? by Philip Josolowitz-Luce http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/congestion-pricing/#comment-1407 Philip Josolowitz-Luce Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:12:30 +0000 http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/congestion-pricing/#comment-1407 I can hardly believe that this is the same mayor who wanted to build a stadium for the Jets on the west side. That, to me, is the biggest waste of public tax dollars imaginable and has failed in countless other cities before it was thankfully shot down in New York. What an about face to then push for one of the most forward looking urban policies in the nation. I guess I just wonder what the mayor's view for the city is, what, to Mayor Bloomberg, is good urban planning/policy? I can hardly believe that this is the same mayor who wanted to build a stadium for the Jets on the west side. That, to me, is the biggest waste of public tax dollars imaginable and has failed in countless other cities before it was thankfully shot down in New York. What an about face to then push for one of the most forward looking urban policies in the nation. I guess I just wonder what the mayor’s view for the city is, what, to Mayor Bloomberg, is good urban planning/policy?

]]> Comment on L Train rated the cleanest by Philip Josolowitz-Luce http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/l-train-rated-the-cleanest/#comment-1406 Philip Josolowitz-Luce Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:05:19 +0000 http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/l-train-rated-the-cleanest/#comment-1406 This story is an absolute goldmine. There are so many different pieces you could do on the MTA and public transit. The L train is probably one of the better ones because the improvements in technology should let the MTA run more trains on existing track at closer intervals. Imagine if the whole transit system had 20% more trains? It would be so much less crowded. This story is an absolute goldmine. There are so many different pieces you could do on the MTA and public transit. The L train is probably one of the better ones because the improvements in technology should let the MTA run more trains on existing track at closer intervals. Imagine if the whole transit system had 20% more trains? It would be so much less crowded.

]]> Comment on Congestion pricing? by Sunil Ramsamooj http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/congestion-pricing/#comment-1405 Sunil Ramsamooj Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:41:15 +0000 http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/04/07/congestion-pricing/#comment-1405 I saw that billboard in my neighborhood, good reporting. Congestion Pricing is a hot topic now so it's good to see you incorporate it into your neighborhood. I saw that billboard in my neighborhood, good reporting. Congestion Pricing is a hot topic now so it’s good to see you incorporate it into your neighborhood.

]]> Comment on Trendy Hotels On The Bowery by Sunil Ramsamooj http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/03/31/trendy-hotels-on-bowery-street/#comment-1404 Sunil Ramsamooj Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:37:57 +0000 http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/03/31/trendy-hotels-on-bowery-street/#comment-1404 It's nice how you were able to take a post and turn it into a conflict story. Gentrification is always a good, running story. It’s nice how you were able to take a post and turn it into a conflict story. Gentrification is always a good, running story.

]]> Comment on Landlord Puts the Sqeeze on Pinoneer and His Restaurant by skenney http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/03/05/landlord-puts-the-sqeeze-on-pinoneer-and-his-restaurant/#comment-1403 skenney Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:59:26 +0000 http://writingny.blsci.org/2008/03/05/landlord-puts-the-sqeeze-on-pinoneer-and-his-restaurant/#comment-1403 love this article. the rise in commercial rent is unbelievable and i bet not too many are aware of it. this would be a great piece to continue. love this article. the rise in commercial rent is unbelievable and i bet not too many are aware of it. this would be a great piece to continue.

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