We can talk about the New Year Eve Ball Drop, we can talk about the tree lighting in Rockefeller Center, or even the fireworks display on July 4th, but the NYC Marathon is the logistical marvel that unites the city and shows the world why New York is the best destination for a vacation and to call home. Our team took photos along the route throughout Brooklyn and Queens, and when we got together to talk about the day, it’s obvious it’s a day-long celebration that brings the city to life.
“The street festivals are great, but this is epic,” said one runner who stopped and talked to us by the Pulaski Bridge in LIC.
Two million people lined the streets in the fie boroughs to cheer the runners through their journey.
What a day to be In New York!
Queens Whitestone to Astoria Greenway Trail Needs Better Examination
The DOT can’t blame residents for becoming skeptical of a ’15-mile-long’ (wide) path, slotted for cyclists in Queens. While certainly most of us might see a continuous trail as a great way to take a bike ride across the borough, many worry about the non-enforcement of the rampant bandit crews stalking those paths, looking for people who might be alone or who might be vulnerable. We might call this ‘development in a vacuum.’ A route that is too narrow for an automobile, yet perfect for a motorized scooter is a magnet for thieves and thugs. That’s all. The argument against something like this is more about planning with thought. So when the local councilperson in Whitestone puts up a performance which is considered by DOT to be a violation of their code-of-conduct, it’s about considering the impact the greenway will have on safety, parking, motorists and homeowners.
We know there are some statements made at these DOT hearings about people from Whitestone not wanting to connect with people from Astoria. We know that makes the news sound-bytes. And there will always be people who might think that way.
It’s safety, it’s convenience and quality of life.
