Archive for the ‘Broadway’ Category
practical use
Reading is fundamental.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
Normally, when my phone rings, it’s seldom a call I want to receive. Luckily, when the chime sounded the other day and the caller ID said “Jimmy Van Bramer,” it actually was a call I wanted to get.
It wasn’t “the man” himself, rather it was one of his staff members ringing me up, letting me know that they were going to be doing a press event just down the road from Newtown Pentacle HQ at the Broadway Branch of the Queens Library.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
The point of the event was to announce that JVB and the council had secured several million dollars of funding for the libraries of Queens, which are VERY well used, to stay open six days a week as opposed to five.
As you can see, Jimmy Van Bramer brought a few of his colleagues out to the neighborhood, including the Speaker of the City Council, Melissa Mark-Viverito.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
Along with the Speaker, which is a singularly great title to have IMHO, Andy L. King of the Bronx – who is chair of the Council Subcommittee on Libraries – was present, as were the heads of the three systems – Dennis Walcott of the Queens library, Linda E. Johnson of Brooklyn system, and Tony Marx of the New York organization.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
There was a gaggle of press there as well, from local and citywide news sites and papers and stations. As is my usual habit, I left the “press pit” to get some shots of the third estate as well.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
JVB’s neighboring Councilman, Costa Constantinides of Astoria, was also present as (previously mentioned) were the heads of the three library systems of the City (New York Public, Brooklyn, Queens) which will all receive funding to stay open for the extra day every week. The Council people present made a point of saying that this new funding will be permanent, but we’ll have to see if that one plays out.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
The Queens library, which I seldom use – it should be mentioned, as I’m an “internet” guy – is well embraced by the neighbors hereabouts. Many, many people I see on the train are reading library books.
It’s great to see that it’s actually going to be open six days a week now.
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acrid smoke
Tremulous skies and clean underwear, in today’s post.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
That crazy heat wave which we all suffered through last week produced a series of powerful afternoon and evening thunder storms here in Astoria. The skies were so interesting and dynamic that one felt compelled to record the scene.
Pictured above was a worrisome looking funnel cloud that formed up to the east, and on the right hand side of the shot you can see the wall of rain pushing in from the west.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
Another day (or night actually), and another thunderstorm formed up. For this one I was at home on my porch. Psyched to actually capture the bolt of lightning seen above (it’s harder than you would think to photograph lightning without certain specialized trigger devices) one suddenly realized that I was standing next to a chain link fence during a lightning storm and was in a particularly exposed position.
Suddenly, my underwear didn’t feel so clean.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
I found myself a slightly safer spot, under something, and continued to crack out shots of the approaching deluge. Likely, I was deluding myself as to being safer, but regardless I felt a bit less exposed to the elemental fury that was approaching.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
On a completely different note, while in the financial district of lower Manhattan last week, the van pictured above was spotted.
Clean underwear on demand is its promise, which is something I think we should all aspire to, especially during stormy weather.
Upcoming Events and Tours
Wednesday, August 24, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. –
Port Newark Boat Tour,
with Working Harbor Committee. Click here for more details.
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phenomenal traces
Single shots, the humans of Astoria.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
I’m taking a break/week off, and will be offering a single shot that I like for one reason or another.
For a change, the shots offered this week will feature people in them. Normally, I go to some effort to have no humans of New York at all in my photos, but occasionally I do the opposite.
Pictured above is one of my neighbors in Astoria, who really embraced Halloween.
Upcoming Events and Tours
Sunday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. –
Poison Cauldron Walking Tour,
with Atlas Obscura. Click here for more details.
Wednesday, August 24, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. –
Port Newark Boat Tour,
with Working Harbor Committee. Click here for more details.
“follow” me on Twitter- @newtownpentacle
scientific effects
Single shots, the humans of Astoria.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
I’m taking a break/week off, and will be offering a single shot that I like for one reason or another.
For a change, the shots offered this week will feature people in them. Normally, I go to some effort to have no humans of New York at all in my photos, but occasionally I do the opposite.
Pictured above is one of my neighbors in Astoria, a seemingly homeless fellow known for his love of drink.
Upcoming Events and Tours
Sunday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. –
Poison Cauldron Walking Tour,
with Atlas Obscura. Click here for more details.
Wednesday, August 24, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. –
Port Newark Boat Tour,
with Working Harbor Committee. Click here for more details.
“follow” me on Twitter- @newtownpentacle
laboratory windows
Single shots, the humans of Astoria.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
I’m taking a break/week off, and will be offering a single shot that I like for one reason or another.
For a change, the shots offered this week will feature people in them. Normally, I go to some effort to have no humans of New York at all in my photos, but occasionally I do the opposite.
Pictured above is one of my neighbors in Astoria, a fellow known for his bellowing laughter.
Upcoming Events and Tours
Sunday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. –
Poison Cauldron Walking Tour,
with Atlas Obscura. Click here for more details.
Wednesday, August 24, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. –
Port Newark Boat Tour,
with Working Harbor Committee. Click here for more details.
“follow” me on Twitter- @newtownpentacle
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