tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post8489480363714406412..comments2024-02-19T05:18:27.849-05:00Comments on <center>the Q at Parkside</center>: Empire Blvd - Never a Dull MomentClarkson FlatBedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-84263717520882323422016-09-21T10:30:49.486-04:002016-09-21T10:30:49.486-04:00The building on Lincoln/Flatbush that Josh mention...The building on Lincoln/Flatbush that Josh mentions above: have you taken a close look at the facade? It is literally already falling apart. Particle board chipped and cracked and breaking off, metal supports screwed into it at random intervals and crazy angles (also falling out). I'm assuming that the orange netting is to keep these random bits from blowing off with the wind onto passing pedestrians. It's really distressing to see. Seems like it'll be destined for the junk pile as soon as it's finished (if it's ever finished).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-82958825430610229532016-09-20T09:08:59.155-04:002016-09-20T09:08:59.155-04:00Oh, and if you want to contact District 17, you wi...Oh, and if you want to contact District 17, you will have to call them. Sorry to say that is the only way. But remember, the District is not a powerful thing, really. Each school has considerable autonomy, so if there is a particular school you have interest in, best to get in contact with them directly. Of course if it's about the District generally, sure. But if you don't LIKE the district, then you probably have to go higher up.<br /><br />I'm now at PS38 in District 15. I have contacts to whom you can ask questions - send me a private note!Clarkson FlatBedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-8507539119302248382016-09-20T09:06:08.810-04:002016-09-20T09:06:08.810-04:00I was removed from CB9 for a) voting to keep the D...I was removed from CB9 for a) voting to keep the DM Pearl Miles b) standing firm on matters of principle that bucked leadership and c) not supporting Eric Adams and his candidates. In typically circular language, Eric's steadfast #2 Ingrid Gordon told me as much in our sit down. I wish neither of them ill will. The hysterical part is that I had only been granted a one-year extension because I filled the second half of a departing members term. The seat was one of Mathieu Eugene's appointees, clearly showing he had absolutely nothing to do with it. The guy considers me his sworn enemy, for continuously raising the profile of his ineptitude.<br /><br />It certainly wasn't for a lack of work or time or energy. It's okay though. Now I can see the degree to which the political machine runs the show. Actually, it's two machines. One Caribbean American and one African American - they are often at odds. More on that as I peel back the layers. But don't think I don't realize this sort of thing happens everywhere in the city. It is by no means a black thing, white thing, Italian/Jewish/Polish/Hipster thing. Power seeks to consolidate power. Old as the hills.Clarkson FlatBedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-87536998428140391222016-09-20T06:41:30.807-04:002016-09-20T06:41:30.807-04:00I would be interested in tallying up the value in ...I would be interested in tallying up the value in dollars of the projects that CB9 and local activists have rejected, including funds and/or dedication of resources from DOT, DCP, and private foundations.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792646871333738725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-11944126715020918612016-09-19T21:44:04.139-04:002016-09-19T21:44:04.139-04:00Oh, and I know everyone is probably tired of heari...Oh, and I know everyone is probably tired of hearing about it, but it seems the investors of the building on Lincoln have run out of money again and construction has been put on hold. Please somebody tell me different because progress appears to be at a standstill. The scaffolding is destined to live there for yet another year.<br /><br />-joshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-5950297751882115652016-09-19T15:27:38.750-04:002016-09-19T15:27:38.750-04:00Also, totally with you on schools. Where the hell ...Also, totally with you on schools. Where the hell is District 17? Where is their website? Where is the CEC 17's website? Anything? Just crickets.elbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12673377630095173929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-6539730638445064402016-09-19T15:13:11.926-04:002016-09-19T15:13:11.926-04:00Wait -- you are no longer on CB9? I thought you ju...Wait -- you are no longer on CB9? I thought you just left the Committee?elbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12673377630095173929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-86192764660360105492016-09-19T14:35:41.739-04:002016-09-19T14:35:41.739-04:00CO-SIGNED!
Now how can we get Diana Richardson on...CO-SIGNED!<br /><br />Now how can we get Diana Richardson on the case? She's got offices on Empire now and I KNOW she sees the trash EVERYWHERE every day she's in there.Curious27https://www.blogger.com/profile/04861470384365629567noreply@blogger.com