Wednesday, August 20, 2008

The Machamuvitz (Angel of Death)

Deepest sympathy to the family of the 5 year old killed by a malfunctioning elevator in his Williamsburg apartment building. What a tragedy, that on their way to school, 2 brothers would meet up with such a terrible thing which caused the death of the younger child.
Those elevators had been out of service constantly. Tenants reported this to the Buildings Department. Nothing gets done in this town whether it's them, the sanitation, Con Edison, etc.
Now, of course, there will be an investigation. It reminds me that every time after a plane crash, the supposed Transportation Safety Board steps in to investigate. Nothing really ever happens.
My heart goes out to the family of the youngster. Due to orthodox law, the burial had to take place quickly. Will members of the family be visited by Administration officials as they observe shiva? Probably not.

Windmills Out of Your Mind

Mayor Bloomberg now wants to put windmills by the city bridges. What for? Windmills out of your mind.
We have so many other urgent problems in this city. This is all that he can think of right now? Ridiculous!