Heart of Glass

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Blondie

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Thanks to some good friends I got an extra ticket to see Blondie tonight - that brought back some memories!

haze

haze, originally uploaded by ridavio.

On the first day of the last heat wave of August, as seen from the Christopher Street Pier.

hawk watch

Hawk Watch, originally uploaded by ridavio.

The fledglings are the main attractions at the boat basin in Riverside Park.

late august flowers

Late August Flowers, originally uploaded by ridavio.

On the second day of sunshine, following four days of gray and rain, late in the afternoon, I stop by the Riverside Park flower garden on my way to a taping in midtown.

answers?

answers?, originally uploaded by ridavio.

I was camera 3 during the debates for the Democratic candidates for the 15th congressional district of New York State at MNN this evening. Lot of fun doing a live shoot - the adrenaline, the crazy talk in the control room in my ear as I pan and focus.
Congressman Rangel got all the attention from other news organizations following the debate. He is the center of controversy and scandal and five fellow democrats are running against him for the seat he has held for decades.

How to use the new voting machine in New York City

The New York City chapter of the League of Women Voters sponsored a demonstration of the new machines New Yorkers will use to vote in this election season. This is an excerpt from the full length show of the demonstration that will air on Manhattan Neighborhood Network this Sunday. New York City will be using paper ballets filled out in blue ink with pens provided by the board of elections. There will also be Ballot Marking Devices that will assist those who need help reading and marking the fine print on the ballot. Be sure to turn your ballot over as propositions you can vote on will be on the reverse side. And you still have the option to write in your candidate - in this case, peanut butter crunch!

in transit II

in transit II, originally uploaded by ridavio.

On the final day of Summer Streets, did a few loops with Basil and crew, then brunch in the courtyard at B-Bar, followed by another bike trip from the East Village across the Williamsburg Bridge to Brooklyn then up over the Pulaski Bridge and the Newtown Creek pictured here and on to Warm Up at PS1 in Long Island City. It was back to Basil's for dinner in the East Village and then back up the west side along the Hudson River to arrive home thoroughly exhausted. No one can say summer isn't being enjoyed to the fullest in this city.

berries

Here in New York, we are now in that late summer season when you go out on a hike and realize that blueberries are fully ripe, but you forgot your bowl to gather some to take home for pancakes tomorrow morning. Not to worry, Ben will show you how to quickly craft one out of wild grass growing by the side of the path. The pancakes were delicious, btw.

welcome

to the neighborhood, a Two Boots pizza branch opens on Broadway and I'm in the delivery area.

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clear

clear, originally uploaded by ridavio.

It's overcast in New York City today, unlike the weekend upstate.

bridge

bridge, originally uploaded by ridavio.

On the old railroad track trail in the Catskills.

happy 45th anniversary

A very special couple in my life are celebrating their 45th anniversary today. To commemorate my dad made this online slideshow for my mom.Thanks for all the love!

See no evil, hear...

See no evil, hear..., originally uploaded by ridavio.

cross

cross, originally uploaded by ridavio.

transit

transit, originally uploaded by ridavio.

Caught on Summer Streets just north of Astor Place, with bikers, skateboarders, a scooter and pedestrians, you about cover what runs these streets - and not a car in sight.

global soul

global soul, originally uploaded by ridavio.

is the party that ManchildBlack is hosting twice this month at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Great exhibit, great music. Check it.

water works

water works, originally uploaded by ridavio.

Stopping by the main plaza at Lincoln Center on the way to see the Paul Taylor dance company at the Damrosch Park bandshell, the water seemed so refreshing on this hot evening, and I was surprised by how high it blasts.

ghost

ghost, originally uploaded by ridavio.

I had noticed this small ghost bike for some time now, especially at night, returning home from jaunts downtown. It's located right where I turn north on West End Avenue and 100th Street after coming up from the river. I have to say it is particularly jarring to see this memorial with a child's bike. It reads Jonah Shapiro, aged 9. Looking in to who this was I notice there will be a hearing this month on removing such memorials. I intend to comment on this and I hope you do to. As another blogger mentions, "Hug your family. And wear a helmet."

white

white, originally uploaded by ridavio.