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Monday, October 17. 2011

A happy NYC park full of happy people

The OWS people have a very minimal impact on NYC. We went down to the city yesterday afternoon with friends for matinee theater and dinner, had a little time to kill so wandered around Union Square Park and Broadway.


Happy parks filled with young happy people do not make the news. These are the people Obama should be celebrating. More people here enjoying a lovely October day than in Zucotti Park.


It was Sukkot, so there were plenty of Hassidim around with their citrons and palms. They ask you "Are you Jewish?" and if you are, they will wish you a good Sukkot.



Same as in Washington Square, these speed chess guys with their tables set up will play you for money.



More happy pics below the fold -

The world-famous Strand bookstore


 



Empire State bldg in the background




Filming out in front of Grace Church



 


Posted by Bird Dog in Hot News & Misc. Short Subjects at 12:06 | Comments (3) | Trackbacks (0)

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Oh, for just twenty minutes thirtyminutes an hour two
hours in the Strand!
#1 DavidB on 2011-10-17 12:34 (Reply)
My favorite time of year in the city!
#2 MTF on 2011-10-17 13:57 (Reply)
Thanks for the pictures. Union Square is one of my favorite NYC locations. Great for people watching, the green market, and a great selection of fantastic restaurants and bars in the surrounding blocks.
#3 Michael B. on 2011-10-17 18:09 (Reply)

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