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I walk everywhere. To work, back home, shopping, wherever. And along many of my walks I happen upon pairs of shoes just sitting off by themselves. It's just so weird and random. As if whomever was wearing them was just whisked away. Beamed up to the Spaceship. Barefooted or in their stocking feet. Perhaps the aliens don't believe in shoes. Or they have no need for them...
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Beam me up Scotty. Forget the shoes
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But it rhymes with it!
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Urinetown (click to view)
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In New York City, public urination is a civil offense, not a criminal offense, and is covered by Section 16-118 of the Administrative Code. First-time offenders can receive a fine of up to $75, with subsequent offenses within 12 months resulting in fines of $250–$350 for a second offense and $350–$450 for a third offense. Offenders will receive a civil ticket instead of a criminal summons and will not have a criminal record if found guilty. Administrative courts may also require offenders to perform community service.
BEFORE & AFTER CONSTRUCTION
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Coming Soon, a 40 story tower
Further info on 42-19 24th Street
Further info on 23-10 Queens Plaza South aka Opus Point
This is a dual album as these two major construction projects are situated just across 24th street @ Queens Plaza South from one another
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25-01 Queens Plaza North / Before-After Construction
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Urinetown (click to view)
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In New York City, public urination is a civil offense, not a criminal offense, and is covered by Section 16-118 of the Administrative Code. First-time offenders can receive a fine of up to $75, with subsequent offenses within 12 months resulting in fines of $250–$350 for a second offense and $350–$450 for a third offense. Offenders will receive a civil ticket instead of a criminal summons and will not have a criminal record if found guilty. Administrative courts may also require offenders to perform community service.
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Part of the album titled 23-10 Queens Plaza South / 42-19 24th Street - Before & After Construction
Who the hell would do that!?
These sneakers start at $600
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Beam me up Scotty. Forget the shoes
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Overview of 7 Train Upgrades in Queens
The 7 train line, which connects Flushing to Midtown Manhattan, is undergoing significant upgrades in Queens, including at the 33rd Street–Rawson Street station. These improvements are part of a broader initiative to enhance the subway system's infrastructure and accessibility.
Key Upgrades at 33rd Street–Rawson Street Station
Accessibility Improvements
ADA Compliance:
The station is currently undergoing renovations to become ADA-accessible. This includes the installation of elevators, which is part of a larger $6 billion investment in accessibility across the subway system.
Elevator Installation:
The contract for adding two elevators at the station was awarded in December 2023, with work expected to improve access for all riders.
Structural Enhancements
Temporary Platforms: To accommodate construction, temporary platforms have been set up at the 33rd Street–Rawson Street station, along with other nearby stations.
Service Changes:
As part of the ongoing upgrades, Manhattan-bound 7 trains are skipping the 69th and 52nd Street stations through early 2026. Riders are advised to use nearby stations like 74th Street–Broadway and 61st Street–Woodside during this period.
Timeline and Impact
Construction Duration:
The upgrades are expected to continue into 2026, with various phases of work being coordinated to minimize disruptions.
Customer Experience:
These improvements aim to enhance the overall customer experience by providing better access, improved safety, and modernized facilities throughout the 7 train line.
These upgrades are crucial for ensuring that the subway system meets the needs of all New Yorker's, particularly those requiring accessible transit options.
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#7 Train Upgrades/33rd-Rawson Street Station
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Xeranthemum annuum is a flowering plant species also known as annual everlasting or immortelle.
The immortelle is a symbol of eternity and immortality.
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This photo is part of the album titled: FLORA
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Polo Ralph Nude
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(2018) U.S. Open Tennis Championships
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I never seem to ever grow tired of the NYC Skyline
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Queens: Honeywell Street Bridge (click to view that entire album)
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30-25 Queens Blvd / 29-10 Northern Boulevard -
Before & After Construction
My hunch paid off as this structure was completely torn down. I've been photographing the back of the building, as the front faces a police station, and not many people understand why I photograph construction. Several times I've been asked if I was an insurance surveyor. That one makes sense, as many times I'm dressed from work. No, just a hobbyist photographer. Essentially it's my documenting the pre/post gentrification of my neighborhood
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38-27 32nd St and 38-38 32nd St / Before & After Construction
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The River King
~ by Alice Hoffman
For more than a century, the small town of Haddan, Massachusetts, has been divided, as if by a line drawn down the centre of Main Street, separating those born and bred in the 'village' from those who attend the prestigious Haddan School. But one October night the two worlds are thrust together by an inexplicable death and the town's divided history is revealed in all its complexity.
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I've been an avid fan of author Alice Hoffman for 30+ years. Hoffman writes magical realism, a literary genre that depicts the real world interwoven with elements of magic and fantasy. Whenever I've mentioned Hoffman's name to people they typically shrug and say how they've never heard of her, that is until I've noted how it was Hoffman whom had written the novel "Practical Magic" which later became a Hollywood movie, that people say "oooh".
Oooh. Hmm. Welp, obviously not readers.
Tomorrow is March 1st. The next few months are to be very busy. For starters I will be going into my office 3x a week now. I'm still on a reasonable accommodation until the end of March, and have been slowly building up my in-person days, with January being once a week, February twice, and now it's March. The in-person days have been building up both my confidence and endurance. It's working, and I'm feeling stronger as a result. It really is reinvention, and it feels amazing.
Work aside, I have also returned to my dental care. Following many years of having been a two pack per day smoker, daily drinker, matched with horrible eating habits, it had all reeked havoc on my teeth and gums. I'm now almoat 5 years nicotine free, and 4 years alcohol free, having quit both cold turkey and 6-months apart. In 2023 a great friend of mine secured me a referral to NYU's College of Dentistry, and ever since then much has taken place. It is phenomenal dental care. And without any doubt, NYU Dentistry is THE best that I have ever received. In May 2025 all of that needed to be placed on hold as I needed to undergo chemotherapy treatments. It's never boring with me. Treatments concluded in October 2025 and now it's full speed ahead. It's a full mouth restoration and should be completed by June of this year. More reinvention, and it's all good. I am grateful and thankful.
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Newell's Run - Year of the City
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4th Floor Walk-up Penthouse Apartment
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New York Yimby, March 13, 2026
Construction is about to go vertical at 24-19 Jackson Avenue, a 55-story residential skyscraper in the Court Square section of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by FXCollaborative and developed by Charney Companies and Tavros Capital in partnership with Incoco Capital, the 676-foot-tall structure will yield 600 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space. The 18,000-square-foot property is bounded by 45th Avenue to the north, Jackson Avenue to the southeast, and 23rd Street to the west.
Full article: 55-Story Skyscraper Readies for Vertical Construction at 24-19 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens
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