Gothamist: No Love for Cobblestones From Urban Mommies

Question

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:16:05 -0500

Why is it ok to use the word "breeder" in this context, but "fag cripple" is not?

Darrin

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:59:43 -0500

Friggin' yuppies! "Oh, how quaint and charming: cobblestone streets! Let's move here", and then "Oh, it's so much work pushing baby Chad's stroller over these annoying cobblestones. Do something, dear. Have them cover them up." Try walking on the SIDEWALK instead of the middle of the street while yer at it!

Darrin

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:58:43 -0500

imjustsayin

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:58:18 -0500

"cobblestones are notoriously expensive to take care of" hmm...those same Belgian blocks have been there, allowing pedestrians, cars, trucks, horses, etc. to pass for how many decades? Compare the cost to remove and replace the blocks when utility work is needed, to the cost of entirely resurfacing the street every five or ten years. I think you'll find cobblestones are the better (and certainly greener) value.

ABC Girl

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:31:44 -0500

I was born in downtown NYC in the 70's. My earliest memories include my mom pushing me in my stroller over the cobbled city streets and I would hum or sing because I liked the way it sounded as we passed over each stone... those are sweet wonderful memories. I agree with poster #2, keep the cobblestones but find a way to better maintain them for everyone's safety.

mikey

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:36:21 -0500

#11 is right, although besides the point. those are paving stones (as are all remaining ones in the city, as far as i know), cobble stone is more like scattered rounded stones, like those you'd see on a rocky beach.

trolley man

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:03:19 -0500

Get rid of them before someone get's hurt. Get rid of this and that fruit and vegatable stand at Houston Street.

Annulla

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 23:00:43 -0500

Not to be pedantic, but the photograph shows a street paved with Belgian Block, not cobblestones. To the best of my knowledge, there are no cobblestone streets left in Manhattan.

VDH

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:43:30 -0500

Downtown lad is correct. They do not want to rip up the whole st. Just the area that would normally be a sidewalk but for some reason is part of the street. The buildings either side of 44 laight do have a proper sidewalk and if 44 laight did then there would still be a huge width of cobblestones in the actual street.

Downtown Lad

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:46:06 -0500

The cobblestones on this street are well maintained. I live in the neighborhood and I have examined these cobblestones. I think it's time for these people to stop complaining. 44 Laight is probably getting a bad rap. I'm sure there are plenty of residents in that building who like the Cobblestones. It should be noted that they are not referring to the whole street though, just the part that is usually reserved for the sidewalk. Nonetheless, they look great, and contribute to the fabric of the neighborhood.

realnicegirl

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:18:24 -0500

I'm not a breeder, but I have MD and cobblestone streets are a nightmare. I love NY because I can walk with no assistance and no difficulty, but not in certain areas. I've found the worst to be the cobbles surrounding the subway station at Bowling Green. It's actually easier to walk up to Wall Street and pick up the subway there. For once I agree with these damn breeders.

milf lover

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:59:30 -0500

Far be it from me to side with the whinny yuppie soccer mom to be but these cobblestones are not your well maintained one's you see in other parts of Manhattan. With on going construction, these stones get dug up and repaved with who knows what, asphalt, cement etc. Ever seen a manhole on a cobblestone street? It's a pothole. So it's not exactly the best surface for walking. Especially when wet because they're worn smooth. I'm guessing cars even have a hard time stopping so that's another danger.

gabe

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:46:27 -0500

Fuck your heels - save the stones!

dia

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:39:10 -0500

noo, preserve the cobblestones!

kevin Bracken

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:29:39 -0500

*shakes head* Some people! This is New York! Somebody must not understand what beauty is, but nothing goes together like wrought iron, intricate carvings and cobblestone. Sigh.

Mé

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:03:14 -0500

Some people always complain about everything. I do like the suggestion that they move to the UWS. Better yet, Jersey.

Toby

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:16:56 -0500

Cobblestones are fine, as long as they are properly maintained. If they cannot be properly maintained, it is blacktop time!

thfs

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:13:33 -0500

barf