April 19, 2007
Extra, Extra
- 90-floor hotel at the Javits Center? That'll be great for the West Side Stadium - oh, wait
- Huh: Kean University hires former NJ Governor James McGreevey to teach ethics, law and leadership - we sort of understand it because they're just paying him $17,500, but STILL
- He's ready: Suspected sexual attacker Peter Braunstein was found mentally fit to stand trial
- Former Montessori school headmistress Lina Sinha's 14 year sentence for seducing a student is one year more than the student's age at the time
- Biggest non-shock: Duane Reade being ranked #7 out of 7 pharmacy chains surveyed
- It's Brooklyn "zipper pin" designer versus the Gap; maybe she can complain about the Williamsburg jeans while she's at it
- 11 Spring Street is busy getting buffed
- The Department of Transportation may tear down or renovate the Kosciuszko Bridge because it has "narrow lanes, insufficient shoulders and limited sight distance"
- ...and in other DOT news, Streetsblog has the agency's plans for Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza - which makes you wonder why the DOT can't put them up on their site for the public to see (Streetsblog also looks at what the Grand Army Plaza Coalition's ideas are)
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A 90 floor hotel will be great for Javits center conventions and less traveling for exhibitors - and vistors.
That area will boom with new shops, restaurants, boutiques etc.
The majestic view of the city from the top floor of the hotel would be awesome
On the other hand, the far West Side is relatively serene, sparsely populated and less expensive - which are a rarities in midtown Manhattan.
That ambience will be lost forever
2 cents regarding Montessori International of NY:
The education received at this institution is incredible. While I have no opinion regarding the case of Ms. Sinha, I feel it will have some unfortunate consequences for the school and for a truly wonderful set of teachers that I have come to know & respect.
My daughter has been attending one of the branches of this school for nearly 3 years now. She has grown tremendously in her education, curiosity, eagerness to learn and responsibility. She and her classmates are wonderful, friendly and engaging children.
I recommend this school to any parent looking for a quality educational environment for their children.