An interesting juxtaposition of convention news today: The Times reports that Wall Street firms are going to be wining and dining Republican politicians and delegates in town for the Republican National Convention (august 30-September 2), while Newsday says end of August street fairs will be banned because police need to concentrate their efforts on convention security. There had been 14 street fairs scheduled during the time of the convention, but they have now been reschedule. Police officers will be working 12 hours shifts plus overtime during the convention, and while most street fair organizers understand the demands of the police, they are disappointed that visiting delegates won't be able to see a NYC street fair in its glory, smoky Italian sausages, watery fruit smoothies, cheap socks for sale, and all. more ›