Public Art Public Prayer

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation erected an art installation near the Manhattan side of the Roosevelt Island tram. The dual-booth, metal and vinyl edifice, complete with the word, “Prayer” included a graphic depicting folded hands in worship and a flip-down kneeling pad. Dylan Mortimer was the artist behind the “amens.” He wanted to get people to discuss prayer in the public arena. Nice (though the agnostics might disagree), but what's next in our future? A streetcorner, doo-wop choir?

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Local Baseball History For Sale … In The Future

The end of the 2008 major league baseball season brings a close to our two cherished baseball parks; Yankee Stadium and Shea … unless of course the teams make it to the Playoffs! Whether the dreams of Yankee or Mets fans end in September or October, new baseball dreams will begin soon after.

The Department of Parks and Recreation owns both facilities. Soon after the last out is made, you can own something from each MLB ball field too. The city plans to sell everything it possibly can to interested fans, collectors and investors who want to own a piece of nostalgia. Best of luck to all fans that plan to buy something. “Everything” is being sold so your chances of getting “something” are good. What’s not for sale are all of the great memories. No matter anyway. Real fans know they’re truly priceless and guaranteed to increase in value in the years to come.