Turtle Bay News A Publication of the Turtle Bay Association Spring 2015 Vol. 58, No. 2

Carol Ann Rinzler Honored as New York State Woman of Distinction ollowing her nomination by Senator In her activism, she uses a personal email Liz Krueger, TBA director Carol Ann list reaching physicians, administrators, F Rinzler was officially named to the legislators and patient advocates across New York State Senate’s prestigious 2015 the country urging support for medical is- list of Women of Distinction on May 6. sues such as the amelioration of the Two Senator Krueger observed, “I'm proud to be Midnight Rule which has put Medicare able to nominate Carol for recognition as a payments at risk for hospital patients put Woman of Distinction. With a long career into “observation” status. as a writer, activist and active community In civic life, she served as a member of member, she certainly fits the bill. In all her Community Board 6, and she work, whether spreading understanding of Carol Ann Rinzler. and her late husband, Perry Luntz, founded nutrition and health, fighting for the rights the Manhattan Neighborhood Council in of patients, or advocating for her neighbor- and Jane E. Brody; the award-winning “Es- 1993. Currently, she is a director of the hood, Carol continues to be an exemplar of trogen and Breast Cancer: A Warning for continued on page 8 civic engagement and service”. Women”; and “Leonardo’s Foot”, which a Carol Ann Rinzler is the author of more reviewer for the American Association for Note the Event than 20 books on health, including “Nu- the Advancement of Science described as trition for Dummies” (6th edition due in “some of the best writing about science for TBA Spring Street Fair 2015-16); “The New Complete Book of the non-scientist” he had encountered in Saturday, June 20, 11 am - 4 pm (42nd/54th) Food” with co-authors Manfred Kroger recent years. All proceeds go to local charities

The Landmarks of Turtle Bay and the People Who Created Them Raising the Roof Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:30 pm by Bruce Silberblatt An illustrated talk by Pam Hanlon, It’s easy to talk about what scrutiny as money and politics face off. author of Manhattan’s Turtle Bay: Story of a Midtown Neighborhood needs in the perpetual quest to keep its All development and rezoning proposals Followed by light refreshments at economy vibrant and amenities up-to-date. are reviewed by the Department of City Japan Society The process by which plans become reality Planning under the Uniform Land Use 333 East is frequently opaque and calls for constant Review Procedure. Right now, in Man- Limited seating by reservation only hattan, in or near Turtle Bay, there are through the Turtle Bay Association 212-751-5465 three major zoning changes at various stages in the review process. The TBA Coming in Early August is closely tracking these and their impli- National Night Out Against Crime cations. This is our latest report. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza 1 Vanderbilt Place (East 47th, First/Second) Community Tables, Elected Officials On May 6, a key City Council subcom- Sponsored by 17th Precinct mittee (including our Council Member Community Council Dan Garodnick), approved with some For information call 212-826-3228 modifications the 1,400-foot-tall office tower proposed for the block between Rendering of 1 Vanderbilt. Photo from Crain's cour- Vanderbilt and Madison Avenues, East tesy Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. continued on page 2

Turtle Bay Association • 224 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017 • (p) 212-751-5465 • (f) 212-751-4941 • [email protected] • turtlebay-nyc.org TBA Who’s Who Jessica Lappin’s Rising Star By Lee Frankel Turtle Bay Association 224 East 47th Street When Jessica Lappin completed her two- New York, NY 10017 term stint as City Councilmember for Phone: 212-751-5465 District 5, followed by a bid for Manhat- Fax: 212-751-4941 tan Borough President, she missed not a Email: [email protected] beat. Appointed in early 2013 as President Website: www.turtlebay-nyc.org of the Alliance for Downtown New York Check our Bulletin Board: – the city’s largest Business Improvement East side of Second Avenue District – and its sister organization the between 48th and 49th Streets, Downtown Lower Manhattan Association, outside wall of supermarket. her profile has been rising in tandem with Jessica Lappin with Senator Chuck Schumer Board of Directors her civic commitments. and real estate developer Larry Silverstein. Officers Now, Crain’s New York Business has capital funds for the design and implemen- President: William E. Curtis named Ms. Lappin to its list of “Forty tation of flood protection in Battery Park. Secretary: Grace L. Perry Under Forty”, Class of 2015, a group of Mr. Schumer also committed himself to Treasurer: Dick Irwin young leaders who run the gamut of public seeking funding at all levels of govern- Vice Presidents: Millie Margiotta and private enterprise, social services, pol- Dolores Marsh, Bruce Silberblatt ment to storm-proof Lower Manhattan and itics, the professions, and the arts. No one assure its resiliency. Directors deserves the honor more. At the Turtle Bay Ethel Bendove, Bunny Blei, Association we came to know her well, Ms. Lappin is engaged in helping to secure Meryl Brodsky, Orin Buck, during her six years as Councilmember, Manhattan’s downtown area: its infra- William E. Curtis, Lee Frankel, through her unfailing presence and out- structure, population, employment poten- Denise Hamilton, standing work on behalf of our community. tial and, not least, protection from floods. Marie-Louise Handal, Anita Harvey, Dee Howard, In a meeting at the Downtown Alliance, on In speaking of the challenge, she said that Bill Huxley, Dick Irwin, March 23, Senator Charles Schumer sin- it will call for “a thoughtful plan, devel- Mary F. Marangi, gled out Ms. Lappin and the Alliance for oped by experts with meaningful com- Millie Margiotta, helping coordinate the lobbying campaign munity input, and a source of funding to Mark P. Markowski, that led the city to earmark $8 million in implement it.” Dolores Marsh, Pat McDougald, Grace L. Perry, Michael Resnick, Carol Rinzler, Bruce Silberblatt Honorary Emeriti Raising the Roof continued from page 1 the developer, but a losing one for New Barbara Connolly Yorkers. Helen Shapiro 42nd and East 43rd Streets. We have seri- ous concerns about the zoning precedents A total of five blocks is included in the Community Calendar – and lack of equity – implicit in the proj- plan, which will also allow developers ect. At 64 stories, the building would dwarf to double the maximum size of buildings 17th Precinct Community Council and overwhelm the magnificent Chrysler on the four other blocks to the west of the Open Meeting Building and , both transit hub. Last Tuesday every month, 6 pm important and beloved landmarks. Faults in Rezoning Plans for Afford- Sutton Place Synagogue able Housing 225 East The proposal, expected to be approved by 212-826-3228 An increase in a building’s height usual- the DCP and the full council by the end (No meetings July, August, December) of May, awards the developer of this be- ly results in an increase in floor area, but hemoth 550,000 square feet (part of the not so on low-rise residential side streets Community Board 6 in Turtle Bay, where developers could in- building's total 1.8 million gross square Full Board Meeting feet) in exchange for $10 million that will crease building heights by ten feet with Second Wednesday every month, go toward the total $220 million budget for no corresponding increase in floor area, 7 pm improvements to the /Grand by raising the ceiling heights. The inten- NYU Medical Center Central subway complex. Given that the tion alleged by the city is to make it more 550 First Avenue rental generated by the extra square foot- profitable to build affordable housing, but 212-319-3750 age will be worth far more than that – the the plan might encourage mischief by de- Now live online at going rate for Class A office space in Mid- velopers. http://wp.cbsix.org/live town is $75 per square foot – each year for the life of the building, it's a great deal for continued on page 7

2 Turtle Bay News www.turtlebay-nyc.org A Firefighter’s Life Really Means Get Up And Go Part Two of a Three-Part Article by Lee Frankel in an interview with Captain Stephen Marsar What do firefighters do when they’re not each of many specialized working a fire or emergency scene? If you jobs required for a flexible, think they just hang around, think again. rapid and effective team Like any family, they cook and eat together. response in complex, They have cots and a TV for much-needed dangerous and unpredict- R&R. But the fact is they’re always at work, able situations. even when they’re “home” at the firehouse Handheld ex- As a firefighter you might where the P.A. system carries safety mes- tinguishers for Helmets and coats hang ready for use. small fires. drive the truck; enter the sages and, sadly, death announcements. premises and search for to shave time and improve performance. There are two the fire and people who Each new shift debriefs the one before. tours of duty are trapped; handle At every scene an incident commander a day – from a huge array of tools takes charge of operations. The Engine 9:00 a.m. to to open hydrants, at- truck carries one officer and four firefight- 6:00 p.m. and tach hoses and break ers; the Ladder, one officer and five fire- from 6:00 p.m. Adapters & fittings down structures; fighters. Our own firehouse is staffed by to 9:00 a.m. to connect hoses wield the hoses; un- Blackboard lists assignments. two captains, six lieutenants, four battalion The firefight- to the mutlitude of derstand how to use building sprinklers & chiefs, and about 50 firefighters. Its insig- ers work a 24-hour shift, with two to three the water pressure standpipes. nia features the wise and wistful Snoopy; a days off in between. A typical 24-hour pe- controls on the high- beagle named Max was not on duty the day riod involves 12 to 15 calls, although the rise pumper/engine; I visited. number of calls within some 24-hour raise and climb lad- periods rose as high as 30 this past January ders and, possibly, Our next issue and February. carry someone down will mark the To preserve their edge and readiness, they to safety; and provide 150th Anniversa- begin each shift by inspecting and main- emergency medical ry celebration of taining a multitude of complex equip- care for the injured. our local Engine ment, including critically important air This is a partial list. Co. 8 and Ladder tanks, and spend at least an hour drilling When the alarm Co. 2, as well as on tasks. Each firefighter is an expert at that of the entire The pole is still used rings, firefight- FDNY. Keep an to get downstairs fast. ers must have the Forcible entry tools are get-up-and-go, lit- eye out for relat- the "Keys to the City" for erally, to get up and ed events. firefighters. go. Their shoe laces Historical Q&A are loose, so they can step right out of Q. Why do older firehouses feature circular stairways? their shoes and into “Bunker Gear” that A. To keep the horses that used to pull the fire wagons from going upstairs. includes already- attached boots and pants, and coats that Q. Why were Dalmations the firehouse sit ready near the dogs of choice? trucks. They don A. Originally from Croatia and used their helmets and air since early times in a wide range of pursuits, Dalmations are highly tanks, jump into the compatible with horses. Taken up trucks, and they’re in England and later, in the U.S. as Boots and pants are carriage dogs, they easily adapted attached to save time. on their way. Upon return from an emer- to working alongside horsedrawn fire wagons. This hose draws out carbon monoxide fumes gency, they once again check, clean and that build up from idling engines inside the fire ready their equipment for the next alarm. The Dalmation today remains the station. In prior times, carbon monoxide fumes mascot of Pi Kappa Alpha, the and diesel exhause caused cancer and other The team also reviews how the situation international faternity of firefighters. serious illness in some firefighters. unfolded, always on the lookout for ways www.turtlebay-nyc.org Turtle Bay News 3 Welcome New Merchant Members Spotlight on Local Business By Candi Obrentz Barbers Premium Barber Shop Foxy John's Bar & Kitchen 299 East 143 East 47th Street 212-935-3066 premiumbarbershop.com 646-838-5534 [email protected] www.foxyjohns.com $5 off $22.95 Discount 10% with TBA membership card Framing A Gift to Turtle Bay Sutton Place Frame Shop, Inc. 998 First Avenue When you live and work in Turtle Bay, as 212-355-3840 I do, it’s a bonus to find a new restaurant suttonplaceframe.com [email protected] with a fantastic atmosphere and an inter- Home Services esting menu. Foxy John’s is one of the abundance of TV screens for watching, Organize with Ease newest TBA business members and the lat- and music lovers will enjoy the live band 319 East est introduction from the restaurant group 212-751-9269 entertainment on Saturday nights. Randye Goldstein that owns Pig'n Whistle. The creative menu has something for ev- Places of Worship General Manager Keith Curistan gave me a eryone, including mouth-watering steaks, Hope Church NYC - Midtown tour of the two-story venue with its relaxed 244 East 52nd Street burgers, seafood and vegetarian options (Turtle Bay Music School) vibe, exposed brick and beamed ceilings, like penne pasta, and kale, quinoa and avo- 347-915-4673, www.hopemidtown.org comfortable seating at the bar, big-screen cado salad. Fan favorites are the blackened Contact: Drew Hyun TVs and a roomy dining area underneath cod tacos, tequila and lime mussels, Black Real Estate a vaulted ceiling. The second floor offers Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Angus burger and salmon club with ba- more space for dining and drinking, with Catherine L. James con. Patrons can also choose from a huge 2524 Riverside Avenue another bar and many tables. Throughout Seaford, NY 11783-3108 list of handcrafted cocktails, wine, spirits the restaurant is a choice of areas suitable 954-604-8530 for hosting private and semi-private events. and more than 30 beers available in cans, Halstead Property LLC bottles or on tap. Right now, Foxy John’s is Vincent Smith If you’re wondering why I call Foxy John’s offering an all-day Happy Hour. 831 “a gift”, wonder no more! The second floor New York, NY 10003-4729 If you’d like to learn the meaning of the 973-432-3788 features floor-to-ceiling windows open to Free home assessments for any home a balcony. What New Yorker can resist name, “Foxy John”, drop by and discover owner dining al fresco? For those who prefer a this satisfying addition to eating out in Restaurants quieter experience, the sound system in the Turtle Bay. TBA members have another Bistango at the Kimberly Hotel “gift” in store: Foxy John’s offers us a 10% 145 East 50th Street open and airy back room, on the first floor, 212-888-4121 can be controlled. Sports fans will find an discount on the entire bill, when dining. www.bistangonyc.com 10% discount with member card Foxy John’s Bar & Kitchen 143 East 47th Street 646-838-5534, www.foxyjohns.com Keith Curistan, Manager 10% discount with member card La Villetta 398 East 52nd Street 212-829-0003 [email protected] lavillettanyc.com 10% discount with member card Retail Goods Resto Presto™ Bill Curtis Speaks to 17th Precinct The 3-in-1 portable, compact mat that you can sit on, sit under and wear! Community Council www.restopresto.com Cell: 917-207-9359 TBA President Bill Curtis spoke at the meeting of the 17th Candi Obrentz, Creator Precinct Community Council on April 28. [email protected] New Discount Offer A large audience of citizens came from areas through- Madison Jewelers out the precinct, including Turtle Bay, Sutton Area, Murray Hill and Kips 400 Bay, to discuss a range of issues with the NYPD: crime, quality-of-life, 212-287-9049 www.madisonallenm.com traffic and bicycle control, and homelessness in their neighborhoods. 25% discount

4 Turtle Bay News www.turtlebay-nyc.org Neighborly Love at TBA Valentine Party ough President; Scott Stringer, NYC Comptroller; Captain Clint McPherson and Executive Officer Fred Corden, of the NYPD 17th By Candi Obrentz Precinct; and Captain Stephen Marsar, FDNY Engine 8, Ladder 2. More than 60 friends and neighbors turned out for the TBA’s 31st Wonderful door prizes were donated by Salon Amici, the 17th Annual “Love Thy Neighborhood” Valentine Party, on February Precinct, the FDNY Engine 8, Ladder 2 Companies, RestoPresto, 9. Hosted by Piccolo Fiore Ristorante Italiano, guests enjoyed ap- Madison Jewelers and the TBA itself. We thank everyone for their petizers, a three-course meal, wine and the chance to win one of generosity. Piccolo Fiore, a TBA Business Member, treated us like the terrific door prizes. family with excellent service, delicious food and a fantastic venue The TBA was pleased to welcome Gale Brewer, Manhattan Bor- for this yearly tradition. Neighborly love, indeed.

Gale Brewer, Manhat- Deputy Inspector Clint McPherson tan Borough President. Scott Stringer, NYC Comptroller, and Executive Officer Captain Paul and Bill Curtis, TBA President. Lanot of the 17th Precinct. Captain Stephen Marsar, with TBA member, displaying FDNY hat and tee shirt.

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Turtle Bay Music School Fortepiano, Violin, Viola and Violoncello. – a consummate performer who The program will juxtapose an obscure cham- could sing, dance and act many 244 East 52nd Street ber work by Mozart (his D minor Adagio and roles. Broadway veteran Robert 212-753-8811 tbms.org Fugue for String Trio) with one of his most Creighton stars and leads a cast celebrated chamber pieces, the Quartet for of six. The show features a new Fortepiano, Violin, Viola and Cello in G mi- original score (augmented by nor, K 478. Players: Jörg-Michael Schwarz, George M. Cohan songs from the classic film violin; Karen Marie Marmer, viola; John Mo- “Yankee Doodle Dandy”) and show-stopping ran, cello; Dongsok Shibn, fortepiano. song-and-dance numbers. Book by Peter Col- May 28 ley; music and lyrics by Robert Creighton and Christopher McGovern; directed by Bill White Sparrow, How Should I Your True Castellino; choreographed by Joshua Bergasse. Love Know? A concert of ballads and songs Non-member adult tickets, $67.50. Individu- 2014 Messiah Play Sing Along, image from from Shakespeare’s plays. Follow some of the als 35 and under, $25 at the box office. Check Facebook. bard’s most famous characters as they guide website/box office for performance times you through the popular music of the Elizabe- Free Artist Series and info about ticket exchanges. Buy tickets than era and join in if you like. Players: Lut- Fridays, at 7 pm, in Em Lee Concert Hall. at stpeters.org; the box office eDebi Wong, voice; Solmund Nystabakk, lute. Free and open to the public. Followed by meet- (church entry on 54th St., Lex/Third); or call the-artist reception. RSVP: [email protected] June 4 212-935-5820, open M-F, 12-6 pm. May 22 AVLA HARMONIAE, Renaissance and Baroque Music from the Iberian Penin- Deborah Auer, Jazz Vocals. Auer returns Japan Society with her ever-popular evening of “Jazz and sula. Music written specifically for this trio’s Cocktails”. instruments by Diego Ortiz (c.1510 - c.1570), 333 East 47th Street Antonio Correa May 29 212-832-1155 japansociety.org Braga (fl.17th Renee Heitmann, Soprano. Performance of Box Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., 11 am - 6 pm, century), José different settings of mignon text/lieder in this Weekends during exhibitions, 11 am - 5 pm Herrando Gallery Hours: Tues. - Thurs., 11 am - 6 pm, lecture recital. (c.1720-63), Fri., 11 am - 9 pm, Sat. and Sun., 11 am - 5 pm June 5 and Luis Misón Closed on Mondays and major holidays. Paula Biedma, Piano. A program described (1727-66). Play- Gallery Admission: $12; students and seniors as “Composers Inspiring Composers” that $10; members and children under 16 free. Free to ers: Sang Joon From avlaharmoniae. all on Fri. nights, 6 pm - 9 pm. explores piano variations and fantasia. Park, flauto blogspot.com June 12 traverso; Martha Exhibition Matt Graybil, Piano. A performance of McGaughey, viola da gamba; Arthur Haas, March 13 - June 7 music from three Russian ballets by Igor harpsichord. Life of Cats: Selections from the Hiraki Stravinsky arranged for solo piano. June 11 Ukiyo-e Collection. Since they arrived in Ja- Kleine Kammermusik, Baroque Virtuos- pan in the mid-sixth century, aboard Japanese St. Bart’s ity: Music by Zelenka, Dornel and Fasch. ships transporting sacred Buddhist scriptures Experience the dazzling acrobatic music of from China, cats have proceeded to purr and 325 /East 51st the baroque courts composed for oboes, bas- paw their way into the heart of Japanese life, Purchase tickets at http://mmpaf.org or box soon and bass. Players: Geoffrey Burgess, folklore and art. Ninety ukiyo-e woodblock office, 212-378-0248 oboe; Meg Owens, oboe; Stephanie Corwin, prints from the Edo Period (1615-1867) are Free Midtown Concert Series bassoon; Rebecca Humphrey Diederich, cello; on loan, complemented by prints, paintings, Sponsored by Gotham Early Music Scene, Leon Schelhase, harpsichord. sculptures and other works borrowed from U.S. supporting music of the 18th century and ear- collections. lier. Each concert is 30 to 40 minutes long. No tickets or reservations needed. St. Peter’s Church Workshop Sat., May 16 Thursdays, 1:15, Chapel. 619 Lexington Avenue/ saintpeters.org Session 1, 12:30 - 2:30 pm May 14 Session 2, 3 - 5 pm The Sebastians, Over the Alps. The The York Theatre Company Caturday Craft Day. Maneki neko, or the critically-acclaimed period ensemble performs Lower Level at St. Peter’s “beckoning cat”, is believed to bring luck and works by Biber, Corelli, Fontana and Handel, A 175-seat house that offers excellent visibility fortune to those who own one. Participants exploring the emergence of the instrumental of the stage, free of obstruction, from all seats. will view the Life of Cats exhibition for inspi- styles of 17th-century Italy and the adaptation Wheelchair accessible seating is limited, so ration to create and decorate their own maneki of Italian styles in 18th-century Austro-Germa- please book early; hearing assistive devices are neko. Artist-educator Luned Palmer leads the ny. Players: Daniel S. Lee, violin; Ezra Seltzer, not available. program with her sample maneki nekos. Cat cello; Jeffrey Grossman, harpsichord. May 19 - June 21 base, paint and pens are provided. Consider May 21 Cagney. This high-stepping new musical fol- bringing your own favorite kitty stickers, Rebel, The Intimate Mozart: Works for lows the life of the screen’s greatest tough guy stamps or textiles to add a personal touch.

6 Turtle Bay News www.turtlebay-nyc.org the 900-foot-high spike proposed for 428 Arts & Culture East 58th Street, currently under protest by neighbors in Sutton Place. Ticket includes doing. The workshop is led by experienced gallery admis- public speakers in a supportive environment. Also, although the proposal to reform air sion. No experi- All materials are provided. rights is citywide, it does not apply to cer- tain outlying sections of the city where ence needed. Tues., May 19, 5:30 pm Both sessions After Hours Book Club: The Children Act, single-family detached homes stand. offer the same by Ian McEwan. Read the book and join in When Does an Alteration Become a program, but Tsukioka Yoshitoshi the lively discussion. at different (1839–1892). Courtesy New Building (or Vice Versa)? times. Tickets: Hiraki Ukiyo-e Foundation. Code requirements for constructing a new $40/$35 mem- Awaiting Word on Future of building are generally stricter than when bers, students and seniors. making alterations to an existing structure. Lecture NYPL Grand Central Branch The building code requires any alteration Wed., June 10, 6:30 pm Many residents of Turtle Bay and people that would result in a structure 110 per- Fumihiko Maki: The Construction of who work in the area depend on the Grand cent larger than the original be classified Place. Throughout his career, the Pritzker Central Library, opened as a temporary as “new”. Thus, a 100,000-square-foot Prize-winning architect has focused on main- building alteration cannot add more than taining several NYPL branch in 2008. Last year, more major principles than 250,000 items were checked out from 10,000 square feet to an existing structure. in his designs, the branch, and patrons attended nearly If it does, it becomes new construction and regardless of the 400 programs. is treated as such. This difference leads to location, type The new Library is slated to conflicting situations. or scale of his open at the end of 2015; at that time, the For example, plans for an alteration have projects. He will Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni discuss these III: 1786–1865), Sparrows NYPL will consider options for the Grand been submitted for 212-214 East 44th principles and in Bamboo. Courtesy Hiraki Central branch, with the goal of maintain- Street. A 40-story, 200-car garage and recent projects, Ukiyo-e Foundation. ing a high quality of library service in the apartment house tower would rise on the including 4 World Trade Center in New York, midtown area. merged site. Half the site would retain the MediaCorp in Singapore, The Bihar Museum To support our library, visit Investinlibrar- bottom three floors of an existing building in Patna, India, The Aga Khan Museum in and the rest would be demolished, includ- Toronto, and projects in Japan. Followed by a ies.org to learn about this year's advocacy campaign, help fill out as many letters as ing the current 200-car garage. Both sites reception. Tickets: $15/$12 members, students would top out at 40 stories; thus, about and seniors. possible (quantity counts) and call your lo- cal city councilmember. four percent of the total would comprise modified, existing structure and 96- per Grand Central Library cent would be new construction. By all Raising the Roof continued from page 2 135 East 46th Street (Lexington/Third) standards, this should be defined as a new building, not an alteration. 212-621-0670 Review of Air Rights Transfers nypl.org/locations/grand-central As it stands, the imaginary floor area (air) Yet, at another location, plans have been Fully accessible to wheelchairs. submitted for new construction that would All programs are free unless noted. above low buildings can be transferred to similar zoning districts next door, or, in add two stories to 323 East 53rd Street, an Monthly Meditation existing four-floor structure. Though this Mondays, May 11 and June 8, 5:30 pm cases of landmarks, across the street to make a building taller than would other- conforms to the zoning code, it changes Community Room the proposal to make it a new building, Meditation for Body, Mind, and Spirit. wise be allowed. A notorious example of which one might deem an alteration! Join speakers for this monthly series as they this practice in Turtle Bay is the height discuss the extraordinary ability of Trump World Tower. The process has We will continue to monitor and report on of meditation to reduce stress- favored developers, and the city says it real estate development and construction related responses, improve wants to make it more equitable. in the Turtle Bay area. concentration, enhance clarity of It is too early to view the details of the thought and mental equilibrium. They will also present a simple, yet powerful, DCP review the air rights issue, but chang- Editorial Committee meditation technique that can enrich one’s well es could be of great importance in Turtle Editor: Lee Frankel being. Bay on side streets between 43rd and 46th. Extreme air rights transfers, com- Layout: Hilary Black Tues., May 19, 12:15 pm Community Room bined with maximum density zoning and Photographs: Lee Frankel, Vivian Public Speaking Workshop. This is an no height limits, make it possible to build Gordon essential skill in today's workplace and a pencil-thin spires such as the one that ris- Contributors: Candi Obrentz valuable ability to have to in whatever you're es to 1,775 feet on West , and www.turtlebay-nyc.org Turtle Bay News 7 Connect with Your Inner Child TBA Trash Bins Replace By Lee Frankel Small City Cans It’s hard not to miss the nine-foot-tall, Second Avenue is cleaner now that three translucent Hello Kitty sitting in Dag corners at each intersection on Second Av- Hammarskjold Plaza at Second Avenue enue between 48th and 52nd Streets has and 47th Street. It’s equally hard not to en- its own large TBA joy the fun intended by the artist. This new trash basket. We incarnation of Kitty morphed into a time thank Councilmem- capsule on May 3, when participants filled ber Dan Garodnick her with their valued and colorful kawaii for the grant that (cute) items – part of the public art proj- bought the baskets ect Time After Time Capsule and the Parks and the Doe Fund's Department's Art in the Park series. Men in Blue who The project is the creation of artist and en- empty the baskets trepreneur Sebastian Masuda, an instigator and keep our cor- of Japan’s kawaii craze and, since 1995, Hello Kitty as depicted by artist Sebastian ners clean. Masuda in advance of DHP installation. a champion of the empowerment of cute Courtesy of Japan Society. girland youth-culture through his artful Carol Ann Rinzler continued from page 1 and colorful concept shop 6%DOKIDOKI cooperative effort by Japan Society, the Turtle Bay Association and a founder of the in Tokyo’s fashion destination Harajuku. Department of Parks & Recreation and nine-year-old 1000+ Friends of NYC Parks Masuda has made it his mission to encour- Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. It will whose message – all email, no meetings, age people to recall their childlike sense of continue on exhibit through September 13. no dues, no officers – reaches parks people wonder by transmitting kawaii culture. in all five boroughs of New York City. Time After Time Capsule is a multi-city Board at Work Finally, her mantra in both politics and civ- public art installation that first appeared  Placing additional large trash ics grows out of her graduate thesis on the in Miami last year and will make stops in cans at busy corners. French Revolution at Columbia Universi- New York and Amsterdam in 2015. After ty, which, she says, “taught me that if you  Active on the 17th Precinct that it will continue to other cities where Community Council, which annoy the intellectuals, 30 years later they the public will add their own kawaii items helps keep our community safe. will come back and chop off your head”. as the project leads up to the 2020 Tokyo  Working with The Doe Fund to The TBA Board of Directors takes great Olympics. There, the contained memories keep the neighborhood clean. pleasure in seeing Carol Ann Rinzler re- from people in all participating cities will ceive this well-deserved honor having ben- be united into one.  Bringing neighbors together at events throughout the year. efitted from her involvement and commit- New York's installation is the result of a ment for many years.

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