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The Daily Show Hits U.E.S. Pollsite

November 4, 2008

I just voted at P.S. 169 on 88th Street between Park and Lex. John Oliver, The Daily Show Correspondent, is outside interviewing voters. I won’t give away the bit since I’m sure it will be on tonight but it’s really funny. I assume the show is trying this poll site because it’s one of the [...]

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Voting Information

November 3, 2008

Please vote in the November 4, 2008 Presidential election! For the same reason you drink Smart Water, in case it works. NYC Voting Hours: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 6am – 9pm Where to Vote: To find out where you are supposed to vote visit the NYC Board of Elections Pollsite Locator Are You Registered? To [...]

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Photos from Voting at P.S. 169 (110 E 88 ST)

February 6, 2008

SPECIAL NOTE: Click here for voting hours etc. for the Nov 4, 2008 Presidential election. At 4:16pm I was the 219th person to vote at my table.

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Rats

April 20, 2007

You may have noticed The Upper East Side has become infested with rats. Not those rats (although they live here too)- I mean large balloon rats. On April 19, a giant inflatable rat stood anchored next to the awning of 1040 Fifth Avenue at 85th Street. Two workmen stood nearby in front of a parked [...]

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How to participate in local politics: Part 1

February 23, 2006

I went to two supposedly top private schools, Spence and Dalton, for middle school and high school, respectively, and for all the pep talks they give you about how you can make a difference in the world, they never tell you specifically how easy it is to go to these local meetings, which are open [...]

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