“Matipoo” on the Boat Basin dock by Dan Nguyen.
May 31, 2012 Weather:Sunny, High of 79 Degrees.
Notices:
The European Wax Center on Columbus Avenue and 74th Street is allowing newlyweds to get free his-and-hers waxing “before shoving off to the Bahamas.” The process they use is supposedly “much less painful” than traditional waxing. Oh, to be young and hairless.
The JCC is holding the Faigele Film Festival, its annual Jewish LGBTQ movie event, next Tuesday.
News:
The Co-Ed Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation Society met in Central Park this past weekend to read books and remind everyone that it’s perfectly legal for women to go topless in New York. What, you missed it? Serves you right for going to the Hamptons! (Huffington Post, Warning: the article includes photos that are Not Safe for Work)
Streetsblog is warning bike riders that the NYPD is out in force again ticketing riders in Central Park for offenses like riding on paths and going through red lights. (in related news, I noticed while biking up the Hudson from 23rd Street last week that almost no bicyclists stop for the red lights (specially marked for bicyclists) on the path. Dozens just breezed right through, even when pedestrians were waiting to cross). (Streetsblog)
A councilman wants to make riding a bike without a helmet illegal. (WSJ)
The 18-year-old student who was allegedly caught on camera making out with his high school teacher reportedly had a bet with friends that he could do it; it won him $500. (NY Post)
Parents are forced to give more money out of their own pockets these days to public schools to keep programs running. (NY Times)
Hany Abdalla, the PS 84 teacher briefly accused of sexual abuse last month is in limbo — the charges were dropped, but he still is suspended. (NY Times)
We messed up the time of Manhattanhenge last night by 9 minutes. Very, very sorry if anyone missed it! Either way, check out 4 amazing photos from last night.
