Here are some thought-provoking comments gleaned from this week’s abundant crop. Feel free to join the conversations, bearing in mind the fervent desire of commenter “cma”: “I wish people responding here would be more thoughtful and not so ‘reactive’ in their comments. Picking up on one thing in someone’s comment and targeting it with anger doesn’t really contribute to diversity of CONVERSATION that is needed between all points of view. May we all put our energies towards a better more inclusive UWS and country!”

re: Monday Bulletin: Garbage Story, Nerd from the Neighborhood, Trader Joe’s Meltdown

Michael P Muscaro says:

There are 2 UWS’s. The “Original” one with a mix of races and cultures, and economic diversity, and the “New” one where the UWS was a “Neighborhood” with all of the amenities of Suburbia at their doorsteps. The new folks never signed up for diversity, economic or otherwise. The Veterans of the neighborhood know better.

re: Lucerne Residents Are Supposed to Move Downtown, But Residents There Are Starting to Push Back Too

Elizabeth Shackelford says:
I consider myself a conservative, a tiny red dot in a sea of blue—However, I believe we have to help people in need. I live 20 blocks north. Therefore, I did not see any of the activity causing offense. Nevertheless, the reds and the blues both care for the poor. We just disagree on how to do it. That is the American way.

re:  82-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured When Struck by a Revel Motor Scooter

js says:
Respectfully…
NYC represents mass inequality unfortunately.
The vast majority of bus, truck, van and Uber/taxi drivers are men of color working hard to make a living.
Baffled about commentary suggesting vehicles relate to white privilege?
As for Revel, I personally have no quarrel if operated safely. But Revel clearly benefit the young with sufficient money to afford, while other folks must schlep on bus and subway…

re: Restaurants Can Reopen Indoor Dining on Wednesday; Here’s How Some Local Spots are Preparing

GaryGlitter says:
I love the Metro Diner! They always treat me warmly when I dine there solo! I usually get the broiled pork chops with apple sauce with a cup of chicken soup. And, they make the best homemade potato salad! Them’s some good eatin’! You can usually see your UWS neighbors dining there along with students and tourists. So please stop in and patronize The Metro Diner during these crazy/strange/normal times!

re: Pet Owners Stress About Sharp Rocks in Newly Renovated Dog Run

Nicholas Heilbut says:
The entire situation is incredibly pathetic. How can a dog-run cost $600k? And then to screw up something as basic as making the ground safe for dogs is beyond the pale. It’s so sad that nothing can be done in New York without excessive costs and 7 uninformed bureaucrats making poor decisions. What a shame.

re: Old John’s Luncheonette Appears to Have Served Its Last Waffle After About 70 Years on the UWS

Maggie Nunez says:
I was the original waitress when Old John’s opened at this location in the Summer of 1998. Emmanuel Kambouris, Luis Skivar and the chef Frank Casas gave me opportunities that I would have never had, they allowed me to study in between tables so I could achieve upward mobility. That was my family, my home, my everything. I made friendships that I still have to this date and received so much love from the locals who kind of adopted me. I am today a successful person with advanced degrees who was able to change her life and that of her children because of Old John’s, I was looking forward to going back after the pandemic to fill the void in my heart and support them. I am truly sad.