Poor Door On NYC Building, Ordered Changed

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A developer and city officials say some changes have been negotiated in a controversial plan for a so-called 'poor door' that was to be used by less-affluent residents of a new Manhattan skyscraper.
People who live in the pricey condos of the 42-story Upper West Side building will still enter through the luxurious front lobby.
But residents of the 'affordable' portion of the complex - who will pay steeply reduced rent under a government-funded program - will have a separate entrance and exit.
Now, under new plan ammendments, developer Larry Silverstein says those people will have access to a courtyard and a roof deck facing the Hudson River.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2737717/NYC-developer-makes-changes-poor-door-design.html

NYC developer forced to make changes to design of new luxury skyscraper after outrage over 'poor door' proposal for residents who pay cheaper rent
A 42-story apartment complex known as 10 Freedom Place being contructed by Larry Silverstein on New York's Upper West Side
The building will feature 250 market-rate condos and 116 affordable rental units
However residents will use different entrances
New changes to design plans following 'poor door' controvery will see some shared amenities, including a rooftop garden
By ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTER
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 08:17 EST, 29 August 2014 | UPDATED: 14:29 EST, 29 August 2014

Ukraine Protesters Visit Ousted President's Luxury Home

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Ukraine's parliament voted to remove President Viktor Yanukovych on Saturday, even as the embattled leader remained defiant, calling the country's political crisis a "coup" and saying he has no intention of resigning or leaving the country.
"They are trying to scare me. I have no intention to leave the country. I am not going to resign, I'm the legitimately elected president," Yanukovych said in a televised statement. "What we see today is a coup — I did everything to prevent the bloodshed. We adopted two amnesty laws. We did everything to stabilize the political situation."

Yanukovych is correct that he is "the legitimately elected president" of the Ukraine. Goes to show that not only United States voters can be fooled by political candidates. 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/02/22/ukraine-protests-kiev-president/5723135/

Ukraine parliament votes to remove president
Olga Rudenko and Jabeen Bhatti

Special for USA TODAY

4:13 p.m. EST February 22, 2014

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This is typical of what socialists do in the name of equality. 

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House fit for a tyrant: Protestors storm the sprawling, luxury estate of Ukraine's fugitive president which has its own private zoo, golf course and is half the size of Monaco
Protestors took full control of the residence after the security detail charged with protecting the compound fled
Property is around an hour's drive from Kiev and stands as a symbol of the folly of the country's ousted president
Visitors rubbed their eyes in disbelief as they entered the compound and saw the scale of opulence
140-hectare estate has a garage full of luxury sports cars below the house in Mezhyhirya, an hours drive from Kiev
Anti-government demonstrators stormed the house on the day President Viktor Yanukovich fled the capital
His arch-nemesis Yulia Tymoshenko was released from prison and made a speech at Independence Square
Congratulated protestors for freeing the 'cancer' from Ukraine and called victims of the violence 'heroes'
The root of the problems in Ukraine stem from a political divide between the east and west
Daily Mail (UK)
By WILLS ROBINSON
PUBLISHED: 16:30 EST, 22 February 2014 | UPDATED: 13:02 EST, 24 February 2014

Cambridge Alliance Demands More Affordable Housing

A surprise meeting was held in the city-wide Senior Center on Saturday May 4, 2013. It was a surprise to me. It looked like more than 100 people attended on this sunny warm day. It was relatively warm. It was 75 degrees F. in Vermont and New York City. But 40 F. in Cambridge. Is Cambridge being punished for its role in the Boston Marathon bombing? No one mentioned  it. Many familiar faces from City Council meetings and neighborhood association meetings were present. Longest serving City Councilor Ken Reeves, Harvard College graduate left early. He did not say if he had any bets on the Kentucky Derby. Minka van Beuzekom showed more stamina than any of the other councilors, remaining till the end. Seven were absent.


Who we are. What we do.


The announcement.


Bill Cunningham explains some history to the citizens. He noted the City Manager form of government makes it difficult for citizens to influence policy. 


A citizen tries to stump the panel. 


Bill Cunningham (left) with Renae Gray.


Residents listen to the discussion on housing. 


City Councilor Minka van Beuzekom (in blue, leaning to her left); Laurie Taymor-Berry (in red). 


Some of the interested Cambridge Citizens at this community meeting.


Prof. Tom Angotti, City University of New York. He lamented the NYPD policy of Stop and  Frisk. He said many young men of color are stopped and frisked by police in New York City in their own neighborhoods. They are usually let go. 


Lee Farris (left) with Jonathan King Prof. of Biology at MIT.  


Lee Farris (left) with Richard Krushnic. Farris lamented many residents are unaware of all the development going on in the city. Krushnic revealed that biotech research can be done in three story buildings as well as in 12 story buildings. Really? He warned that Cambridge is being invaded by 20-40 year-olds. He reported that transportation is not being studied properly. He said, "We need a master plan." I introduced him to my plan to ban pedestrians. It would mandate that all persons when leaving a building, must enter a vehicle. That would enable eliminating all sidewalks and all accidents involving pedestrians and vehicles. It would allow increased parking, and more cars traveling faster through city streets. He objected saying, "We need more pedestrians." I said "It's a joke." He said "I thought you were serious." He noted the great amount of taxpayer money received by MIT from The Department of Defense for "R and D." He listed details of sizes of new apartments being built in North Point Cambridge, which is in east Cambridge. I think they name projects just to confuse visitors and to protect residents from terrorists. Krushnic said there are few three bedroom apartments being built. It is all one and two bedrooms, which he said discourages families. In some countries and in rural 19th Century America, families of 12 lived in three rooms. What is the problem? He said he wants more diversity, which is what the City Council and Harvard University say also. But Harvard University policies segregate their housing portfolio to only Harvard University affiliates. Does Krushnic know this? Does he care? He reported blue collar families left Cambridge with light industry. Biotech companies attract high paid young people. No middle class, and no poor people. He says the middle class and the lower classes are being excluded from housing in Cambridge. Not if they double, triple, and quadruple up. Is he aware that Harvard University and the City want to make Cambridge into a World Class, upper class academic enclave? Oh, you say. It is already?  


Cesar McDowell, Prof. of Urban Studies and Planning  at MIT.


One example of affordable low income housing in Cambridge, seen at about 5:30 PM Saturday, May 4, 2013. This resident takes a pre-dinner nap during the community meeting on affordable housing. Don't know why they complain. There is a lot of this kind of housing all over the city. 


Nancy Ryan, encouraged audience participation

Will Cambridge Ban Pedestrians?

Cambridge Massachusetts like all large cities is always thinking of ways to increase parking for its citizens. Automobiles rule, even in politically correct Cambridge which was designated a walking friendly city. Citizens like the quaint brick sidewalks that are not high heel friendly. Academic liberals often ask, "How will I do my shopping without a car?" Ahem! For several years I proposed to New York City when Rudolph Giuliani was Mayor and to Cambridge politicians too, that the solution is to ban pedestrians. Pedestrian vehicle accidents will be eliminated by requiring all persons to be in a vehicle when they are not in a building. The sidewalks can be removed for more parking and the speed limit can be increased. Voila! In this video we can see what may be the beginning of the removal of sidewalks in one neighborhood. This may be a joint trial with Harvard University to see citizens' reaction. The city placed double-wide trailers on the sidewalks. Is that the solution to affordable housing?

"Banking Queen," Paul Skanklin as Barney Frank

"Banking Queen," sung by Paul Shanklin
http://www.paulshanklin.com
as Barney Frank.

November 8, 2004 Roy Bercaw Speaks to City Council

Roy Bercaw speaks to Cambridge City Council regarding Citizen Opinion Survey, Private Schools, Affordable Housing.

Enough Room TV January 25, 2000 Roy Bercaw Host

Roy Bercaw discusses Harvard University multi-million dollar HIID scandal, Snow emergency in Cambridge, Housing Emergency in Cambridge, Sale of Firehouse on Main Street, Margery Decker, Affordable Housing, Media Distortion, Money and Politics, Roy Bercaw School of Anger Management, Kai Bashir, Martha Stephens, Diane Baker, Compassion.

APRIL 14, 2003 ROY BERCAW Speaks to City Council

Roy Bercaw speaks to the Cambridge MA City Council regarding Affordable Housing, the process of transferring land in Trolley Square in North Cambridge, and the appearance of public participation. The Mayor applied an arbitrary rule regarding speaking on an item listed as "Awaiting Report." These are items sent to the City Manager and waiting for a reply. Some of them stay in that situation for more than a year. On other occasions speakers were allowed to speak on these items.

Enough Room TV February 1, 2000

Roy Bercaw discusses affordable housing, unlicensed Bed and Breakfasts, Sale of Cambridge Fire House, sale of state land, medical research on human subjects, US laws on Human Experimentation, researcher lies, no standard for medical negligence, Anthony Roisman, School of Anger Management, percent of student population in Boston, Worcester and Montreal, John Rocker, hate speech, Dan Savage, Gary Bauer, same sex marriage, germ warfare, Dept. of Defense radiation and cobalt experiments, medical fraud.

Living in America December 12, 1999

Roy Bercaw, Guest Host for Living in America, discusses Masters of Deception (Harvard University), Harvard's $14 billion endowment (grew to $35 billion in 2008), Knafel Center, Riverside Development, Central Square development, David Hoicka, Robert LaTremouille, Alex Loud, Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing, Barney Frank, MA Housing Investment Corp., Michael Capuana, Stephen Lynch, Subsidized Housing, Harvard's $20 million loan trumpeted in the media, Y2K, State Bunker in Framingham.

ENOUGH ROOM TV SEP 21 1999 Part 3 of 3

Roy Bercaw discusses Carl Draga, Citizen Grievances, Elitism, Classism, Affordable Housing, Vail, CO, Francis Duehay, Harvard Law School, Human Rights Program, Amatyar Sen, Crapfest, Nancy Ryan, Chilling Effect, Rape, Wayne Dumont, Bill Clinton, OHRP, U. of Illinois, Human Experimentation.