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October 3, 2007

Wednesday Events

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Gnarly Vines: Free Wine Tasting
Today, October 3, Gnarly Vines, the new wine store on Myrtle Avenue, hosts its first of many free wine tastings. Operated by Brian Robinson, a five-year resident of Fort Greene, Gnarly Vines eventually plans to offer multiple wine tastings each week. A grand opening party is planned for November. Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free. 350 Myrtle Avenue, between Carlton and Adelphi.

Town Hall Meeting: Development Pressure
Tonight from 6 to 9 p.m., Councilmember Letitia James hosts a town hall meeting about the impact of increasing development on the most vulberable tenants, including students, artists and the elderly. Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford Church.

Discussion: "Is New York Losing Its Soul?"
Tonight, join the Municipal Art Society of New York for a panel on the changing character of New York. Alison Tocci of Time Out New York, Darren Walker of the Rockefeller Foundation, novelist Tama Janowitz, Rocco Landesman of Jujamcyn Theaters, and moderator Clyde Haberman of the New York Times will discuss how the increase in chain stores and banks in New York City is contributing to this evolution in character. Purchase tickets online or by phone at (212) 935-2075. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd Street.

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Posted by cwodicka at 8:27 AM | Comments (16)
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"Is New York losing its soul?"

lol

Its been lost since before you prob moved here Bstoner.

NY, although it had its problems, used to be a city full of variety.

Nowadays you can find the same type of scenery, people, shopping, food (although not as good), museums, etc. in most major US cities...

Hell, the city even sleeps after 2 AM!!!!!

Hate to say it, but to someone who actually is from here, this city is boring me to death now!

Posted by: greenscam at October 3, 2007 10:06 AM

so move

Posted by: guest at October 3, 2007 10:18 AM

*Used* to be full of variety? NYC is more ethnically and racially diverse than ever before! In the past, the percentage of Latinos and immigrants from Africa, India, Pakistan, China, Korea, etc. was far less than what it is today, so I'm not sure how these changes can be perceived as lessening the city's variety.

BTW, I grew up here, too, so please don't pull the "go back to Ohio" line on me.

Posted by: guest at October 3, 2007 10:23 AM

Sorry, Greenscam. We've been here since '69. How 'bout you?

Posted by: brownstoner at October 3, 2007 10:37 AM

For the sake of sparing us all from YET ANOTHER long thread about race,class,etc. please lets not get into this ethnicity thing.

I love all races, ethnicities, classes, religions, etc. NY has "all of us" (we're just not all in Manhattan). In BK it's just that we all are in our respective enclaves, and unfortunately, tend to stay there.

When I say variety of people, I'm talking about the lack of individuals here now. We all look the same, shop at the same places, hang out at the same spots, etc.

May not be our fault...there's just a lack of different choices now.

For the record, I don't care if you go to Ohio or hell.

Posted by: greenscam at October 3, 2007 10:46 AM

Hey, greenspam, all brownstoner did was list an event. If you have profound thoughts on the subject, go to the panel discussion and raise your hand when the moderator opens the floor to questions. Maybe one or more of the panelists will be of the same mind as you and you can feel smug all the way home on the subway and for days to follow.

Posted by: g man at October 3, 2007 11:10 AM

i am soooo happy about gnarly vines! we needed something on this end of CH, although i will still by my booze and support the store on vandy and myrtle. but thank you for a good wine store on myrtle- good luck!

Posted by: guest at October 3, 2007 11:37 AM

Hey g string,

Next time you post, have an opinion on something rather than telling me where to voice mine.

Posted by: greenscam at October 3, 2007 11:40 AM

NY lost its soul in the early '80's. it ain't coming back any time soon. i, for one, am on my way outta here, years after my friends started leaving.

trouble is, i don't know where to go ... (trailing off).

Posted by: guest at October 3, 2007 12:29 PM

Oh, but I did.

Posted by: g man at October 3, 2007 12:41 PM

wow- what a bunch of whining losers- especially you greenscam. the city is made up of people- thats what makes it. so you are clearly part of the prob. buhbye

Posted by: guest at October 3, 2007 12:45 PM

IF you dontlike this first rate city than move to somewhere like Miami a 3rd rate city or bettet yet got to New jersey

Posted by: guest at October 3, 2007 1:29 PM

Wait, wait, don't chase off greenscam! He/she/it is obviously the last authentic New Yorker left. We must place he/she/it in a terrarium and observe how interesting and unique he/she/it is.

Posted by: guest at October 3, 2007 1:40 PM

definitely an 'it'. and the terrarium idea is perfect. 'it' is proof of the dangerous toxins in the gowanus canal and what the effects can be.

Posted by: guest at October 3, 2007 2:18 PM

"When I say variety of people, I'm talking about the lack of individuals here now. We all look the same, shop at the same places, hang out at the same spots, etc."

I hate to break this to you, but Latinos, Caribbeans, whites, Asians, etc. do not look the same. In fact, they look quite different from one another. Even within groups, people have a rich variety of tastes, whether it be shopping, sports, dining out, or any other activity. Go to Prospect Park and count how many different sports are played there as compared to 30 years ago. Go to Roosevelt Ave. in Queens, look at all the different types of cuisine, and ask yourself if such variety was there in 1970. Things change, but to assert that NYC is homogenized is absurd.

I think you've got the "old fogey" syndrome: "Back in my day, things were great, but now they suck." Yadda, yadda.

Posted by: guest at October 3, 2007 3:55 PM

There's no variety in NY? Did I read that right? How can you say that when in 15 posts there is an arguement. Do you mean that everyone is the same in a "think for themselves" sort of way? The same in their "march to their own beat" kind of way? Do you really think that the vibe in other major cities is the same as in NY? Do you really think that you find the same thing in, say, Boston? And, the city sleeps after 2? With all due respect Greenscam- only boring people get bored. Maybe you're too old to know where the party's at.

Posted by: guest at October 4, 2007 9:04 AM

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