These are almost certainly attic flies, which do not lay eggs in/on carrion. They do tend to show up when the heat comes on for the first time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluster_fly

Posted by: etmthree at November 29, 2007 3:43 PM in response to Invasion of the Fat Flies

Am I the only one who thinks that the slow progress and unbelievably labyrinthine subway access it creates are deliberate on the part of Ratner?

Maybe he just wants to get the neighborhood back for daring to oppose his will?

Posted by: etmthree at February 22, 2008 10:09 AM in response to Atlantic Terminal Station Gets Glassy

Um, you guys?

It's the SAME FENCE. The white balusters have been painted black, and the cast-iron arrows added above. It looks to me like there is supposed to be a cast-iron bannister (not sure if that's the right word when it's not a staircase) atop the balusters.

I think it's a little over the top, but certainly more in keeping with the area's historic style than your remarks imply. No question they shoulda run it by LPC, though -- the financial risks alone of having to do it over make that a no-brainer.

Posted by: etmthree at February 26, 2008 11:36 AM in response to 213 Cumberland Slinks Back to LPC