It felt like healing for a moment -- running into acquaintances, seeing some bars and restaurants restored to former glory and 2019 levels of attendance. But in the air was that "too good to be true" feeling in a post-covid New York world. While someone in a group still echoes a chorus of "covid is still out there," it's finally gotten to the point when things feel good again in New York. "Why would I leave?" I then have to ask, "Well, what will they subjugate us to next?" There's a pattern in paternalistic behavior. The power the city and many levels of government have experienced out of the collective state of fear is insidious and unchecked.
One of the local theatre trusts in town, that staff and book the non union part of the staff, has lifted their requirements for patrons. Yay! Cool! But uhhhh....stagehands still gotta show proof to work many of the houses, including the big touring house in town (show proof equaling your papers are already on file with the venue). #maskuphelp
Enjoyed your NY photos, especially the first one; made me nostalgic.
Been hearing what a hellhole NY is now, with anyone who can afford to leave leaving.
So that's why your photos are good.
Shame that street smart New Yorkers are such mask wearing wimps though.
One of the local theatre trusts in town, that staff and book the non union part of the staff, has lifted their requirements for patrons. Yay! Cool! But uhhhh....stagehands still gotta show proof to work many of the houses, including the big touring house in town (show proof equaling your papers are already on file with the venue). #maskuphelp