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The BroadsheetDAILY ~ 1/28/21 ~ City Council Member Margaret Chin Endorses Onetime Presidential Aspirant Andrew Yang Who Favors Universal Income

January 29, 2021 By Robert Simko Leave a Comment

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Quit Your New Year’s Resolutions Early
And Indulge In Restaurant Week
No judgment for those of you who will want to drop those new year’s resolutions (or whatever other health kicks you’ve got going on) after reading this PSA:
NYC Restaurant Week launched this week, as hundreds of hot spots citywide have been lining up special delivery deals through January 31.
Promotions include lunch or dinner with a side for $20.21, two-course brunches and lunches ($26) and three-course dinners ($42), mostly Monday through Friday. (Some participating restaurants are honoring those prices on weekends.)
Dozens of restaurants south of Chambers Street plan to take part in NYC Restaurant Week, including Brooklyn Chop House, The Fulton, Crown Shy, Stone Street Tavern, The Dead Rabbit and more.
The Restaurant Week website lists several more tempting options to treat yourself — even if it means playing it a little fast and loose with your commitments to fitness. (We won’t tell.)
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Chin Joins the Yang Gang
City Council Member Endorses Onetime Presidential Aspirant Who Favors Universal Income
Andrew Yang
Margaret Chin
Outgoing City Council member Margaret Chin (who is barred from running for reelection under term-limit laws) has endorsed Andrew Yang in his quest to be elected New York’s next mayor.
Mr. Yang rose from obscurity during the 2020 presidential campaign, during which he was a contender for the Democratic Party nomination. Polling strongly enough to qualify for seven Democratic debates, Mr. Yang showcased his signature proposal of a “universal basic income,” which would provide $1,000 per month to every adult American. Arguing for the idea, he said, “the poverty line is currently $11,770. We would essentially be bringing all Americans to the poverty line and alleviate gross poverty.”
He also focused on issues largely overlooked by other candidates, such as job losses stemming from automation, data privacy, the rise in diagnoses of autism, and disturbing macro-trends, such as “deaths of despair,” about which he said, “deaths now outnumber births among white people in more than half the states in the country. Much of this is low birth rates and white men dying from substance abuse and suicide. Our life expectancy has declined for three years. We need to do much more.” To remedy these ills, Mr. Yang proposed, “an evolution to the next stage of capitalism, Human Capitalism.”
The son of immigrants from Taiwan, Mr. Yang grew up in the suburbs north of New York City, before attending Brown University and earning a law degree from Columbia University. He later founded Venture for America, an organization that recruits and trains college graduates for work at start-ups in struggling U.S. cities, with the aim of generating jobs, rejuvenating local economies and incubating future entrepreneurs.
Mr. Yang announced his mayoral bid on January 13, entering the field with greater name recognition than most of the other 11 candidates who have formally launched campaigns. For the race to preside over City Hall, he has modified his universal basic income proposal to call for $2,000 annual payments to about half a million of the poorest New Yorkers.
He recently attracted local attention by proposing the construction of a casino on Governors Island, both as a tourist draw and a revenue booster for the City’s coffers. In addition to the likelihood of inspiring robust local opposition, this idea would run afoul of deed restrictions that regulate possible uses of Governors Island.
In her endorsement, Ms. Chin said, “Andrew Yang rose to the national spotlight not because he has name recognition, but because he has good ideas. He is a fresh voice in the mayoral race who can separate the politics from what will truly benefit New Yorkers as we work to recover from the pandemic, and he has the proven leadership skills to push past the bureaucracy of our City’s government and make real change. We need a leader who will be a true advocate for our marginalized communities, and I am confident that Andrew will be a Mayor for all neighborhoods, and all New Yorkers.”
Matthew Fenton
Hoping to Make Whirlybirds an Endangered Species
Nadler Sponsors Legislation to Make Lower Manhattan Heliopolis No More
U.S. Congressman Jerry Nadler, who represents Lower Manhattan in Washington, has introduced legislation that would impose stricter regulations on helicopter tour flights. Such flights have long been a source of quality-of-life concerns among Lower Manhattan residents, who have complained for years about the incessant buzz of engines passing directly outside their windows as often as three minutes apart.
To read more…
Atlantic City on the East River?
Mayoral Hopeful Proposes Casino Development on Governors Island
Former Democratic presidential aspirant and current City mayoral contender Andrew Yang says he has found a way to help lift New York’s economy out of the pandemic-triggered recession, as well as to help fund his universal basic income plan, which would offer $2,000 annual payments to about half a million poor New Yorkers: He wants to develop a casino on Governors Island.
In a story first reported by Politico, Mr. Yang on January 14 told interviewers on the Breakfast Club morning radio program, “one way I think we can generate money, and also make New York City more fun [is that] New York City should have its own casino on Governors Island.”
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Letter
To the editor:
 I just read the article by Matthew Fenton on Andrew Yang’s proposal for a casino on Governor’s Island. (BroadsheetDAILY January 26)
I am so angry at Mr. Yang right now that I don’t even have words to describe it. A “casino” on that historic and beautiful island?? It will be ruined instantaneously. Let it be used for what it is now—like a Central Park for downtown.
Where you can truly relax and enjoy the beautiful views it offers that so many of us don’t have unless we commute to it. The Harbor View School is there along with so many other wonderful offerings at this time. I understand that the city needs money but there are other ways to get it. I’m comforted to hear that the Trust already put in place that casinos cannot be built there. Tell Yang he’s an idiot.
Lia Dudine
Moveable Feasts
Annual Food Fest Puts Lavish Local Meals within Reach of Thrifty Epicures
New York’s annual food celebration, Restaurant Week, has been reimagined for the era of COVID-19. What’s new is that all meals will be for takeout or delivery. What remains the same is the deep discounts on fine food.
Starting today (Monday) and though next Sunday (January 31), those disinclined to venture above Canal Street can order from 35 participating restaurants located in Lower Manhattan for the bargain price of $20.21 (including a prix-fixe entrée and at least one side). To read more…
Plus, diners who pay with a registered Mastercard will get a $10 statement credit per meal, with a ten-meal ($100) redemption limit per customer. (To register, or find more information, please browse https://www.mcallinnyc.com)
At many of these eateries, the everyday prices are significantly higher than Restaurant Week offerings, which makes this value proposition a compelling opportunity to try places that might ordinarily be outside your budget.
You can order directly from each restaurant (via phone or their websites), or by using their preferred delivery app. Participating restaurants in Lower Manhattan include:
Adrienne’s Pizzabar
54 Stone Street
212-248-3838
Anejo Tribeca
301 Church Street
212-920-6270
Bareburger
155 William Street
917-965-2136
Blue Smoke
255 Vesey Street
212-889-2005
The Capital Grille
120 Broadway
212-374-1811
City Vineyard
Pier 26 (233 West Street)
646-677-8350
Cowgirl Seahorse
259 Front Street
212-608-7873
The Dubliner
45 Stone Street
212-785-5400
Eataly
Four World Trade Center (101 Liberty Street)
646-677-8585
El Vez
259 Vesey Street
212-233-2500
Felice
15 Gold Street
212-785-5950
Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl Street
212-968-1776
The Fulton
89 South Street
212-838-1200
Ganso Ramen
339 Greenwich Street
347-985-0404
Gigino Trattoria
323 Greenwich Street
212-431-1112
Gran Morsi
22 Warren Street
212-577-2725
Grotto Pizzeria Restaurant
69 New Street
212-809-6990
Harry’s
One Hanover Square
212-785-9200
Harry’s Italian/Gold Street
Two Gold Street
212-747-0797
Harry’s Italian/Murray Street
225 Murray Street
212-608-1007
Khe-Yo
157 Duane Street
212-587-1089
Lekka Burger
81 Warren Street
646-678-5367
Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich Street
212-925-3797
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
83 Pearl Street
212-269-1177
Magic Mix Juicery
102 Fulton Street
646-454-0680
Malibu Farm
89 South Street
212-265-3030
The Migrant Kitchen
45 Stone Street
917-747-5601
Peaches Low Country Kitchen
52 Fulton Street
347-899-4811
Route 66 Smokehouse
46 Stone Street
212-943-1602
Roxy Bar
Two Sixth Avenue
212-519-6600
Sarabeth’s Tribeca
339 Greenwich Street
212-966-0421
Seamore’s – Brookfield Place
250 Vesey Street
646-585-7380
Serafina Tribeca
95 West Broadway
212-766-2700
Thai Farm Kitchen Seaport
21 Peck Slip
347-459-8157
Tribeca’s Kitchen
200 Church Street
212-227-510
Today’s Calendar
Thursday
January 28
1PM
Is the Covid-19 Vaccine a Good Idea for Me?
Free lecture cosponsored by Pace University and New York Presbyterian presented via Zoom by Dr. David Scale. RSVP at Chl9090@nyp.org or call (212) 312-5165.
7PM
New Sounds Live Broadcast
Experience the annual music series, New Sounds Live, virtually! Curated by WNYC’s John Schaefer, this concert was recorded in the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place and features performances by innovative guitarists, Kaki King and Yasmin Williams.
Eyes to the Sky January 25 – February 7, 2020
Sirius, The Big Dog and Thor’s Helmet
Sparkling, blue-white Sirius the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky, rises in the east-southeast 20 minutes after sunset this evening and will rise simultaneously with sunset by month’s end.
As twilight deepens, Sirius – from the ancient Greek Seirios for “scorcher” or “glowing” – appears above the skyline leading one of winter’s most alluring constellations, Canus Major, or The Big Dog, into the sky.
January’s Full Wolf (or Hunger) Moon rises at 4:55pm on Thursday the 28th as the Sun sets on the opposite horizon at 5:02pm. Twilight gathers half an hour later.
To read more…
Judy Isacoff
Thor’s Helmet, NGC2359 Emissions nebula.
Astrophotography by Mario Motta, MD. All Rights Reserved
Doyenne of the Estuary Departs
HRPT President Who Oversaw Build-Out of Waterfront Park to Step Down
Madelyn Wils, president and chief executive officer of the Hudson River Park Trust (HRPT) for the past decade, will step down February 5. In a January 19 letter to the Trust’s board of directors, she noted, “we are well on our way towards accomplishing our shared goals of completing the Park’s construction while ensuring it is also on solid financial footing.” She also cited a broad range of achievements in the ongoing build-out of the Park, including the September opening of Pier 26, in Tribeca, the beginning of reconstruction of Pier 40 (near Houston Street), progress on the development of Little Island and a plan for the Gansevoort Peninsula (both near West 14th Street).
To read more…
CLASSIFIEDS & PERSONALS
Swaps & Trades, Respectable Employment, Lost and Found
To place a listing, contact editor@ebroadsheet.com
COLLEGE ESSAY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT
Millennium HS English teacher with 30+ years of experience.
Oberlin BA, Brown MA.
Other tutoring services available as well. Contact jeffmihok@gmail.com.
IT AND SECURITY SUPPORT
 Expertise in 1-on-1 tutoring for all ages. Computer upgrading&troubleshooting.
james.f.kierstead@gmail.com
347-933-1362. Refs available
ELDERCARE:
Available for PT/FT Exp’d. Refs. Angella 347-423-5169 angella.haye1@gmail.com
TUTOR AVAILABLE FOR HOMEWORK SUPPORT
Stuyvesant HS student available for homework help. All grades especially math. References available upon request
Philip.vm3@gmail.com
SHSAT TUTORING
Stuyvesant HS graduate
 available for SHSAT tutoring. $40/hr.
Zoom or in-person.
natasha_lyasheva@yahoo.com
NOTARY PUBLIC IN BPC
$2.00 per notarized signature. Text Paula
@ 917-836-8802
NURSE’S AID
Caring, experienced Nurse’s Aide seeks PT/FT position.
Excellent references.
718-496-6232 dianshields32@gmail.com
HOUSEKEEPING/ NANNY/ BABYSITTER
Available for PT/FT. Wonderful person, who is a great worker. Refs avail.
Worked in BPC. Call Tenzin
347-803-9523
SEEKING FT LIVE-IN ELDER CARE
12 years experience, refs avail. I am a loving caring hardworking certified home health aide
Marcia 347 737 5037
marmar196960@gmail.com
SHSAT TUTOR AVAILABLE
Stuyvesant HS student available for test prep
$20 an hour; remote /zoom preferred BPC resident, with years of tutoring experience
References available upon request
tutoringbpc@gmail.com
TODAY IN HISTORY
January 28
Elvis and his mother
814 – The death of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor, brings about the accession of his son Louis the Pious as ruler of the Frankish Empire.
1547 – Edward VI, the nine-year-old son of Henry VIII, becomes King of England on his father’s death.
1724 – The Russian Academy of Sciences is founded in St. Petersburg by Peter the Great, and implemented by Senate decree. It is called the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences until 1917.
1754 – Sir Horace Walpole coins the word serendipity in a letter to a friend.
1813 – Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is published in the United Kingdom.
1855 – A locomotive on the Panama Canal Railway runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean for the first time.
1896 – Walter Arnold of East Peckham, Kent, becomes the first person to be convicted of speeding. He was fined one shilling, plus costs, for speeding at 8 mph (13 km/h), thereby exceeding the contemporary speed limit of 2 mph (3.2 km/h).
1902 – The Carnegie Institution of Washington is founded in Washington, D.C. with a $10 million gift from Andrew Carnegie.
1938 – The World Land Speed Record on a public road is broken by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mercedes-Benz W195 at a speed of 432.7 kilometres per hour (268.9 mph).
1956 – Elvis Presley makes his first national television appearance.
1977 – The first day of the Great Lakes Blizzard of 1977 which dumps 10 feet (3.0 m) of snow in one day in Upstate New York, with Buffalo, Syracuse, Watertown, and surrounding areas are most affected.
1986 – Space Shuttle program: STS-51-L mission: Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrates after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board.
Births
1706 – John Baskerville, English printer and typographer (d. 1775)
1841 – Henry Morton Stanley, Welsh-American explorer and journalist (d. 1904)
1887 – Arthur Rubinstein, Polish-American pianist and educator (d. 1982)
1900 – Alice Neel, American painter (d. 1984)
1929 – Claes Oldenburg, Swedish-American sculptor and illustrator
1940 – Carlos Slim, Mexican businessman and philanthropist, founded Grupo Carso
Deaths
1547 – Henry VIII, king of England (b. 1491)
1938 – Bernd Rosemeyer, German race car driver (b. 1909)
1939 – W. B. Yeats, Irish poet and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1865)
1976 – Marcel Broodthaers, Belgian painter and poet (b. 1924)
1986 – Space Shuttle Challenger crew
Gregory Jarvis, American captain, engineer, and astronaut (b. 1944)
Christa McAuliffe, American educator and astronaut (b. 1948)
Ronald McNair, American physicist and astronaut (b. 1950)
Ellison Onizuka, American engineer and astronaut (b. 1946)
Judith Resnik, American colonel, engineer, and astronaut (b. 1949)
Dick Scobee, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1939)
Michael J. Smith, American captain, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1945)
1988 – Klaus Fuchs, German physicist and politician (b. 1911)
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