Through My Third Eye: 2007-01-14

Friday, January 19, 2007

Union Rat Attacks Phipps Plaza West Apartment Complex. Eats Landlord!

I don't know if the "Union Rat" is used in other cities, but it is a common sight in the New York metropolitan area. There are several "rats" in use... ranging from large to gigantic. This is one of the larger "rats." Unions use these "rats" to bring attention to strikes or other labor issues. In this case, a "rat" is stationed in front of Phipps Plaza West, an apartment complex on Second Avenue and 28th Street in Manhattan, in order to bring attention to the landlord's hiring of a "substandard" asbestos removal company -- presumably a non-unionized company. Incidentally, the buildings shown in this photo have been my home for the last 20 years. Photo taken 01-19-2007.

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The Grace Building as Seen From Bryant Park (NYC, December, 2006)

Photo taken on 12-23-2006.

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The American Standard Building (NYC, December, 2006)

Here's The American Standard Building (previously The American Radiator Building) as seen from Bryant Park. Photo taken on 12-23-2006.

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Glorious (NYC, December, 2006)

On the left is Grand Central Station. The big boy up top is the Chrysler Building. The Shiny building in the center is the Grand Hyatt Hotel (photo taken on 12-23-2006).

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500 5th Ave. (NYC, December, 2006)

500 5th Ave. as seen from Bryant Park (this building had the same architects as the Empire State Building). Photo taken on 12-23-2006.

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