Manhattan Contrarian

Manhattan Contrarian - Economic, Political & Legal Commentary

Combating elite Manhattan political ideologies on climate change, the purpose of government, New York state news, and the basic principles of economics.

April 27, 2014

Greetings From The Asphalt Jungle

April 27, 2014/ Francis Menton

Actually, things are looking pretty good here in Manhattan with spring finally arriving.

Cherry tree in bloom, West Village, Manhattan, April 27, 2014

Manhattan Contrarian

Combating elite Manhattan political ideologies on climate change, the purpose of government, New York state news, and the basic principles of economics.

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Upcoming event of interest:

The chorus of which I am a member, The Dessoff Choirs, has an upcoming performance on Sunday, November 1, at 4 PM. The concert is titled Symphony in Motion, and features works by Igor Stravinsky (Symphony of Psalms) and Greg Smith (The Continental Harmonist). The venue is St. Paul and St. Andrew Church, 263 West 86th Street in Manhattan. Follow this link to get tickets.

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