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Save The Library

March 25, 2015 – 7:41 pm

Haoui Montauk was a poet. He lived a long life in the last century. The New York native regarded the New York public library as the epitome of intellectualism. Haoui was right, but in the era of greed-driven ignorance certain special interests have sought to change the format of the library’s mission from knowledge to […]

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Fuck Knowledge

August 11, 2014 – 8:17 pm

The New York Public Library Rose Reading Room expands across two city blocks as a reminder of an elegant era before computers and iPads and cellphones. The lofty ceilings evoke a heaven of knowledge, while the quietude along the long oak tables fosters thought at a galactic pace contrary to the modern day’s 24/7 frenzied […]

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A Letter from Manhattan President on the Proposed Renovation of the 5th Avenue Library

March 27, 2014 – 10:43 am

I signed a petition against the proposed renovation of New York’s Main Public Library on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bourough president responded with an email. Dear Friend: Thank you for contacting me regarding the New York Public Library’s planned renovation of the 42nd Street Library and the potential sale of the Mid-Manhattan branch. I […]

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