I've been low key tracking sightings for fun (using RatMap app) and this month's numbers looked higher than i expected but i don't have enough history to know if this summer is worse in particular.
Curious what people are actually seeing, especially if there's a specific street or block that's gotten bad
If anyone sees a squirrel on the NYC subway tracks, please DM me.
I captured a sick squirrel and was taking it to a wildlife rehabber, but it escaped and ran onto the subway tracks.
If you happen to see a squirrel on the tracks, please let me know the station, line, direction, and approximate location. Please do NOT go onto the tracks yourself—alert MTA staff instead.
Thank you.
This week I’ve been shoulder bumped three times by gentrifiers who are either on their phones or in groups expecting people to get out the way for them. I’m sick of it!
Was walking on Snyder between Bedford and Flatbush and some POS on a scooter jsust slapped me in the face.
Hi guys, this is really awkward and dumb yes I know. But I’m currently seeing this person and we both live at home so going to each other’s places isn’t an option at the moment. I was wondering if anyone knew any quiet parking lots, roads, parks, etc that you could park your car at night and not be disturbed? Yes to do the deed I fear.
Why do people still move here with this outrageous rental market? Are they forced to move here? Is it due to demand in schools? What is it that makes people willing to pay 3k+ rent for a tiny shoebox studio?
can’t look at my phone or anything bc i get motion sick but then i just have no clue what to do with myself.
i feel like hands folded in my lap makes me seem so pretentious and i’m like some asshole whose judging the uber driver but hands by your side in the car is so awkward. and like you can’t hold the little bar thing because then it seems like you think they’re a bad driver.
what is the protocol here 😔 i feel like my uber reputation is in shambles bc im just being so odd in there
you’re the reason why we can have nice things
In the basement floor of a house i’ve moved into.
Old Highlanders 42nd regimental stripe tie from Robert Talbott, blue OCBD from Brooks Brothers, spectacles from Anglo American, antique whangee walking stick from Brigg, sport coat is bespoke.
No, not a baseball bat.
Last night at 8 o'clock I was riding on the South County Trailway / Old Putnam Greenway and had just crossed back into Van Cortlandt Park when I got struck in the face by a live bat – yes, seriously, the flying mammal. It smacked me squarely on my mouth, which also happened to be open at that moment... (I think I'll survive, so it's ok to laugh – lesson learned: stop talking to myself while riding)
Before you ask: yes, I rinsed my mouth out with water immediately, again with alcohol ASAP, washed my face thoroughly, and headed for the ER to start my rabies shots. Saw an excellent physician assistant at Columbia Presbyterian, so I think I'll be fine, and this is mostly just a silly story at this point (My family is having a hoot with bat-related jokes right now)
I often see plenty of bats flying at dusk around the parks, and one or two will always swoop in close to me. I think they're just curious, because they always change course and fly away (probably when they realize I'm not a tasty bug) – up until last night. Has anyone else here had this happen before? And is there a way to repel these curious bats before they get so close?
We did our first summer streets by bike super early getting onto the course at 7 AM and we started Union Sq went south to the Brooklyn Bridge at the end and then circled back thinking that we would go all the way up north to the end and come back down
After 79th St it went to complete and utter chaos and hell
We even pulled over to ask the cops who said they know nothing -polite but no idea-and then we notified three course officials and we asked if they had radios and all of them said no, and we informed them that it’s really really dangerous because we were informed to stay on the left side of Park Avenue even though everything heading north on Park was in the right side coming from all the way downtown and then we all of a sudden had a race coming at us with people on feet running and then southbound cyclist coming head on, and it was an absolute nightmare
Other than a few cocky runners that were not nice at all despite them running 5 to 10 people wide- i’ll give credit to one group that did self correct-it was pretty well organized south of 79th St. with signs that said cyclists keep left and pedestrians keep right despite two cops standing as wide as they possibly could in the middle of Union Square by Mount Sinai
I don’t know if I would do this again to be honest and if I could recommend it to people because this was absolute chaos past 79th St.
We only went up to 88th St. and then turned around because we simply didn’t feel safe
And what was odd is that runners were yelling at us that course officials told them to stay left which makes no sense
AnyWho, I’m native New Yorker and not a tourist but this was so dangerous with no rhyme or reason with people coming straight at you on a bike with both cyclist coming southbound as you’re trying to go north and runners in some random race
ETA: I’m in sessions until 4pm (EST). Will reply to more comments then! Thanks for all the great questions and for engaging kindly ♥️
I left my “real” job a few months ago to do this full-time. Sometimes I can’t believe I’m making a living doing this and I feel very fortunate. Open to any questions!
And yes, to answer what will inevitably be the most asked question, ALL SESSIONS are strictly platonic (no exceptions).
Why did a fight break out at the pie table at the farmer's market this morning??
I actually do not like the regular Nerds Gummy Clusters, but I really like these. The gummy part on these is noticeably softer and sweeter than on the regular ones.
I will especially give a shout out to the fact that these are strawberry, which I think is a great candy flavor - I am a big fan of Strawberry Jolly Ranchers, but this strawberry candy is strong competition.
With the economy in the trash and the amount of migration from other states there’s barely any work here. I always wanted to move to a different state anyways but it was just a thought. It’s now looking like a reality and many other nyers I’ve spoken too are speaking about moving also. Coincidence? I think not!
Edit: this is literally just a haha discussion based on a reality for many, or others feeling similar . I don’t condone hate so keep that shit cute. Giggle, converse idc but I will report hateful comments.
Also it’s come to my attention ALOT of ya are taking me super serious comments) This was just a thought lmao. I didn’t ask for advice (I don’t mind it though i think it’s helpful for everyone) and I’m not moving any time soon lol. Take a deep breath and calm down. Have a giggle or 6. This discussion thread is really not that serious.