David Garten
@davidgarten
Citizen
“But before casually proposing to disrupt a complex system, it’s a good idea to know how that thing works.” — @nicolegelinas nytimes.com/2025/07/23/opi…
“Neil Postman’s ‘Amusing Ourselves to Death’ at 40: Truer than ever” a worthwhile read by @ryan_zickgraf washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…
Been thinking about the piece by @GiniaNYT about the proposed BK waterfront development. Gentrified Red Hook strongly opposes the development. Red Hook Houses (NYCHA) supports the development. NYCHA residents make up 75% of the Red Hook residents. Something to think about.
If you read anything about Malcolm-Jamal Warner's life and legacy, let it be this from @byjoelanderson theringer.com/2025/07/21/tv/…
“Since 2022, ~3,550 units have been lost as a result of Council modifications to the scale or the withdrawal of housing proposals in the face of opposition…The most significant consequence of member deference is the projects that are never even proposed.”
Noooooooo
A Touch of Wonder. Episode aired Feb 20, 1986. The first time I remember seeing a sampler used where rap was mentioned. RIP Malcolm, live long Stevie 🕊️
RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner. This episode always stuck with me, especially when the audience clapped after his monologue, only to get shut down a second later. youtu.be/Pxiigc7454M?si…
“When we take joy in the distress and ruination of other people, we make monsters of ourselves.” Couldn’t agree with this piece by @katrosenfield more. thefp.com/p/the-coldplay…
The math ain’t mathing, as the kids say. Good piece by @erik_engquist therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/…
All bots should be banned. All bot farms should be banned. There is no argument against this unless you have ulterior and dishonest motives.
“These are laborers. They should have protections, and if there’s going to be a cap on their pay and a limit on their movement, they must be able to bargain for that collectively.” - @joerexrode nytimes.com/athletic/65024…
So, StreetEasy backed the FARES Act to eliminate broker fees, releases a report saying the law didn’t hurt rentals, then concedes that rents have gone up but it’s not due to eliminating broker fees. Good reporting by @mihirzaveri nytimes.com/2025/07/19/nyr…
Investors are betting big bucks on immersive wellness as the antidote to overstimulated lives. wsj.com/lifestyle/trav…
