JHK’s Three-Act Play
Citizens React to Tragic Death With Calls to Demolish Train Bridge
Released: Jan. 12, 2012
Painting of bridge by JHK
After a tragic death, citizens in the Albany area are clamoring to tear down an old train bridge that is already slated to be re-opened as a bike-hike trail. JHK & Duncan examine this story and explain why we must save historic infrastructure like the bridge in question.
Links:
A long night at work, a sudden fatal slip
A bartender’s walk home on New Year’s Eve ends in a fatal fall from trestle
By STEVE BARNES, Times Union, Monday, January 2, 2012
Times Union Blog (with comments by Duncan
Petition: Demolition of the Black Bridge
(The petition to demo bridge, with contact form for creator)
New plans for an old Cohoes bridge begin to take shape
CBS 6, Jan. 3, 2012
Letter: Tearing down trestle not answer
Times Union, Thursday, January 5, 2012
Dangerous road claims another life
Poor lighting and lack of crosswalks add danger; fifth pedestrian killed
By DENNIS YUSKO, Times Union, Jan. 3, 2012
UPDATE: David Dobbs (petition guy) just won’t quit. Bridge petition to hit Mayor’s desk, WNYT, Jan. 16, 2012.
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Join Duncan at Fun Event:
Gregg Stacy, VP of Brown’s Brewing Co., and Troy author/podcaster Duncan Crary flex their manly vocal stylings to promote The Festival of Manliness this Jan. 22 at Revolution Hall. After wrestling a live sabre-toothed tiger on the airwaves, Gregg and Duncan have a serious talk with Rick Lyke, founder of Pints for Prostates, about the importance of getting regularly screened for prostate cancer. A portion of the proceeds from The Festival of Manliness will benefit Pints for Prostates and their awareness campaign.
Download Podcast .mp3 (20 MB)
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P.S. Check out KunstlerCast #76: Man Caves
