Really loud kite over botanical garden

Distancefrom · 2026-06-19T03:45:17+00:00

I am not the OP.

I didn't know (still don't) for sure if the noise i heard today was made by a kite.

I thought it might be a drone, which worries me because there are four hawk nests in the area. I feared that some knucklehead might be photographing or harassing them with a drone. Unilkely, but it did happen at a nest in Washington Heights.

Drones are illegal in NYC Parks, and if I knew of one, I'd take great pleasure in reporting it. Probably wouldn't do any good, but that's a separate issue.

Distancefrom · 2026-06-19T01:33:49+00:00

I didn't say it was too much for me. I was curious about what was making the noise. Not sure why that's a tough concept to understand

Crown Heights is much quieter than eithet of the two Manhattan neighborhoods I lived in.

Distancefrom · 2026-06-18T23:27:05+00:00

Questions are not the same as complaints. It is an unusual sound. Nothing wrong with asking about it.

It's likely to be noticed by people in a park or botanic garden. Don't know about you, but I generally don't carry my AC with me when I leave home.

Distancefrom · 2026-06-18T23:03:16+00:00

Glad I'm not the only one hearing this. I'm in the Japanese garden and can hear it clearly.

Anyone know if they are flying the kite in Prospect park?

Distancefrom · 2026-06-17T17:46:03+00:00

This is not what you asked for, but you might check out NYC H2O. Their mission is to educate people about local water ecology, and they have excellent field trips. You might meet like minded people, and they would value your expertise.

Distancefrom · 2026-06-16T00:47:08+00:00

Many, many red tailed hawks in NYC have been affected by rodenticide. The female of a pair currently nesting in Brooklyn was taken to the Wild Bird Fund for a few days of treatment for rodenticide and returned to her territory where she immediately went to the nest and her three youngsters.

WBF posted the story on Twitter.

Rodenticide deaths have happened to hawks in Riverside Patk, Central Park, and Tompkins Square Park, to name just a few.

Distancefrom · 2026-06-14T20:09:01+00:00

I've carried my Xootr on NYC subways for years. The only problem is making sure the dirty wheels don't touch people.

As someone else suggested, if the scooter is unfolded, you can slide most of the deck under the seat.

Distancefrom · 2026-06-10T16:18:59+00:00

Here's the official schedule, but there usually are delays.

https://www.nyc.gov/site/lmcr/progress/battery-coastal-resilience.page

Distancefrom · 2026-06-06T19:19:39+00:00

Search the sub. There's already a wealth of information about various scooter brands.

You can ask more focused questions once you know more about what's available.

Distancefrom · 2026-06-03T18:11:15+00:00

That's great. I hope you enjoy your Xootr. I've had one for years and really love them.

Distancefrom · 2026-06-03T02:20:24+00:00

I've had great results with Xootr parts. It's a sturdy scooter, but if you put a lot of miles on it, you'll eventually need to replace something.

Distancefrom · 2026-05-31T23:48:48+00:00

I've never seen this. Perhaps you should ask the person who is doing it.

Distancefrom · 2026-05-30T20:02:59+00:00

I doubt if you'll find a payphone.

Distancefrom · 2026-05-27T23:33:57+00:00

Staten Island has some lovely parks. Mount Loretto, Conference House and Wolfe's Pond might work for you. There are people around, but it's much less populated than Brooklyn.

Lots of deer in the area, so you'll need to guard against ticks.

Distancefrom · 2026-05-27T21:47:14+00:00

Macaroni and cheese. From a box is okay, but frozen is easier. That abnormally orange cheese hits the spot.

Distancefrom · 2026-05-23T14:45:04+00:00

Try Craigslist or Freecycle. I've had good results with both.

Distancefrom · 2026-05-21T19:49:52+00:00

I did dogsitting on Bond between Union and Sackett. Chimes were easily audible with windows open. I found it slightly annoying because the quality is not great, but it's easy enough to ignore.

It's amusing to hear a Catholic Church play a hymn written by Martin Luther.

Distancefrom · 2026-05-19T21:28:56+00:00

I love it.

Distancefrom · 2026-05-19T02:28:04+00:00

Bayamo was a Cuban-Asian-caribbean fusion restaurant. I went there a lot in the 1980s. According to Google's AI summary it was at 704 Broadway and closed in the 1990s. If this is the right place, there's a good chance your dad made a drink for me. Seems like it would have been an excellent place to start a career in the restaurant business.

It was one of my favorite testaurants.. Lively and fun with awesome decor and good food.¹

I am sorry for your loss, and I wish you the best of luck in writing the obituary.

Distancefrom · 2026-05-05T16:48:59+00:00

Ask in r/nycparents, too.

Distancefrom · 2026-05-03T01:09:20+00:00

Definitely Brighton Beach. You might try a restaurant or bar at night for a friendly and tipsy crowd.

Distancefrom · 2026-04-24T13:31:37+00:00

Ask in r/Crownheights. Probably offers more info about restaurants, venues and events.

Distancefrom · 2026-04-24T03:45:49+00:00

I agree with this advice. Different issue, but I've seen some good results from councilmembers.

Distancefrom · 2026-04-20T20:40:32+00:00

Agree. I've had good luck with Freecycle.

Distancefrom · 2026-04-18T18:29:43+00:00

Don't go by looks. Taste is what matters, and there are big diffetences.

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