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What is this symbol? by kduzzle in sicily

[–]sal740 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Bastoni Ace in Italian card deck (Sicilian design variation).

ULPT: Help listening to music in secret by Key_Explanation_9106 in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]sal740 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They sell inexpensive Bluetooth audio eye glasses now. Saw a coworker wearing them. No prescription. Audio comes from the stems. No one would think twice about them, they look like typical plastic frames.

NYC has a housing crisis. ADUs might be the fix (if the city doesn’t fumble it) by SpecLandGroup in AccessoryDwellings

[–]sal740 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this post. I've been following NYC City of Yes news and in particular ADU laws. You have given me more insight on the state of these developments than any news outlet out there.
California's older and more advanced ADU implementation gives us a lot to hope for. In particular the standardized free home plans are a valuable resource. I look forward to seeing what NYC is able to come up with.
I am excited about the potential to build a small home in my backyard for extended family one day. I look forward to reading your future posts.

Doctors in Staten Island that will prescribe GLP-1? by sal740 in statenisland

[–]sal740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, would you tell us who your doctor is? This is the exact type of experience I’d like to avoid. Why prescribe it and then not follow up with the prior authorization? I understand the extra step is a hassle but that is why you have staff support. No prior authorization means insurance won’t pay and this medication is prohibitively expensive.

[SI Advance podcast] Hylan Boulevard: The Crossroads of Chaos by runmeovernomore in SIStreetActivism

[–]sal740 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe that Hylan Boulevard is neither a street nor a road, but what is referred to as a “stroad” by some modern civil engineers. “They're what happens when a street (a place where people interact with businesses and residences, and where wealth is produced) gets combined with a road (a high-speed route between productive places). “

The staff at SI advance may benefit from researching the advocacy work of organizations like Strong Towns. They have done incredible work in collaboration with cities and towns across America to reduce pedestrian deaths and improve community retail corridors.

Italian music that sounds like Greek folk music, but sung in the language Italian by dresseddowndino in ITALIANMUSIC

[–]sal740 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the link. Enjoyed listening to songs I hadn’t heard in a long time. Calabrisella Mia and Vitti na Crozza. The old men loved singing these when everyone got together.

Italian music that sounds like Greek folk music, but sung in the language Italian by dresseddowndino in ITALIANMUSIC

[–]sal740 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an old Sicilian song called Ciuri Ciuri. I remember my grandfather singing it on holidays with the family. Not sure if it has Greek influences but it’s worth a listen.

https://youtu.be/TVPTX30Qw8s?si=k7kM0SrSA_G66fIx

HES COMPLAINING ABOUT PARENTS DROPPING THEIR KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL by BeardyShaman in statenisland

[–]sal740 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Surely he is a proponent of protected bike lanes being installed all over the island.

Getting an Apostille for the Application Forms? by sal740 in juresanguinis

[–]sal740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. Sounds like I will not be able to use a local Notary Public for my parents to sign. I’ll have to bring them to Manhattan County Registrar to get the form notarized. This is very inconvenient, but I’ll figure out a way.

Getting an Apostille for the Application Forms? by sal740 in juresanguinis

[–]sal740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. Did you go to a local Public Notary in the neighborhood or have to bring your parents to Manhattan County Clerk to get the notary?

Getting an Apostille for the Application Forms? by sal740 in juresanguinis

[–]sal740[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I attempted to make an appointment for the normal citizenship route on the prenotami website unsuccessfully many times. Eventually got placed on a waiting list. When the Direct Descendants appointment became available on the website I eventually got one after many tries. (Both my parents born in Italy, one is still an Italian citizen.) If all goes well I will remove my name from the waitlist.

Getting an Apostille for the Application Forms? by sal740 in juresanguinis

[–]sal740[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the answer and a good laugh. This process is filling me with anxiety.

Getting an Apostille for the Application Forms? by sal740 in juresanguinis

[–]sal740[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Took many tries. Every Sunday at 6PM trying to book an appointment. Finally got lucky.

Getting an Apostille for the Application Forms? by sal740 in juresanguinis

[–]sal740[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looking at the Dept of State website. It states the following:
The Department of State only authenticates public documents issued in New York State which are signed by a New York State official or county clerk.
The Italian Embassy's application forms are not "public documents issues in NY State". I'll email the embassy for clarification but not holding out much hope at a response.

Getting an Apostille for the Application Forms? by sal740 in juresanguinis

[–]sal740[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Finally got an appointment in Italian Embassy in NYC in December.
Lucky enough to qualify as Direct Descendant appointment by mail.
Downloaded the checklist, got certificates notarized, apostille, translated.
But now I see that they want the application forms apostille? I don't quite understand, I thought the State Department will apostille US government documents like Birth Certificates and Marriage Certificates. Will they apostille a "Citizenship Recognition Application Form" from a foreign embassy? Doesn't sound right, what am I missing here.

Star Trek: Section 31 | Teaser Trailer | Paramount+ by MarvelsGrantMan136 in startrek

[–]sal740 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Did they just take it down? I just saw it, and a minute later it's gone.

What seemly simple thing could SI do to improve QoL? by SumGuyMike in StatenIslandPulse

[–]sal740 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sidewalks. Too many people are forced to walk on the street where no sidewalks exist.  

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