And now to interview him. He has also reported for nbc, and was abc, correspondent for the today show. He has received several awards. Or his work he is an Award Winning correspondent who has covered more than 50 countries on five continents. Yearsnt more than 20 working for the New York Times as a foreign correspondent. Jailed,een shot at, beaten by the police, and bombed from the air. We are pleased to provide sanctuary tonight. Fellow at brown university. They will discuss his new book, the true flag. That seemsject strikingly important. He focuses on the dawn of the 20th century. The debate involves two of the most influential minds of the time. William Randolph Hearst on one twain, and booker t. Washington, and Andrew Carnegie arguing. Onefully it will shed light the condition of america today. It is my pleasure to welcome him. [laughter] robin thank you. Thrilling to read. Here is an example of why. Highlight the moments i remember. I went through two highlighters. Hear that ourg
Show. He has received several awards for his work. He is an Award Winning correspondent who has covered more than 50 countries on five continents. He spent more than 20 years working for the New York Times as a foreign correspondent. He has been shot at, jailed, beaten by the police, and bombed from the air. We are pleased to provide sanctuary tonight. He is a senior fellow at brown university. They will discuss his new book, the true flag. It is a subject that seems strikingly important. He focuses on the dawn of the 20th century. The debate involves two of the most influential minds of the time. William Randolph Hearst on one side, mark twain, and booker t. Washington, and Andrew Carnegie arguing. Hopefully it will shed light on the condition of america today. It is my pleasure to welcome him. [laughter] robin thank you. This book was thrilling to read. Here is an example of why. I try to highlight the moments i remember. I went through two highlighters. It is thrilling to hear that
Leaving open kesser drive. Well provide ultimate transportation to help people in the park get around, including shuttles, bikes, scooter rentals, horse and carriage rides, and more to come. And then in terms of broader transportation planning, we do recognize that this onetime celebration may affect the surrounding neighborhoods, and were working with the neighborhoods to reduce the effects. So some of the measures that were taking right now is working the m. T. A. To provide alternative or increased muni service, to keep kesser and the great highway and cross over drive open, publicizing the event and any traffic changes in event, and well be doing extensive messages about the need for people to take public transportation, and well highlight the limited available parking around the park. And well also work with the m. T. A. To reroute the 44 oshaughnessy, which is the only muni line that would be impacted by the road closures. And i just wanted to add that, as i mentioned, well be do
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Will not respond to any questions during Public Comment. The commission may ask questions of staff after Public Comment is closed. If there is an item of interest that is under the subject matter jurisdiction, you may speak under general Public Comment. That is item four. If the fire alarms activate, you must evacuate the building in an orderly fashion. Elevators will immediately return to the first floor and are not available for use. If you need assistance out of the building, please make your way to the closest area of refuge which is directly across the hall in the mens restroom. Theres a speaker box. Prosit and city hall security will answer. Please note the commission will be calling item seven and eight together. We are now on item two, president s report. Thank you. I will be very brief. I simply wish to all of the public and all of my fellow commissioners and all of the staff at recreation and park a very happy holiday season. Thank you. Thank you for setting that great exampl