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Yonkers took Autism Awareness very seriously this year. This was a very visible display to increase awareness of what has become an epidemic. Having spent a good part of my life in biomedical research, I have to say that awareness is the first step. What is now needed is funding for laboratories conducting basic research. So much of the private sector gains in biotechnology particularly in autoimmune and neurological disorders and cancer, have come on the shoulders of the public sector research that plants the seed corn in basic research. The recent sequester has decimated the NIH budget – and this should be on everyone’s mind when the far -right clangs the deficit alarms and screams for more “austerity”. How does squeezing basic research promote future growth? It doesn’t. It does the opposite because the private sector can not profitably engage in the type of high-risk basic that may lead down many blind alleys before it hits pay dirt. So if we want R&D for disorders such as autism and the autism spectrum, we have to fund the labs to do the research.
Lighting up City Hall raises awareness. But that’s the easy part. Now as a nation, we have to put our money where our mouths (and gestures) are.
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April 2, was Autism awareness day. And the GW Bridge lights were lit up in blue to raise awareness. Disorders in the Autism spectrum are on the rise. As a former researcher, Autism and its spectrum of disorders has always held something of a special place in my mind and heart. Although progress is being made, like most complex disorders with a wide spectrum of symptoms, there are probably multiple causes, some of it genetic, some of it environmental all at play. As much as we need awareness, we need research dollars. Research like this can not be left to the private sector as the the road will lead down a dozen blind alleys. As is the case with most complex disorders, there is probably no one “cause”. Let us turn our attention to the reckless budget cutting that is going on in Washington and realize that this is making the pathway that much harder to get at the answers and possible solutions.
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Its been a while since I’ve posted a blog, because with so many things happening in both real estate – which is starting to pick up big time – and for Fotos On The Fly. I’ve found myself busier than usual.
First – for the basics. The show is opening on Friday Feb 1, 5-7 PM at The Water Cooler in Tarrytown NY. The exact address is 21 North Broadway on Route 9. The location is less than a block north of Main St. Here is a link to the event. You can RSVP as attending or as a “maybe”. All are welcome! Please come…I’d love to meet you!
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Last year there was a great deal of fanfare about the 10th anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. The anniversary is always a time to reflect on what happened that day and all that has happened since. This year was a bit different, Sept 11 seemed to appear almost by stealth. The hoopla wasn’t there – though we all note the day in our own way. None of us will ever forget that day. Although I did not lose anyone personally in that attack, I remember vividly where I was and what I was doing when I heard that that two passenger planes had been flown deliberately into the twin towers. But this evening while I was driving home, I realized that I could see the “Tribute of Light ” from my car. It seemed to be calling me, so I decided at the last minute to drive to the Yonkers Waterfront. When I got there, there were several local residents doing the same thing. It was a lovely evening, cool and crisp so quite a few people were looking at the lights and taking in the memorial plaque and observing the lights from the vantage point of the waterfront. Then I realized that I had my telephoto lens and camera box with me, so I decided to try and take a picture.
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Truth be told, I initially took these last year on a very hot sultry day in July. However, I was playing around with different filters and thought this effect with the rough pastels” was kind of cool.
The other reason I’m posting this is that people from other parts of the country often don’t understand how close lower Westchester really is to Manhattan…Well, as you can see it’s close….REALLY close. Train stops in lower Westchester are seldom more than about 35- 40 minutes from mid-town. And if you live in a river town such as Yonkers, Dobbs Ferry, or even Tarrytown, driving to the west side of Manhattan is also a breeze. The bridge in both photos is the George Washington bridge that links the northern tip of Manhattan to New Jersey. So the buildings on the right side of the bridge are in New Jersey and on the left side you can see the Empire State building. The second photo emphasizes the Manhattan skyline while the first one shows off the GW Bridge.
The Yonkers waterfront is a new hotspot for new construction and high-end living. It boasts such restaurants Xaviars H2O on the Hudson. A great place to spend the evening and watch the boats on the river.
They say that real estate is all about location. Well Westchester NY certainly has location.
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Westchester NY – particularly southern Westchester is surrounded by water. On the south-eastern border up to the southern tip of Connecticut, the Long Island Sound dominates the area. The entire span of the western side of the county borders the Hudson River.
The Westchester RiverWalk is a 51.5 mile planned pathway that lies parallel to the river and will – when completed span the entire county. The walk itself will actually span 14 different municipalities and will connect village centers, many of the historic sites along the route, trills such as the Croton Aqueduct trail, as well as esplanades and boardwalks.
I have walked portions of RiverWalk with camera in hand including the areas of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow just north of the Tappan Zee Bridge as well as the downtown Yonkers waterfront. The slide show my vision of what the RiverWalk is all about – as seen through the lens of my camera…which is often my friendly translator!
For a GoogleEarth Virtual Tour of the RiverWalk - click here.
© 2011 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved.
About 10 days ago I had about an hour to spare – so I grabbed the camera and spent some quality time on the Yonkers Waterfront. After writing about the Science Barge and my new feathered friends, I thought it was time to share the waterfront photos. The area is the southernmost part of the River Walk that is being built along the Hudson from Peekskill to the Bronx border. Eventually it will be a contiguous walk. The views of Manhattan were pretty amazing even though it was hazy and hot – and that little girl in the last photo was obviously having a great time…
The Manhattan Skyline from the Yonkers NY Waterfront
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Yonkers took Autism Awareness very seriously this year. This was a very visible display to increase awareness of what has become an epidemic. Having spent a good part of my life in biomedical research, I have to say that awareness is the first step. What is now needed is funding for laboratories conducting basic research. So much of the private sector gains in biotechnology particularly in autoimmune and neurological disorders and cancer, have come on the shoulders of the public sector research that plants the seed corn in basic research. The recent sequester has decimated the NIH budget – and this should be on everyone’s mind when the far -right clangs the deficit alarms and screams for more “austerity”. How does squeezing basic research promote future growth? It doesn’t. It does the opposite because the private sector can not profitably engage in the type of high-risk basic that may lead down many blind alleys before it hits pay dirt. So if we want R&D for disorders such as autism and the autism spectrum, we have to fund the labs to do the research.
