MARCH 13, 2008
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World Trade Center Health Registry
Long-term effects of 9/11
The WTC construction site.
The World Trade Center Health Registry has recently completed its first
adult follow-up survey. In 2003-2004, more than 71,000 people were
enrolled in the registry, which will be looking at the physical and mental
health of those affected by the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 over the span of
20 years. The follow-up survey is the first of many, explained Alison
Pelusi of the Department of Health. She encouraged registered individuals
to respond to future surveys even if they were unable to reply to the
first one.
Ms. Pelusi did not present any findings based on the surveys when she spoke to Community Board 1 however the surveys have been, and will continue to be, the basis of ongoing studies into the long-term health effects of the attacks. Currently studies are under way on long term respiratory effects, blood-based cancers and a study based out of Columbia University on the mental well-being of
the children of rescue workers.
The registry's pediatric health survey has been extended to May 31.
For more information, visit the Registry's Web site at nyc.gov/9-11HealthInfo
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English oak trees replaced
Rector Place esplanade
English oak trees on Rector Place.
Twenty years ago, when Battery Park City's gardens were new, English oak trees were planted on the esplanade at Rector Place. However, this year, some of them were cut down and replaced with new trees. "The original trees were planted too deeply and their roots were encased in wire baskets," said Eileen Calvanese, garden supervisor for the Battery Park City Conservancy. "As the roots got larger, the wire restricted the movement of water, nutrients and stored food reserves to the trees. They were slowly dying."
The new trees should grow better than the old ones because they were planted correctly, according to Ms. Calvanese.
"English oak trees can live hundreds of years in the proper conditions," she added.
However, since Battery Park City is built on landfill, there's no telling how long our English oaks will live. "This is an experiment," said Ms. Calvanese. "We just don't know."
The BPC Conservancy expects to replace the existing trees over the course of the next two years. "We began the process last year in the northern bed, and will be replacing four of the trees in the southern bed this spring," said Ms. Calvanese. "The idea is to make the transition gradual."
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Flea Theater presents 'Lower Ninth'
Tragedy and redemption on White Street
Gaius Charles as E-Z and James McDaniel as Malcolm.
The asphalt-shingled rooftop of a small house has been built in a back room at 41 White St. As the lights come up on The Lower Ninth at the Flea Theater, Malcolm, played by the commanding James McDaniel (whom many will remember as Lieutenant Arthur Fancy from NYPD Blue), is preaching: Lord, is he preaching! Bible in hand, his voice swells, full of fire and brimstone-and then we notice a body at his feet. The young man at his side interrupts the makeshift memorial service, criticizing, mocking. We begin to understand.
E-Z, the young man, played by Gaius Charles, is Malcolm's son, named for the prophet Ezekial. They are stranded on a rooftop after Hurricane Katrina - hot, dehydrated, waiting to be rescued. The days pass. The body of their friend, Lowboy, begins to stink. Themes of trust, respect and redemption mesh subtly. One of the most beautiful lines of the play is spoken by E-Z as his body begins to fail. "All this water around us," he cries, "but none in my eyes!"
Riveting and moving, Lower Ninth is beautifully acted. Set design and lighting are inspired. When was the last time you sat in complete darkness for more than five minutes and just listened to a voice telling a story?"Lower Ninth" is at the Flea Theater through April 5. Tickets are $40. 41 White St., 212-226-0051. www.theflea.org. |
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Calendar of events
Thursday, March 13
My Lord Chamber's Consort Concert at Trinity Church
Suggested $2 contribution. 1 p.m. Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall Street. 212-602-0747. www.trinitywallstreet.org
Drastic Action/Aviva Geismar at Dance New Amsterdam
How close is too close? Are there realities you can't admit? Memories you block out? What kind of discomfort do you crave? These are the questions the characters in Drastic Action's new dance theater piece ask. Commissioned by DNA, and choreographed by artistic director Aviva Geismar, the piece uses a charged physicality to create a dream-like universe, resonant with the fear, absurdity and the search for meaning of present times. Also March 14 and 15 at 8 p.m., and March 16 at 3 p.m. $20, $17, $15. 8 p.m. Dance New Amsterdam, 280 Broadway. 212-625-8369.
www.dnadance.org
Friday, March 14
Tessa Souter at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Born of Trinidadian and English parents, the New York-based vocalist infuses jazz with the soul and passion of flamenco, Indian, and Middle Eastern music, "delivered in a crystal-clear voice with diamond-cut phrasing and slight tinge of melancholy" [Philadelphia Inquirer]. Also March 15. $25, $15. 8 p.m. Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. 212-220-1460. www.tribecapac.org
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