Theodore Grunewald
@tedgrunewald.bsky.social
🍉 • art • architecture • historic preservation • urbanism • ecology • advocacy • NYC Landmarks whisperer • wit wry and champagne dry
Distractedly commencing a dilatory relocation from that other place.
Distractedly commencing a dilatory relocation from that other place.
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Gay, fabulous, and intensely provincial, Bruce Goff is just about the most American architect ever, and I don't mean that as a dig. Go see the @artinstitutechi.bsky.social show on his life and work right now. My latest in @bloomberg.com! www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Gay, fabulous, and intensely provincial, Bruce Goff is just about the most American architect ever, and I don't mean that as a dig. Go see the @artinstitutechi.bsky.social show on his life and work right now. My latest in @bloomberg.com! www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Trump begins renovation of Kennedy Center by removing audience.
www.borowitzreport.com/p/trump-begi...
www.borowitzreport.com/p/trump-begi...
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Trump begins renovation of Kennedy Center by removing audience.
www.borowitzreport.com/p/trump-begi...
www.borowitzreport.com/p/trump-begi...
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Also this lol
Lmao at the concept of architects having any sway on something like this
February 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Also this lol
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I hate to break it to you (and I hate knowing this) but "architects, engineers, [and] construction companies" are not going to say "no" to shit, and if they do there will be some snake right behind them to say yes. sadly, despairingly congress is likely our best chance
In this case: architects, engineers, construction companies, and Congress - many people could say no and stop this and many other things. As it turns out elsewhere, public pushback and litigation is often effective.
Q: Do you plan on tearing the Kennedy Center down and how much will all of the renovations cost?
TRUMP: Probably around $200 million. I'm not ripping it down. I'll be using the steel. So we're using the structure. We're using some of the marble.
TRUMP: Probably around $200 million. I'm not ripping it down. I'll be using the steel. So we're using the structure. We're using some of the marble.
February 2, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I hate to break it to you (and I hate knowing this) but "architects, engineers, [and] construction companies" are not going to say "no" to shit, and if they do there will be some snake right behind them to say yes. sadly, despairingly congress is likely our best chance
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He doesn’t have the right.
He doesn’t have the authority.
It’s a presidential memorial!
He doesn’t have the authority.
It’s a presidential memorial!
Q: Do you plan on tearing the Kennedy Center down and how much will all of the renovations cost?
TRUMP: Probably around $200 million. I'm not ripping it down. I'll be using the steel. So we're using the structure. We're using some of the marble.
TRUMP: Probably around $200 million. I'm not ripping it down. I'll be using the steel. So we're using the structure. We're using some of the marble.
February 2, 2026 at 11:52 PM
He doesn’t have the right.
He doesn’t have the authority.
It’s a presidential memorial!
He doesn’t have the authority.
It’s a presidential memorial!
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Yep. And... He wants to put in marble armrests!
people.com/trump-shows-...
people.com/trump-shows-...
Trump Shows Off Potential Marble Armrests for Renamed Kennedy Center: 'Unlike Anything Ever Seen or Done Before'
President Donald Trump is sharing details about the upcoming renovations at the newly-renamed Trump Kennedy Center. The president’s name was added to signage on the Kennedy Center’s exterior on Dec. 1...
people.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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this fuckin jabroni is going to put marble armrests in a concert hall isn't he
Q: Do you plan on tearing the Kennedy Center down and how much will all of the renovations cost?
TRUMP: Probably around $200 million. I'm not ripping it down. I'll be using the steel. So we're using the structure. We're using some of the marble.
TRUMP: Probably around $200 million. I'm not ripping it down. I'll be using the steel. So we're using the structure. We're using some of the marble.
February 3, 2026 at 12:02 AM
this fuckin jabroni is going to put marble armrests in a concert hall isn't he
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intermountain bus depot, horizontal view, 1st avenue s. & 4th street, great falls, montana, 1987
February 2, 2026 at 11:36 PM
intermountain bus depot, horizontal view, 1st avenue s. & 4th street, great falls, montana, 1987
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LESPI is very pleased to sponsor an in-person illustrated book talk Feb 19 on the history of The Bowery, presented by author David Mulkins & based on, "Images of America: The Bowery". For more info & to register for this event at P&T Knitwear bookstore, see: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E...
February 2, 2026 at 11:39 PM
LESPI is very pleased to sponsor an in-person illustrated book talk Feb 19 on the history of The Bowery, presented by author David Mulkins & based on, "Images of America: The Bowery". For more info & to register for this event at P&T Knitwear bookstore, see: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E...
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Oh my god this man might actually fix the Flushing Meadows Park State Pavilion
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Oh my god this man might actually fix the Flushing Meadows Park State Pavilion
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The Mamdani admin is using preservation, public access, and cultural heritage to build the foundation of social democracy - straight out of the municipal socialism playbook of the 1910s! Pride in and access to civic structures encourages public trust and support for civic systems and govt action.
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 8:39 PM
The Mamdani admin is using preservation, public access, and cultural heritage to build the foundation of social democracy - straight out of the municipal socialism playbook of the 1910s! Pride in and access to civic structures encourages public trust and support for civic systems and govt action.
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“This building belongs to the people of this city.”
Maybe the thing I like most about Mamdani is his knack for effortlessly communicating the true nature of the social contract without melodrama or pretense.
Yes, it’s a public building. You pay for it. That means it’s yours. Come take a look.
Maybe the thing I like most about Mamdani is his knack for effortlessly communicating the true nature of the social contract without melodrama or pretense.
Yes, it’s a public building. You pay for it. That means it’s yours. Come take a look.
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM
“This building belongs to the people of this city.”
Maybe the thing I like most about Mamdani is his knack for effortlessly communicating the true nature of the social contract without melodrama or pretense.
Yes, it’s a public building. You pay for it. That means it’s yours. Come take a look.
Maybe the thing I like most about Mamdani is his knack for effortlessly communicating the true nature of the social contract without melodrama or pretense.
Yes, it’s a public building. You pay for it. That means it’s yours. Come take a look.
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Embracing urban exploration to enhance civic pride. I approve.
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Embracing urban exploration to enhance civic pride. I approve.
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"He can't keep getting away with *this!" ~ Democratic Party,
*repeatedly doing the job that people elected him to do.
*repeatedly doing the job that people elected him to do.
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 9:19 PM
"He can't keep getting away with *this!" ~ Democratic Party,
*repeatedly doing the job that people elected him to do.
*repeatedly doing the job that people elected him to do.
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Maybe the first politician that loves doing the job and not just the power the job gives them.
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Maybe the first politician that loves doing the job and not just the power the job gives them.
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imagine, politics about loving something rather than hating something
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 9:19 PM
imagine, politics about loving something rather than hating something
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This is such a minor thing but it really speaks to how this man cares about those of us who live here on basically every level.
There are already great places to see the city from on high, but most of those are paid experiences- having one for free is such a simple, wonderful action.
There are already great places to see the city from on high, but most of those are paid experiences- having one for free is such a simple, wonderful action.
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM
This is such a minor thing but it really speaks to how this man cares about those of us who live here on basically every level.
There are already great places to see the city from on high, but most of those are paid experiences- having one for free is such a simple, wonderful action.
There are already great places to see the city from on high, but most of those are paid experiences- having one for free is such a simple, wonderful action.
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Socialism is so scary, folks.
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Socialism is so scary, folks.
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All the comments on this post are like, “So public officials can cheerfully do nice things on behalf of citizens?” Partly a matter of good messaging, but also a sad note on how cynical national politics and agitprop have made us.
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
All the comments on this post are like, “So public officials can cheerfully do nice things on behalf of citizens?” Partly a matter of good messaging, but also a sad note on how cynical national politics and agitprop have made us.
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So stark in the face of the Kennedy Center closure
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM
So stark in the face of the Kennedy Center closure
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So this is awesome but what makes it more awesome is people are sharing their beloved civic buildings from their home cities in the comments.
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 9:41 PM
So this is awesome but what makes it more awesome is people are sharing their beloved civic buildings from their home cities in the comments.
It's so refreshing for New Yorkers to have a mayor who truly loves our town.
His enthusiasm is palpable and contagious. ❤️
His enthusiasm is palpable and contagious. ❤️
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 11:12 PM
It's so refreshing for New Yorkers to have a mayor who truly loves our town.
His enthusiasm is palpable and contagious. ❤️
His enthusiasm is palpable and contagious. ❤️
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Good!
The other big NY offshore wind project can now restart as judge order Trump to back off.
Critical for NY electricity to be less expensive and for job creation, pollution reductions!
The other big NY offshore wind project can now restart as judge order Trump to back off.
Critical for NY electricity to be less expensive and for job creation, pollution reductions!
NYTimes: Judge Hands Trump a Fifth Loss in His Effort to Halt Offshore Wind Projects - www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/c...
Judge Hands Trump a Fifth Loss in His Effort to Halt Offshore Wind Projects
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Good!
The other big NY offshore wind project can now restart as judge order Trump to back off.
Critical for NY electricity to be less expensive and for job creation, pollution reductions!
The other big NY offshore wind project can now restart as judge order Trump to back off.
Critical for NY electricity to be less expensive and for job creation, pollution reductions!
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the affected hospitals have spent more than ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS on “short-term staffing” aka scab travel nurses.
Yes Kathy is doing this in an election year and she has a primary challenger, @delgadoforny.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/n...
Yes Kathy is doing this in an election year and she has a primary challenger, @delgadoforny.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/n...
In midtown, striking nurses are marching on Kathy Hochul’s office, calling out an emergency order she signed allowing traveling nurses to work in NY during the strike.
They say that move has prolonged the strike and is a handout to the hospital system.
They say that move has prolonged the strike and is a handout to the hospital system.
February 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM
the affected hospitals have spent more than ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS on “short-term staffing” aka scab travel nurses.
Yes Kathy is doing this in an election year and she has a primary challenger, @delgadoforny.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/n...
Yes Kathy is doing this in an election year and she has a primary challenger, @delgadoforny.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/n...
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BREAKING Star Tribune:
Eight additional federal prosecutors are in the process of leaving the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
The departures follow the mass exit of six veteran prosecutors who left the office last month.
Eight additional federal prosecutors are in the process of leaving the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
The departures follow the mass exit of six veteran prosecutors who left the office last month.
The latest: Eight more federal prosecutors set to leave the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office
The recent wave of departures follows the mass exodus of six veteran prosecutors last month who quit in protest of recent directives from the U.S. Department of Justice.
www.startribune.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM
BREAKING Star Tribune:
Eight additional federal prosecutors are in the process of leaving the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
The departures follow the mass exit of six veteran prosecutors who left the office last month.
Eight additional federal prosecutors are in the process of leaving the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
The departures follow the mass exit of six veteran prosecutors who left the office last month.