September 23, 2011 Recession Hits Manhattan Road Department

Cities all across the country are looking for ways to trim their budgets. Manhattan has discovered a unique way to not only fill in pot holes, but beautify the city at the same time.

While driving through the parking lot of the Municipal Court Building, I spied a lovely purple silk poinsettia gently placed in a pot hole. A pot hole, I might add, that I've hit more than once.

Just to be sure I saw what I thought I saw, I turned around and drove back by the lovely flower arrangement.

Sure enough, I saw what I thought I saw.

Here's a close up.





I feel like I should submit this money saving idea and get Manhattan some recognition. A large cash prize for me wouldn't hurt either.