Inquiring Photographer

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Hochul’s Plans to Curb Misinformation on Abortion

By DAVID GREENE
  This week, we asked readers for their thoughts on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plans to curb misinformation on abortion, as announced on Sept. 13.   “You know if women want to have that, they have the right to do that. I don’t agree with certain things, but I can’t comment on that really, you know what I’m saying? They should have the right to do it, but babies need to be born. Republicans always cry they’re pro-life when it comes to abortion, but it never comes up when you’re talking about gun control. Everybody has an opinion, but when babies


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on New Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the new charging stations currently being installed in public areas around the City, including in Norwood, for electric vehicles (EVs).   “My feeling is, basically, that it helps out the community, you know? It gets everybody into electric vehicles that are better than gas. It’s better for the environment. We all need to step up. I don’t drive, but I see a lot of these electric scooters, which I think are a bad idea. They are very hazardous, yeah. Can you charge a scooter on those things? I think it brings a brilliant


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UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on MTA Extending Cash Transaction Elimination at Subway Booths

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their thoughts on reports that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) may extend the elimination of cash transactions at subway booths, a policy first brought in March 2020 to halt the spread of the coronavirus.   “I don’t think it’s a good idea because a lot of people don’t have the means to acquire a bank card or debit card or credit cards to pay for the subway. How would ending cash transactions make the subway safer? Everyone that has to go somewhere will use the subway, so what would make it safer? I don’t understand how that would


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Expansion of Citi Bike in Bedford Park

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the new Citi Bike stations that have recently popped up across the borough, and are heavily concentrated in Bedford Park.   “I actually came out of the building, and it just appeared there last week. That’s when I noticed it. I’m actually looking forward to using them, and I was just saying to my friend that I think it’s a great use of the space. I do think if you’re going to use these bikes, you definitely should have all the safety gear that you should wear when you’re biking.” Monique Robinson, Bedford Park  


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on President Joe Biden’s First 100 Days in Office

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers for their thoughts on President Joe Biden’s job performance after 100 days in office.   “Well, my expectations were pretty low because I’m old enough to remember Biden through the decades and I’m pleasantly surprised, not because I think he’s had a change of heart, but because conditions have become dire. I think the Trump interregnum was a real wake-up call for – let’s call it – the establishment, our governing pooh-bahs. They realized that they actually have to try and do something while at the same time serving their money-bag overlords. That’s their priority, not


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UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the George Floyd Murder Trial Verdict

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the verdict in the George Floyd murder trial, and if they feel the verdict could be a turning point in police/community relations.   “I don’t think it’s right. The government has to be more careful now, because what they did to George [Floyd] was not right, because there was discrimination. I think we’re all equal, everyone, White and Black and Spanish, all around the country, so I think the police officers have to care a little bit more about what’s going on, and do what they’re supposed to do. The verdict will help,


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Moving the Major League Baseball All-Star Game from Georgia

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the legal changes that affect voting in Georgia, and the decision by Major League Baseball to move the All-Star Game from that state.   “If you’re voting, which is a right given by this country, to be able to vote for whatever elected official you like, I don’t think that there should be any law implemented to stop it, not to just stop people from voting. Basically, that’s what they’re doing, because if you’re there for eight, nine or ten hours or however long it is, you’re not allowed to receive water? That’s


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Recent District 11 and District 15 Special Elections

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers for their thoughts on the recent District 11 and District 15 City Council special elections which took place on March 23, and the use of the new Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) system.   “I didn’t know about the special election and now, it’s too late. I wish I would have known because I would have voted in this City Council race. I just thank God that the coronavirus in New York is getting better. I heard about Ranked Choice Voting and I think it’s better to have more choices today.” Delphine Sanders, Norwood   “Ranked


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the COVID-19 Pandemic One Year On

By DAVID GREENE
  This week, we asked readers their thoughts on life one year on from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.   “I just want this [expletive] to be over with, I just want to go back to school. I just want everything to go back to normal. No, I didn’t think it was that serious when this first started. I thought it would [have been] over by now and it hasn’t – that’s how serious it was, and how many people have died.” Aameenah Islam West Farms   “I just came out of the nursing home, and I was with


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