The Sphere by Fritz Koenig is the only sculpture from the World Trade area to survive the 9/11 attacks. Since then it was removed to the Battery Park area of NY where it stands as a memorial. The damages to the sculpture were very visible, and on the day I was visiting there were little birds going in an out of the holes created by the event.
This was where my story began. It was two years ago when the UN General assembly was in session and there were dignitaries from all over the world in attendance. Around the city you would run into many barricades, and sirens provided the background music.
Some friends and I were still finding ways to have fun, after all NYC is an interesting place. We finally ended up in Battery Park and were taking a look at The Sphere when out of the blue on what sounded like a bullhorn we were told to clear the area. We froze in our tracks. What should we do next? I noticed a bench and we all sat down hoping that this would have been enough clearing of the area. What was all the fuss about? For me it was a bit scary.
Several security vehicles passed by, also passing were people who looked like they worked for the secret service. Then another group of people came by and from their appearance I could tell they came from several different countries. What I later found out was that these were dignitaries from the UN on a sightseeing tour. You could say I sat still and speechless for a while because I didn't want to find out the alternative if I didn't.
As much as I sometimes like excitement, that is not a NYC experience I wanted to repeat. So, whenever I hear the UN General session is occurring I know where I won't be found.
Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com and www.jfivehomes.com
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