[Community Thread] Welcome To New York! - Intros Here Too

[CJackson]

Tourists are great, but I hate it when Americans (or any out of towners for that matter) buy property and use the homes as vacation homes two weeks out of the year. It's a real problem here because it leaves the homes empty the rest of the year without having somebody living there to support the local economy. It also drives up the house prices for the local people who are being priced out of their own homes when there really isn't an actual real estate market (or at least demand). That being said I LOVE it when people from anywhere move here permanently. Our rural areas are screaming for people to move back, so if you're from the US and want somewhere to retire for most of the year it's a pretty beautiful and cheap place to do it.

Thanks for the pictures.

I spent three summers on Cape Breton Island as a kid and it was spectacular. The shoreline there had stretches where every mile it was a completely different form of beach geology. There were the rock crags that created coves you could swim in, beaches full of round stones from golf ball to softball size, pure sand beaches you could walk out into the water for half a mile and amazing sandstone cliffs that folded directly into the sea and you could swim from one stone toadstool to another like a chessboard.

The two places I will probably consider to move to are Nova Scotia or New Zealand. I like my nature bold and wild and mountains that rise out of the sea.

One of the coolest things about Nova Scotia is the natural diversity. We have the mountainous seaside in Cape Breton, the rocky wild ocean front on the southern end of the province with the small fishing villages, the thousands of acres of untouched wildlife reserve, and then the Annapolis valley full of rich farmland. I often stop and really absorb the beauty of the place.

It is diverse. And its clean.

Global warming is going to push people into your area within a few years. Parts of Canada and areas like Scandinavia will get a big boost in their agricultural capacity as the growing seasons lengthen. In terms of long-term viability, your region has some of the most upside environmentally .

[KrankenWagner]

Hey there!
Another lurker here, although I've been lurking only since last November. Started to follow the Knicks only because of Porzingis and because of him I had a lot of nights with not enough sleep (I live in Latvia). Anyway, I'm prepared for another year of staying up late and then regretting it in the morning, especially if the team plays terribly. But that's just my luck, I did not see most of KP's best games live because I had to get up early in the morning (against Charlotte on 17th November, both games against Chicago late in the season, the one against Dirk as well).
Whatever the case, let's go NY!

[BKlutch]

Hey there!
Another lurker here, although I've been lurking only since last November. Started to follow the Knicks only because of Porzingis and because of him I had a lot of nights with not enough sleep (I live in Latvia). Anyway, I'm prepared for another year of staying up late and then regretting it in the morning, especially if the team plays terribly. But that's just my luck, I did not see most of KP's best games live because I had to get up early in the morning (against Charlotte on 17th November, both games against Chicago late in the season, the one against Dirk as well).
Whatever the case, let's go NY!

Normally we tell ballboys to STFU and GTFO, but I'll make an exception because you live in the land of Porzingis and have been following the Knicks for so long.

Some of us also stayed up late watching him, and I'm sure New Yorkers love him as much as Latvians do. He's a very exciting and special player to us, but he also seems to be a great and refreshing personality. He's really given hope to an entire city of basketball fans, so if you have any more like him hidden back home, please feel free to share them with us.

[KrankenWagner]

Hey there!
Another lurker here, although I've been lurking only since last November. Started to follow the Knicks only because of Porzingis and because of him I had a lot of nights with not enough sleep (I live in Latvia). Anyway, I'm prepared for another year of staying up late and then regretting it in the morning, especially if the team plays terribly. But that's just my luck, I did not see most of KP's best games live because I had to get up early in the morning (against Charlotte on 17th November, both games against Chicago late in the season, the one against Dirk as well).
Whatever the case, let's go NY!

Normally we tell ballboys to STFU and GTFO, but I'll make an exception because you live in the land of Porzingis and have been following the Knicks for so long.

Some of us also stayed up late watching him, and I'm sure New Yorkers love him as much as Latvians do. He's a very exciting and special player to us, but he also seems to be a great and refreshing personality. He's really given hope to an entire city of basketball fans, so if you have any more like him hidden back home, please feel free to share them with us.

As a matter of fact, many people haven't gotten over the fact that Porzingis told TMZ "..no one wants to go to ******* Latvia" although that has died down a little. Something that people can't cope with right now is the fact that he said no to playing for team Latvia in the Olympic qualification.

However, most of them are just haters that will always find a way to hate on somebody and those that follow sports more actively understand that Porzingis needed this summer to work on his body.

[BKlutch]

Hey there!
Another lurker here, although I've been lurking only since last November. Started to follow the Knicks only because of Porzingis and because of him I had a lot of nights with not enough sleep (I live in Latvia). Anyway, I'm prepared for another year of staying up late and then regretting it in the morning, especially if the team plays terribly. But that's just my luck, I did not see most of KP's best games live because I had to get up early in the morning (against Charlotte on 17th November, both games against Chicago late in the season, the one against Dirk as well).
Whatever the case, let's go NY!

Normally we tell ballboys to STFU and GTFO, but I'll make an exception because you live in the land of Porzingis and have been following the Knicks for so long.

Some of us also stayed up late watching him, and I'm sure New Yorkers love him as much as Latvians do. He's a very exciting and special player to us, but he also seems to be a great and refreshing personality. He's really given hope to an entire city of basketball fans, so if you have any more like him hidden back home, please feel free to share them with us.

As a matter of fact, many people haven't gotten over the fact that Porzingis told TMZ "..no one wants to go to ******* Latvia" although that has died down a little. Something that people can't cope with right now is the fact that he said no to playing for team Latvia in the Olympic qualification.

However, most of them are just haters that will always find a way to hate on somebody and those that follow sports more actively understand that Porzingis needed this summer to work on his body.

We can understand that his career is very important. Even with him on the team, Latvia wouldn't have contended for the gold this year. I was impressed by how many countries feature NBA players on their national teams in the Olympics. Australia and Serbia both played very well against the US. I kept wishing for KP to be on OUR team. haha

[KrankenWagner]

Normally we tell ballboys to STFU and GTFO, but I'll make an exception because you live in the land of Porzingis and have been following the Knicks for so long.

Some of us also stayed up late watching him, and I'm sure New Yorkers love him as much as Latvians do. He's a very exciting and special player to us, but he also seems to be a great and refreshing personality. He's really given hope to an entire city of basketball fans, so if you have any more like him hidden back home, please feel free to share them with us.

As a matter of fact, many people haven't gotten over the fact that Porzingis told TMZ "..no one wants to go to ******* Latvia" although that has died down a little. Something that people can't cope with right now is the fact that he said no to playing for team Latvia in the Olympic qualification.

However, most of them are just haters that will always find a way to hate on somebody and those that follow sports more actively understand that Porzingis needed this summer to work on his body.

We can understand that his career is very important. Even with him on the team, Latvia wouldn't have contended for the gold this year. I was impressed by how many countries feature NBA players on their national teams in the Olympics. Australia and Serbia both played very well against the US. I kept wishing for KP to be on OUR team. haha

Of course, just getting in the Olympics would have been an accomplishment for Latvia although they ruined they own chances against Puerto Rico by shooting horribly from 3.

Anyway, I'm excited for the new season also because this might be the first year in history when there are more Latvians in the NBA than there are in the NHL (with Bertans joining the Spurs and maybe only Girgensons getting a new contract to play in the NHL).

[BKlutch]

As a matter of fact, many people haven't gotten over the fact that Porzingis told TMZ "..no one wants to go to ******* Latvia" although that has died down a little. Something that people can't cope with right now is the fact that he said no to playing for team Latvia in the Olympic qualification.

However, most of them are just haters that will always find a way to hate on somebody and those that follow sports more actively understand that Porzingis needed this summer to work on his body.

We can understand that his career is very important. Even with him on the team, Latvia wouldn't have contended for the gold this year. I was impressed by how many countries feature NBA players on their national teams in the Olympics. Australia and Serbia both played very well against the US. I kept wishing for KP to be on OUR team. haha

Of course, just getting in the Olympics would have been an accomplishment for Latvia although they ruined they own chances against Puerto Rico by shooting horribly from 3.

Anyway, I'm excited for the new season also because this might be the first year in history when there are more Latvians in the NBA than there are in the NHL (with Bretons joining the Spurs and maybe only Girgensons getting a new contract to play in the NHL).

This is an exciting year. I can imagine a time when we have so many international NBA players that the Olympics are much more of a fair contest. I'm so glad to see the high level of play from our European stars - as you probably know, our last Euro draft picks were really bad, or worse than bad. Knicks fans have never gotten over Frederic Weiss -- the French player who never showed up to play.

[br7knicks]

big halestorm fan here. heard this artist as i left my girl's place last night. have never heard of her. anyone know anything? this the raspy version of lorde?

Watch on YouTube

[ccvle]

Is this for any off topic question?

Does anyone know how much more is car insurance with a lease car vs a buy?

I'm looking to lease a Subaru forester 2017 base or the premium models (24 to 27k-ish). I'm 32 year old male, living in queens, with no prior insurance history (have my license for like 10 years).

[BKlutch]

Is this for any off topic question?

Does anyone know how much more is car insurance with a lease car vs a buy?

I'm looking to lease a Subaru forester 2017 base or the premium models (24 to 27k-ish). I'm 32 year old male, living in queens, with no prior insurance history (have my license for like 10 years).

I don't believe that insurance companies charge more for leasing, but leasing companies will often require a higher level of coverage for the car, to protect themselves in case the car is damaged. The amount of miles you drive and the type of driving will affect insurance for leasing and buying.

You will have to find out which make and model car you're looking for, find out what is required in terms of insurance coverage, and then contact some insurance companies to get quotes.

While there's less of a cash outlay for leasing, a car you finance to own has value at the end, usually making it cheaper to buy instead of lease. Also, you won't have to worry if you drive too many miles for the lease you have.

[mrcalzone]

I watched First Take the other day and saw Molly Qerim. For some reason I just imagine that her vagina would taste like some wild strawberries picked on the first day of spring. Got damn

[CJackson]

I watched First Take the other day and saw Molly Qerim. For some reason I just imagine that her vagina would taste like some wild strawberries picked on the first day of spring. Got damn

Watch on YouTube

[mrcalzone]

I watched First Take the other day and saw Molly Qerim. For some reason I just imagine that her vagina would taste like some wild strawberries picked on the first day of spring. Got damn

Watch on YouTube

[Houston99]

Have any people on this board have ever worked for the Knicks before? Me and everyone on this board would love to work for the Knicks for any position.

[King of Canada]

You can buy shares in cable vision and be an owner!

[CJackson]

You can buy shares in cable vision and be an owner!

or buy beers at the games and do your part as a urinal tester

[Sark]

During the interview you have to name 5 songs from JD and the Straight Shots.

[malik959]

You also have to be able to recite at lease one whole song from the Beasty Boyz

[el13adnino]

in the hiring process, i was asked to name every single player of the knicks championship team and failed

[CJackson]

During the interview you have to name 5 songs from JD and the Straight Shots.

Does it feel strange to be the only one who would nail that question?