Back from New York trip, catching up

A memorial to John Lennon in New York City’s Central Park, near his former home at The Dakota (Photo by Larry Lannan)

Just returned Saturday afternoon from a whirlwind 3-day trip to New York City, taking in some normal tourist things and two major Broadway shows.  (For more details on the trip, my wife Jane and I recorded a podcast at this link)

While I was away, a few news items of note happened.

First, Samm Quinn of the Indianapolis Business Journal posted a story online June 7th about 14 homes along 116th Street being bought-out for a new development.  These homes a near Maple Street, west of Chatham Tap.

the Hageman Group is behind the proposed development, the details of which have not been revealed.  You can read Samm’s story at this link.

Second, Fox59 reported that a vehicle was stolen Friday afternoon from the Top Golf parking lot in Fishers.  Indy Police day the stolen car was found on the east side of Indianapolis and two arrests were make.  Find more details from Fox59 at this link.

Speaking of Fox59, they plan to have a summer kickoff event at the Fishers Nickel Plate Amphitheater June 21st, 7-10am.  More information at this link.

Last, but certainly not least, my congratulations to the HSE High School baseball squad for defeating Mishawaka and heading to Victory Field for the state championship final game against Columbus East, June 17th, 8:30pm.  Good luck, Royals!!