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Combating elite Manhattan political ideologies on climate change, the purpose of government, New York state news, and the basic principles of economics.

December 31, 2023

Happy New Year From Manhattan Contrarian

December 31, 2023/ Francis Menton

Thanks to all for reading and commenting in 2023, from the Manhattan Contrarian team of Francis Menton and Jane Menton. We’re pictured below from beautiful Greenwich Village with Jane’s brand new baby number 3, Maeve Felicity (born November 19). All the best for 2024!

Manhattan Contrarian

Combating elite Manhattan political ideologies on climate change, the purpose of government, New York state news, and the basic principles of economics.

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Daughter Jane Menton has become a regular contributor. Watch for her byline. I hope you enjoy her posts.

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Event of interest

The Dessoff Choirs will perform the Brahms Requiem on Saturday, November 2, at 4 PM at Town Hall in Manhattan. The address is 123 West 43rd Street, very near Times Square. Go here (the Town Hall website) for tickets. This is a big performance with full orchestra and big name soloists (Joelle Harvey and Will Liverman), in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Dessoff Choirs. The Manhattan Contrarian is one of the performers! Hope to see many of you there.

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