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Subscribe to RSSMost Americans by now have seen the view from the camera on the Top of the Rock -- the beautiful view from the top of our building. But this afternoon, on that very same camera, we watched a terrible drama via in-house video: a young man who had climbed over the protective glass and was seated on the edge of the building threatening to go over the side. He wore an American flag kerchief -- he was dressed in a shirt and tie, jeans and sneakers. The most amazing thing about it -- and I'll admit it was equal parts hard to watch and difficult to turn away from -- was the NYPD Emergency Services Unit. The negotiators -- the specialists who are called in (and in this case tethered to the building, but not always) to talk people down and capture them. When they get involved, most of these situations end safely, and thankfully so did this one. It was sad, it was harrowing and it was impressive to see New York's Finest doing their finest effort. Our building is still surrounded by equipment, and the famous plaza was shut down at the height of the drama, with people looking up from the sidewalks. It was an emotional diversion from the news that still dominates: markets, riots, loss of life. It's proving to be an eventful summer of 2011. We hope you can join us tonight.
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I hope no one hollered for him to jump. I hate those kinds of people.
Good Evening Mr.Williams, A fine broadcast this evening as always. Sounds like a harrowing day at 30 Rockfeller Center today. It is good it ended safely and the NYPD Emergency Services did an excellent job in making sure this incident ended safely.
First of all the report by Maria Bartiromo from the New York Stock Exchange which had another volatile day with stock going up and down sharply finally ending 520pts down that takes away the up day yesterday of almost 430pts. European markets are having a big effect on the US market with so many European coutries facing default. Also, interest rates remaining low does not help accounts which leaves consumers wondering where is a safe place to put their money. One hopes things will take a turn for the better, but in the meantime it is tough for the whole global economy.
Richard's report from Kabul told of the US airstrikes that tracked down the militants responsible for shooting down the chinook helicopter carrying the US Navy Seals and other US Troops. So tragic the informing by the US military to the families of the loss of their loved ones. Just heartbreaking for all the families. Ones thoughts and prayers go out to all of them.
The report by Mr.Fletcher from England told of how the violence has been spreading to many other cities througout Britain. So tragic the loss of two brothers and a friend in the violence. With all the police presence and the citizens trying to keep their neighborhoods safe one hopes things will calm.
Heartbreaking and moving to hear from the 10yr old boy of the US pilot of the chinook helicopter that was shot down. Seeing the picture of the father with his fellow soldiers was heartwreching since the little boy really wanted everyone to know about his brave father. So very touching. It is wonderful there is a scholarship fund for the boy.
The "Making A Difference" segment by Mr.Mott from Joplin showed how families are struggling to make sure they have enough food for their family. So many businesses destroyed and many are out of work it is truly tough for so many people. One hopes more supplies of food and other things can come to the area. The people are resilient and things will get better.
Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Peace to You and to All!
Be Well Everyone!
Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard! Excellent Reporting As Always!
Take Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!
Lisa
To think anyone could be in that much pain to want to take their life really makes you think.
The little young man who wrote about his Dad was heartbreaking and heart warming and his Dad is proud.
Once the Law Makers realize this is 2011 and Economy is Global then maybe things will get better. Most of the men/woman making decision act think we're living in the 30's.
My group is still donating to the Tornado victims and I loved the young lady's comment of look at the future.
have a great evening all
yep, i was in the emergency room twice from two suicide attempts. thank goodness that was all over in 1989, i really think my poor brain went manic to offset those awful depressions. the last one fell on my 33rd, birthday, the beginning of hannukah. the 33rd year is known as the 'christ vibration', since he was 33 when he was crucified. what a mess. i'm so glad my kids survived all of their mother's bizarre years, it really wasn't over until 1996, when i started paintingand not just doing graphics, with my last hospitalization in 1997. i bought the little trailer in 1998 and planting my little trailer lot and working with the earth's soil finally grounded me! i did have a little house that i bought after the divorce and i tried to plant, but the manics just kept me so hyper that i couldn't. i bought a little jewish apple tree with another for pollinating. i bought a little water fountain, a little boy peeing into the bowl but i didn't know about the story about the little boy in sweden who put out a grenade by peeing on it until a couple of years ago. i did have a lost wax method ring that was hand made for me, a ring of 3-petalled flowers, he was a dental technician at ft. huachuca, his wife was swedish, i didn't know the 3-petalled flower was a royal swedish symbol. i'm always the last to know and it's just as well or i would die of fright from what is sometimes around me that i can't see! 'the blind side' must protect me! i gave the ring since it has a large baroque pearl on it that a lebanese jeweler put on it later for me. to my little granddaugher since she is a june birthday and it's her birthstone. last year's tomato cages were made in joplin, i hope i have the energy to plant tomatoes next year! i did have a little house i bought after my divorce and i did buy a little jewish apple tree to plant with another for pollinating, but operation desert storm and all that was going on and my poor little brain was on fire, LOTS of hospitalizations. i finally told them to give me my anti-psychotic ALL of the time, i was getting tired of visiting them in the hospital every 5-6 months!
They want Bert and Ernie to now have a gay wedding. Can't there be any sanity left in the world today? This must have something to do with government run schools.
Is Code Pink still protesting the war?
Brian: I'm glad this tense situation ended successfully. I've been in in the NBC studios, but never at the top of the rock. We have to wonder why some people commit these situations. Obviously, this person was mentally disturbed. I hope the camera doesn't have to show a situation like this again. The NYPD negotiators did a fine job on alleviating what could have been a catastrophy. I'll catch you on tonight's broadcast.
Hi Brian, An excellent evening broadcast alright!! I have tried to follow the evening news to keep up with the world and its happenings. It is really hard to see how many negative things are happening here in the U.S. as well as around the world. I believe it is the nature of the beast... Starting with the economy,jobs,inflation,recession and whatever else is adding to the negative makeup of this whole situation. Some people,especially young people do not really understand what is going on nowadays and it sure is frightening to even try to stay on the positive side under the circumstances. Hopefully, the U.S. our government, at least will be able to learn to manage our affairs in a wiser and more mature way. We all hope so. There are so many things that have gone wrong with the management and handling of our money, at the government level,as well as, state level. For some reason, it seems like everything is sliding downwards and pushing us all into this big funnel and pushing us all down into bankruptcy. Nothing to be cheered up about. Well, have a wonderful weekend. Please keep up the good work you all at NBC. As always, you guys are the best. Thank you!!