Recent news has been a dark cloud hovering over summer fun for Saranac Thursday party goers. Officials are talking about raising the level of security at The Saranac Thursday parties held weekly at the Saranac Brewery. "They" are talking 
about limiting parking to available parking lots only, hand held video cameras and from what I gather a mobile air unit that can hover 30ft above the crowds to catch and zoom in on any situations that may occur.
Other than my fear of being caught drunk on camera by UPD, or being watched when unaware, I think that some of the actions may help. Emergency vehicles need access to bars if someone is in need or if a fight / riot might break out. The parking thing might end up causing issues though. If the city decides to close Varick Street and allow open containers... That would be fun for all, but I don't see that happening. I see the poeple who park on Varick getting tickets, and over crowded parking lots. For an event that averages 2000 people every Thursday I wonder if there are enough parking spots.
As you know I am a strong supporter of Saranac Thursday and I only hope that the heightened security will not spoil the fun, and it can make the event safer for all to attend.
about limiting parking to available parking lots only, hand held video cameras and from what I gather a mobile air unit that can hover 30ft above the crowds to catch and zoom in on any situations that may occur.Other than my fear of being caught drunk on camera by UPD, or being watched when unaware, I think that some of the actions may help. Emergency vehicles need access to bars if someone is in need or if a fight / riot might break out. The parking thing might end up causing issues though. If the city decides to close Varick Street and allow open containers... That would be fun for all, but I don't see that happening. I see the poeple who park on Varick getting tickets, and over crowded parking lots. For an event that averages 2000 people every Thursday I wonder if there are enough parking spots.
As you know I am a strong supporter of Saranac Thursday and I only hope that the heightened security will not spoil the fun, and it can make the event safer for all to attend.
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