New York is home to plenty of bizarre facts, events, people ... and laws! With everything going on in the world today, we thought it’d be fun to revisit these forgotten proposed or actual laws and see how they hold up to modern times. Flirting openly (while drunk or rude) can get you a $25 fine. In the early 1900s, a strong anti-flirting movement (which continued up until the 1920s) led state assemblyman Francis G. Landon of Dutchess to introduce a bill in 1902 to criminalize people who drank too much or displayed “offensive or disorderly act(s) or language” while flirting with people in public places. It’s illegal to throw a ball at someone’s head for fun. This law was meant to protect people who worked in carnivals, and it also includes provisions against throwing knives at people or forcing someone to dance or ride a bike for eight hours straight. Congregating in public with two or more people while wearing masks (or anything to cover their face or disguise their identity) is illegal. In 1845, farmers dressed up as Native Americans and obscured their faces before attacking policemen. This led to the creation of a law to prevent people from obscuring their identities in gatherings. Legal exceptions are made for Halloween, masquerades, and, just this year, the pandemic. NEW YORK’S MOST BIZARRE LAWS Including One About Masks!
Lastly, just in case any of you are thinking about it, it’s illegal to put on a puppet show through your window or any open space in the house in New York City. You can get up to a $25 fine and 30 days in jail! From everyone at Friedman & Simon, we hope you have a wonderful, law-abiding August.
Peach and Arugula Pasta Salad
SUDOKU
Inspired by AmbitiousKitchen.com
Ingredients
• 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced • 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 cup corn • 6 cups arugula, packed
• 1/2 tsp sea salt • Pepper, to taste • 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese • 2 large fresh peaches, diced or sliced
Directions
1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta for approximately 9 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta and place in a separate bowl. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta and toss with the feta cheese. 3. Add peaches, red onions, tomatoes, corn, and arugula to the pasta mixture. Lightly toss to mix well. Add more olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
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