Train Jones Beach concert, working at the office
An undated photo of the band Train in San Francisco. Credit: Getty Images for Capitol Concerts/Kimberly White
Concert decision creates a storm
I disagree with those criticizing Live Nation for allowing Train to perform at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater [“Show goes on amid storm,” Long Island, July 20].
I attended the concert, and Live Nation adjusted the start times and length of performance for Matt Nathanson, Barenaked Ladies, and Train. The only downpour was at the end of Barenaked Ladies’ set.
There was no rain, thunder, or lightning during Train’s performance. Lead vocalist Pat Monahan even apologized that he was told he could perform for only 90 minutes, not his usual 120.
So, Train started around 8:50 p.m., finished about 10:20 p.m., and it started raining around 10:35. By then, I was already in my car heading home. Was I disappointed that I saw Train in a shortened program? Yes, but I would have been more disappointed had the event been canceled.
— Neil Kirby, Oceanside
If Live Nation, manager of the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, had any concern for the safety of the public, outdoor shows would always be canceled or postponed early when stormy weather is predicted.
Other venues have the good sense to do that. Who can enjoy a show when pummeled by rain and drenched to the bone?
Perhaps the decision-makers at Live Nation should experience these horrendous, dangerous conditions while attending an outdoor performance.
— Janet Farber, Jericho
In praise of desks, not living rooms
I commuted to office jobs, primarily in Manhattan, from 1975 until the late 1990s, when I began working from home. In 2010, I was assigned to work in Brooklyn.
I then understood how fulfilling it was to again interact in person every day “These young workers prefer in-office jobs,” LI Business, July 20].
The work experience is overwhelmingly better — and healthier — in person. It’s not only about getting the work done; it’s about casual friendships and shared experiences.
Oh, about the dreaded Long Island Rail Road commute. There, too, I made friends. Those who work in an office will have so much more to look back on when their career is over.
— John Stone, Wantagh
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