Arrr, 'The Vessel' be settin' sail once more after 3 years o' troubles with landlubbers walkin' the plank!
2024-04-12
Arrr, me hearties! The mighty Vessel, a grand structure at Hudson Yards, be settin' sail again with added safety measures. Seems some scallywags be thinkin' it be a jumpin' off point, but fear not, the Vessel be ready to weather any storm!
Arrr mateys! The mighty Vessel, a grand sculpture that once drew throngs of landlubbers to the Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s west side, be settin' to reopen this year after a dark cloud o' tragedies forced its closure in 2021. The towering honeycomb-like attraction be gettin' new steel mesh barriers on its twisty stairways and platforms, keepin' the top level off limits to all.The Vessel, crafted by Thomas Heatherwick in Venice and unveiled in 2019, bein' a shiny jewel in the Hudson Yards crown before the cursed string o' suicides led to its closure. But fear not, ye hearties, for the Vessel be workin' on its safety features, includin' suicide prevention signs and a ban on solo treks up the steps.Despite the delays in implementin' these changes, the new steel mesh barriers bein' hailed as a step in the right direction by Manhattan officials and the local community board. The upgrades may have come too late for some, but they be crucial for ensurin' the safety of all who dare to climb the Vessel once more.