More on the homeless hawk crisis on the Upper East Side; the removal of a famous hawks' nest has created a chilly holiday spirit:

But these days [resident hawk] Pale Male is a sore subject among the residents of 927 Fifth Avenue. Mr. Cohen said Ms. [Mary Tyler] Moore had not even mentioned the hawk when they had a friendly conversation at a recent party. She said she had been too upset to talk about it. The topic is largely off-limits when residents cross paths, she said. "We are playing the game of the elephant in the middle of the living room."

The real victims here are clearly the residents. Who'll host Bunko night now?
No Fighting The Co-Op Board, Even With Talons [NYT]
Earlier: UES Building Likes Their Hawks Homeless