Neither more nor less

75 or so persons took to the stepped rude masonry seating at La Plaza Cultural to watch the Palin / Biden vice-presidential debate Thursday night .

There wasn't much excitement generated by the debaters and the popcorn supply disappeared too early . Some , though , did seem to be entertained at times , noticeably laughing at some of the debater's comments , usually those of Ms. Palin's .

Two thirds of the way through the debate , not too distant from the screen and assembled audience , red flashing lights were seen and sirens heard . Most present just ignored the excitement while continuing to watch and listen to the debaters . The activity of the several FDNY units seemed to be concentrated on the entrance of the restaurant at the corner of avenue C and 9th street . FDNY did not remain long at the scene and we do not know whether or not there was an actual fire .