I Am Rubber You Are Glue, Your Words Bounce Off Me And Stick To You

Hizzoner, proving his diplomatic bona fides, insists that nothing is off the table:

New York City’s mayor says the United Nations building is such a hazard that he’s threatening to suspend school visits unless conditions inside are fixed by early next year, according to a media report.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned that field trips will stop if sprinklers, smoke detectors, exit signs, emergency lighting and other safety features aren’t put in place by January and March of 2008, The Washington Times reported Monday.

The 1950s-era complex is reportedly missing many basic fire protection systems, including smoke detectors and sprinklers on several floors. The Times reported that the U.N. had been flagged for 866 violations, and the mayor estimated that fewer than 20 percent had been taken care of so far.

Location Scout: United Nations.