Josyann Abisaab Found this article while perusing nymag.com ... Mister Softee ice cream trucks are a staple on every street corner of Manhattan. Last summer I indulged a few times as it was right across the street from my dorm (at the South Street Seaport). This year I have not had the urge.Every time I see one now I'm going to think of this article: http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/08/there was no playground in sig.html