NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY Assemblymember Charles Lavine 13th A.D.   Judiciary Committee Chair Lavine Announces Details of Hotline for Assembly Investigation of Governor’s Conduct Judiciary Committee Chair Charles D. Lavine today announced the establishment of a hotline for members of the […]

Giacomo Casanova (1725) Although his name is now synonymous with philandering playboys, Casanova was initially a man of the church. Expelled from an Italian seminary for scandalous conduct, he was later denounced as a magician and imprisoned. He escaped and traveled widely before becoming a spy for Venetian inquisitors. His huge autobiography, first published in 12 volumes, paints a vivid picture of 18th-century Europe and established his reputation as a seducer. He spent his last years in what rather tame occupation? More…

It is not violence that best overcomes hate—nor vengeance that most certainly heals injury. Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855)

hummock Definition: (noun) A small natural hill. Synonyms: hillock, knoll, mound Usage: The servant girl took a break from her work in the fields to roll down the hummock, unaware that the lord of the manor was watching. Discuss.