Articles by: Michael Benjamin

Mayor Praises Rent Guidelines Board Rent Freeze

Landlord organizations contend that de Blasio exercised undue influence over the “independent” RGB.

by · June 28, 2016 · Housing, News

Profile America: First Refinery

America’s first commercial oil refinery was put in operation this month in 1860.

by · June 28, 2016 · Profile America
Vote Today — Congressional Primary

Vote Today — Congressional Primary

Today is the Congressional Primary! Check where there’s a primary in your district here: http://bit.ly/NYCPollLocator U.S. CONGRESS The legislative branch of the United States is a bicameral body composed of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the SENATE, which together form […]

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

NY AG OPENS PRIMARY DAY HOTLINE TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR VOTERS ON TUESDAY

A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN ANNOUNCES ELECTION DAY HOTLINE TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR VOTERS DURING THE JUNE PRIMARY Attorney General’s Hotline Troubleshoots A Range of Election Day Issues NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office has created a […]

by · June 27, 2016 · Election News, Government

Profile America: Credit Where Credit Is Due

In 1934, President Roosevelt signed the Federal Credit Union Act, promoting the nationwide formation of credit unions.

Governor Cuomo Designates Legendary Stonewall Inn as New York State Historic Site

Governor Cuomo Designates Legendary Stonewall Inn as New York State Historic Site

Governor Cuomo Designates Legendary Stonewall Inn as New York State Historic Site State Unveils New York “Open Doors Campaign” to Promote State’s Historic Embrace of Diversity; Ads to Run in New York, North Carolina, Mississippi and Texas  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed […]

by · June 27, 2016 · LGBT Issues, News

Republicans And Trump: A Putsch Won’t Work

The Republican “Establishment” was victimized by a genuine voter revolt.

by · June 26, 2016 · Op Ed, Politics

Profile America: Setting The Bar

On this date 42 years ago was the first purchase of an item to be scanned into a cash register by using the Universal Product Code aka the bar code.

by · June 26, 2016 · Profile America, Technology

Profile America: Living Color

Saturday, June 25th was the anniversary of the first color television broadcast in 1951.

Profile America: A Fluid Situation

Bottled water has surged in popularity in recent decades.

by · June 24, 2016 · Profile America
Democrats In Congress Sit-In to Demand A Vote on Gun Violence

Democrats In Congress Sit-In to Demand A Vote on Gun Violence

Democrats In Congress Sit-In to Demand A Vote on Gun Violence WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman José E. Serrano joined fellow House Democrats’ sit-in on the House Floor to demand that Speaker Ryan and House Republicans allow a vote on bipartisan […]

POP-UP IDNYC ENROLLMENT CENTER LAUNCHES AT SPRING BANK 10AM TODAY

City agencies and Spring Bank will launch IDNYC’s first pop-up enrollment center at a bank, located at 69 E. 167th St (Gerard Av) in the Bronx, on Thursday, June 23 at 10 a.m.

Profile America: Key Invention

On this date in 1868, Christopher Sholes of Milwaukee, Wisconsin received a patent for the first practical typewriter.

by · June 23, 2016 · Profile America, Technology
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ FILLS PANEL FOR EDUCATIONAL POLICY VACANCY

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ FILLS PANEL FOR EDUCATIONAL POLICY VACANCY

BP Diaz appointed Geneal Chacon as the borough’s representative to the Panel for Educational Policy, which holds approval power over the actions of the City Department of Education.

Profile America: Pleasing Squeezing — The Accordion

During June, fans of this neglected musical instrument have been celebrating National Accordion Awareness Month.

by · June 22, 2016 · Profile America