U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, a former Taliban prisoner in Afghanistan, was formally charged on Wednesday with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of the most serious count, the Army […]
Shortly before leaving Israel for his trip to the United States, Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu said “Today, on the eve of the Fast of Esther, I’m embarking on a historic mission. I feel like the emissary of all the people […]
The search is on for a Brooklyn resident who disappeared from his home and into the freezing temperatures on February 17th. Brian Gewirtz was last seen by his parents, Kathleen and Steven Gewirtz, on the couch of their Marine Park […]
Yesterday the leader of the Independent Democratic Conference, Senator Jeff Klein, announced a plan calling for a complete ban on non-legislative income. As part of an ethnics plan, the proposed ban would not allow any state lawmaker to earn outside […]
U.S. Congressman José E. Serrano, a longtime advocate of ending the embargo against Cuba, released the following statement today in response to the publication of regulatory amendments that implement the easing in travel, remittances, trade, and banking sanctions on Cuba […]
After introducing several bills dealing with animal welfare, Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal is working on a bill that would ban the declawing of cats in New York State. While not yet introduced in the state Senate, Rosenthal’s ban would be paramount […]
It is with a sad heart that I have learned that Former Governor Mario Cuomo has passed away. His passing comes on the same day that his son, Andrew Cuomo, was sworn in for his second term as governor of […]
Our judicial system is broken, and does not represent all, equally. That is apparent to me as we have seen the events, not only of late, but for many years. There are a few questions that I have been asking myself. The questions […]
Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky There’s actually some deep thinking going on as 2016 presidential hopefuls configure their campaigns and their positions. The lesson of 2014 is there to be learned: It’s The Economy, Stupid. Some will learn the lesson. […]
A Staten Island grand jury has decided against an indictment of NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Eric Garner. The grand jury considered various chargers against Officer Pantaleo including: reckless endangerment, criminally negligent homicide, and manslaughter. After spending […]
Yesterday morning, as I was on the subway going to Manhattan, there were two young men of color sitting next to me. Both were around the same age as Michael Brown. I wondered if they would still be alive if they […]
I personally applaud the Executive Order on immigration issued by President Obama. This action is way overdue. Let us keep in mind that the US Senate had passed legislation on a path to citizenship. It was not voted on in […]
Wherever we live in this great nation, wherever we visit or just view from afar we see the faces of those who came before us. We are a nation of immigrants from all over this sphere we call Earth. My […]
This past Tuesday, Partnerships for Parks held a certificate ceremony for their Academy Fellowship Mentoring Program. The program connects different individuals interested in starting park-related projects and groups with those who are more experienced in this field. “I love being […]
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Rivers, and her 13 year old grandson, Cooper. Foul-mouthed, raspy, self-depreciating, and outrageous, Joan Rivers was unafraid to joke about any subject. “Every joke I make, no matter how tasteless, is there to […]
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