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Congressman Eliot Engel: Republicans Playing Games with Our Security
In a strongly worded statement Congressman Eliot Engel, Ranking Member of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs, has denounced the Republican majority in the House of Representatives for trying to keep the Homeland Security Appropriations Act hostage in order to […]
Hart Island: Defaming the Dead
Over 1,000,000 human beings are buried without dignity on Hart Island. Yes, 1,000,000. That includes stillborn infants, children who have died of AIDS, veterans, the indigent, the homeless, and unidentified people who died at hospitals and nursing homes. Also, individuals […]
Free Range Kids – Crossing Guard Ordered to Not “High Five” Students
Post by Contributor Lenore Skenazy Canadian school crossing guards who high-five students have been ordered to stop this obviously super-dangerous practice. According to GlobalNews: Kevin Jones, Peterborough’s manager of transportation, said the city is standing by its policy that bans any […]
Congressman Eliot Engel Statement on Paris Terrorist Attacks
Congressman Eliot Engel issued a strong statement condemning the attack on Charlie Hebdo, expressing his support for Charlie Hebdo and all publications regardless of their poltical views to publish their cartoons, editorials, columns and news analysis. WASHINGTON, DC—Representative Eliot L. Engel, […]
Je Suis Charlie
It is incumbent on each if us to speak out against terrorism and its goals wherever it occurs. The murderous attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hedo was not just strike at a French magazine or at France. It tried […]
Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 5 – Small Business & Taxes
Tax planning could be a challenge for businesses this year. As of this writing, several valuable tax breaks that expired Dec. 31, 2013, have not been revived by Congress. In addition, some significant tax-related changes under the ACA require attention. […]
What Hillary Needs to Learn From Mario
Post by Columnist Richard Brodsky The history of the Clinton/Cuomo relationship is well known, but worth considering. The “what-ifs” are legion and fascinating. What If Mario had run in ’84, ’88 or ’92? What If Mario had accepted the Clinton […]
Justice for Fabian Cruz: The Judicial & Legislative System Must Act
Once again the NYC Corrections Department has failed to protect an inmate with mental issues from death. Staff at Rikers failed to follow procedure and ignored the urgent request from a psychiatrist that Fabian Cruz was in need of immediate […]
This Week’s BronxTalk – Councilman Ritchie Torres
“Tonight’s BronxTalk will feature freshman Councilman Ritchie Torres, the council’s youngest member and the chair of the Public Housing committee. We’ll talk about the NYPD, a host of housing and public housing issues, and much more.” Hosted by Gary Axelbank, […]
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