Home of the Brave?

February 6, 2017

Several hours before Tom Brady and the New England Patriots turned Superbowl LI upside down with an astonishing, come from way behind OT win over the Falcons, viewers were treated to the ritual pregame rendition of our national anthem.

Mr. Espaillat Goes to Washington

January 29, 2017

It’s swearing-in season throughout the land and last November’s winners are basking in the glow of victory. Defeated rivals have disappeared into relative anonymity, perhaps to re-emerge again for another go in the future.

Hell No!

January 19, 2017
Several thousands of protesters expressed their opposition to the new Trump administration’s proposed policies tonight in midtown. Despite short notice, they all evidently got the message to come to the Trump International Hotel in Columbus Circle and make some noise.

Times Square Locks Down

December 31, 2016
Tonight, like every NYE, the masses will assemble in Times Square to watch the ball drop. This year they’ll take part in an event marked more by fear than of hope, at least officially.

A Future To Believe In

April 14, 2016
Rosario Dawson, Spike Lee, and New York City rockers Vampire Weekend set the stage last night in Greenwich Village for Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.

Sanders Comes Home

March 31, 2016, New York

Lines stretched for several blocks as people hoping to “feel the Bern” patiently awaited their turns at airport style security checks set up outside Saint Mary’s Park in the Bronx.

Trumplandia

March 20, 2016
Spring arrived in New York City this week…and so did hundreds of anti-Trump protesters. But while the Presidential election is still a Spring, Summer, and half an Autumn away, they were out in force yesterday.