"Get your facts first, and then you can distort 'em as much as you please." ~Mark Twain
February 19, 2017
About a thousand people came out this afternoon to protest the Trump Administration’s “Muslim Ban” and demonstrate their support for tolerance and inclusion. Speakers, who included Russell Simmons and Susan Sarandon, invoked the diversity of New York City as an example of America at her best.
February 18, 2017
Across the country, members of Congress are touching base with their bases during this month’s recess. In many districts the town hall style gatherings have been unusually confrontational this year, but that wasn’t the case at the one in upper Manhattan today.
February 17, 2017
New York, NY —- Announcing the second annual Inwood Film Festival! The focus of the Inwood Film Festival is to celebrate and showcase the Inwood community through the moving image. It is created to be a homegrown community platform to promote and celebrate the neighborhood of Inwood and its residents.
NYC Live!
February 15, 2017
A Fashion Showcase of Fall & Winter styles, NYC Live!, drew hundreds of fashionistas, designers, models and media yesterday to West 43rd Street on a chilly Valentine’s evening. For braving the cold, attendees were rewarded with a plethora of fresh looks, music, and swag bags. Designers came from as far away as Turkey, Uzbekistan, and China as well as London, Dallas, Virginia, and Queens.
February 12, 2017
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” Marcus Garvey
“What do you think? Our country’s so innocent?” President Donald Trump
February 11, 2017
Recent protest activity has been causing flashbacks for some New Yorkers of a certain age. The clouds of pot smoke and incense in Washington Square Park are missing, of course. And today’s young men mostly favor sensible haircuts and trimmed beards. But the clichéd vibe of “revolution in the air” feels awfully familiar.
February 8, 2017
New York, NY —- Announcing the second annual Inwood Film Festival! The focus of the Inwood Film Festival is to celebrate and showcase the Inwood community through the moving image.
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.
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.
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.
