New York City has never seen a mayor like Mike Bloomberg; a man who didn’t need to raise any money for his campaigns, which in turn, meant he didn’t owe anyone anything. That just doesn’t happen in politics. And not only did he not take any money for his three races for mayor, he actually […]
It’s the start of a new year for many, but for New Yorkers, it’s also an end to the Bloomberg era. After serving three consecutive terms as Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg stepped down and Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio was formally inaugurated as the city’s 109th mayor on Wednesday. Former U.S. President Bill […]
Move over Michelle Obama. There’s a new First Lady in town. Well, not exactly. There is only one First Lady of the United States and that’s Michelle Obama. And quite frankly, we’re not giving her up. Not happening. Not ever. Even when President Obama’s second term ends. Now, we haven’t quite figured out how we’re […]
This doesn’t sound good. A federal appeals court blocked a judge’s order that required changes to the controversial and discriminatory stop-and-frisk program implemented by the NYPD. The judge who made that ruling has also been removed from the case. According to the Associated Press: The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the decisions of […]
New York City is about to get higher than a skyscraper! DETAILS: Up In Smoke! NYC Gov’s Marijuana Bill Gets Burnt Up! In his State of the City address today, Mayor Michael Bloomberg fully supported Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to make a small marijuana infraction a violation rather than a misdemeanor. If passed, it would reduce the legal consequences for […]
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s food police have struck again! STORY: Seriously!? Bloomberg Wants To Start Development Of Jail Cell-Like Apartments! Bloomberg is facing criticism after it was revealed that he’s halted food donations to homeless shelters because the city can’t assess their salt, fat and fiber content. As reported by CBS News: Glenn Richter arrived at […]
Mayor Bloomberg ignited a contest Monday to stimulate development of extremely small apartments called micro units. They are intended to be used by young singles willing to place themselves into such uncomfortable living arrangements. STORY: Oh No! 16 Murders In NYC In 5 Days The new closet-like flats will range from just 275 to 300 […]
In an attempt to combat obesity, Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing a ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks in the city’s restaurants, delis and movie theaters. STORY: OH SNAP! OWS PROTESTERS ROLL UP IN MAYOR BLOOMBERG’S HOOD According to the Associated Press, the proposal is expected to be announced formally […]
Cooperstown is tainted and the Basketball Hall of Fame is a joke. The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH is clearly the best Hall of Fame of all sports. Their 2010 induction ceremony is taking place this weekend. I could easily talk about the egregious snubs that happened recently, but I don’t […]
Every child leaves the nest eventually, it’s part of life. But add a spotlight to the scene and a few misdemeanour and it gets interesting. Most politicians keep a squeaky clean image but sometimes there’s a wild child in the bunch. Perhaps is the pressure to be so perfect that causes them to break out […]
John Brennan missed the point with his comparison of terrorism to criminality. If people miss the higher symbolism in his comments, they risk missing the bigger point as well. People within political circles continue to hammer away at the comments made by Deputy National Security Advisor John Brennan in an op-ed piece published with the […]
