Swarthmore, Pa.: In a seemingly sudden spasmodic convulsion, Fox News has disgorged Tucker Carlson and fired him from his lofty perch atop their news organization. But make no mistake, this does not necessarily represent a thematic programming shift at Fox.
Woodside: Having landed in New York City as an immigrant in the late 1980s, I can vividly recollect my horror when I first witnessed armies of rats frolicking on the subway tracks fearlessly, in plain sight. In fact, they were not tiny, cartoon-like figures and were far, far away from the fantasized Mickey and Minnie Mouse, for their size and aggression was intimidating.
Manhattan: I’m writing in regard to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s April 5 guest essay (“Americans should age with dignity & prosperity,” op-ed), which reads more like a campaign speech. Yes, she does refer to some serious social issues, but her five points are extremely vague and broad, not saying enough or anything specific.
Among the topics: a decline in COVID and flu cases, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to prohibit COVID vaccine mandates, and a drop in cancer death rates - except for prostate cancer, especially among Black men.
The team behind the planned City Harbor Development (located adjacent to the new Guthrie facility on Pier Road) seemed to come to the recent meeting of the City Planning Board