Had an opportunity to take in a Mets game at Citi Field last week; the choices were Tuesday or yesterday. I thought it better as I continue to recover following my hip replacement to give myself more time including two session of physical therapy; we attended yesterday and the debut of the Mets #1 pitching prospect, Nolan McLean. It was also Juan …
Saw my surgeon Wednesday in a building across Utopia Parkway from St. John’s U.; Shelly drove us. He cleared me to drive! I drove home. While he suggested I can go live my life I realize I need to be judicious about my activities and make rehab a priority. VNS provided in-home rehab through Friday. Wednesday afternoon my therapist Willie …
Marisa joined her dad for a nice pairing at The Capitol Theatre in Portchester.: Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. Darryl already had hosted Glenn for "Live from Daryl's House" episode so I expected some playing together which happened for the encore. The Daryl's House band (guitarist and musical director Shane Theriot …
So I receive a text 4:00 p.m. last Monday afternoon that Fox 5 News seeks to interview a representative of group I am involved with for their telecast that begins just over one hour later. The group's president, Susan Lee, who sent the text, and a former city council member and retired jurist, Kathryn Freed, who we prefer to use a spokespersons, a …
Last weekend, in observance of Memorial Day, we commemorated those who fought to safeguard our Democracy. We remembered those who died to ensure that we could continue striving towards what remains for some an elusive “more perfect union,” a national where all people can enjoy the “right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” For so …
Marisa joined me to take in Peter Frampton's "Let's Do It Again" tour at The Capitol Theatre in Portchester last week. Amazing show, especially when we know Peter contemplated retirement a few tours ago -- it was billed as a Farewell. He sang and played as great as ever. His four-piece backing planned played and sang on the money. I enjoyed his …
Most folk know this commentator’s affinity for live music. I enjoy attending concerts – immensely. I was viewing a YouTube video and I saw a few links to top 10 live albums. Both I checked out involved vinyl. I had a few on each list. While I like such lists, I never thought to list a top ten of my live LPs. It got me curious to how many Live …
Early in my career I enjoyed opportunities to work to enact major environmental initiatives including “The NYC Recycling Law,” the “Spill Bill,” mandating cleanup of accidental releases of hazardous substances or assessing three times the cost of any cleanup performed by the City of New York (The Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Law - 1987 Lo …
Building on the vibe in last week's commentary in this space, many I know root for a subway series. The Bronx "tenants" did their part. We'll know soon enough the outcome involving the Queens "tenants" I root for and who I brought my very appreciative daughter to a game also attended by my brother Jeff and Friday's blogger and sons and grandson l …
This commentary's title reflects more than a great song. It reflects the feeling last week following my baseball team in the NLDS. It also became the name of great song and video lists I got moved to create after the Mets clinched their divisional series at home and joined some labor colleagues outside at a fire pit. Let me start by sharing I wa …
While most of the world fixated on two presidents for a variety of reasons, some not so good, last week I explored two earlier presidents who hailed from New York. My wife and daughter like brief jaunts to the Hudson Valley and this one featured visits to Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Library and Museum and National Historic Site in Hyde Park and the …
For several months, I’ve been meeting via Zoom with like-minded folks who oppose the imposition of a toll-tax (aka congestion pricing) to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. Late last year, as other concerned folks and groups joined our weekly Zooms, those gathered decided to hire a lawyer and explore bringing a lawsuit. The group chose a name an …
Shelly and I decided, with no plans ahead of yesterday, to visit the place I mail order my coffee in the West Village. Porto Rico on Bleecker Street off Sixth Avenue closes at 5:00 p.m. sharp. I needed to replenish my coffee and in addition to a Hazelnut blend, the shop sometimes offers a Franjelica blend (named for my fave Franjelico liqueur that …
Going into New Year’s Eve, I prepare my annual year-end commentary recounting my top ten shows for the past 12 months. I post the list with comments on website on my Commentary page. Some of the concert reviews include Sunday commentary posted to Gotham. Enjoy the list 1) Jackson Browne (August 28,Beacon Theatre) 2) Jim Messina (Novembe …
In 2012, Gotham added its Red Bandana Award, in addition to its annual Networker of the Year Award (initiated in 2004). The Year before (2011) Gotham selected my co-chair of GOtham GREEN® Joshua Zinder, and me as Networkers of the Year. Both awards, announced at Gotham’s Annual Holiday Party, can only be won once and gain entry in to the hallowed G …
