Bob McCarty Writes

Photographed over three decades, El Marco’s 9/11 memorial photo essay offers a moving tribute to the workers and rescuers who perished 8 years ago in New York City. Some two-dozen previously unpublished photos of the Twin Towers combine with scenes photographed after 9/11 to provide unique insight into America’s loss and strength.

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Uncle Jay Explains the News today by extending a “Happy Birthday” wish to President Barack Obama, noting that the nation’s 44th president was born on this day 48 years ago in (fill in the blank).  He continues by highlighting the federal government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program, the so-called “Beer Summit” and the release of photos [...]

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I’ve heard a lot about the so-called “rubber rooms,” places operated by the New York City Public Schools to house teachers — at full pay, mind you — who are alleged to have violated school rules, students and/or the law in general.   After watching the trailer for “The Rubber Room” movie (below), I feel as [...]

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New Tang Dynasty Television, based in New York City, aired a report yesterday about a new infectious disease that is said to be spreading in large areas of Mainland China. Symptoms are reportedly similar to AIDS, but the disease spreads faster between family members, even via bodily fluids like saliva.
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Only two days after I called for the cancellation of Cinco de Mayo events nationwide, officials in the New York City borough of Queens decided to postpone — but not cancel — a Cinco de Mayo festival this weekend.  According to a WCBS-TV report, organizers will reschedule the event that was expected to attract 850,000 [...]

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