Emmy award winning Stephanie Castillo might live in sunny Hawaii but this has not altered her resolve to tell the remarkable, never-been-told story of Thomas Chapin, a New Yorker, and jazz master who was gone too soon. Chapin’s music lives on and Castillo wants to start filming the story of his remarkable life this summer!… Read more »
The attorney for the man accused in the horrific hit- and – run that left an Orthodox Jewish couple and their unborn baby dead likened her client’s case is to David Ranta who was wrongfully imprisoned for killing a rabbi. Defense attorney Kathleen Julian likened Julio Acevedo’s plight to Ranta who spent 22 years in… Read more »
Pope Francis is starting to throw tradition away beginning next Thursday. Instead of the usual Easter Triduum at St Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will be heading to jail to celebrate the Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Usually this occasion sees a Pontiff wash the feet of retired priests but instead Pope Francis… Read more »
As we approach Holy week, Biblical references abound as the war of words continues against mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn. Recently called ‘She Devil’ she has now earned the name ‘Judus.” All this name calling because the democratic hopeful wants to start a watchdog to oversee NYPD Her idea isn’t flying well. In fact it seems… Read more »
A security contractor assigned to the George Washington Bridge to guard against a terror attack, and with access to restricted areas has been arrested for allegedly smoking pot on the job. Port authority Police officers patrolling the bridge smelled what they thought was marijuana, and asked the privately contracted security guard what it was? Sam… Read more »
Cardinal Dolan is heading back to New York following the festivities in Rome, and the election of Pope Francis. The head of the New York Catholic Church is also sending a message to lawmaker’s not to forget the poor. Though New York’s Prince of the church did not get the top job at the Vatican, he… Read more »
Mayoral front – runner Christine Quinn wants to start an agency to oversee the NYPD which would help shape police policies. Policing the police has been slammed as a political power play by many and State Sen. Martin Golden blasted the idea as ‘pathetic’ and ‘sad.’ All this and Quinn hasn’t even moved into Gracie… Read more »
The Brooklyn Brewery has recently begun distribution of its core products in France with the majority of its business concentrated in the Paris region. While limited distribution has been occurring in some capacity since last September, the product was officially launched in February. Four promotional events were held in the French capital over the course… Read more »
Want to go Ivy League for a night out then this just might be the place for you. Ivy is New York’s newest hot spot for an after work cocktail, an intimate dinner, or a late night get together with friends. Located on Eighth Avenue between 55th and 56th Streets, the newly opened Ivy Restaurant… Read more »
The White House Fountain went Green for St. Patrick’s day and so did most of New York. Even Outer Space went Irish for a moment. Get outta here! In New York thousands marched along Fifth Avenue on Saturday, and many more kept the party going Sunday with celebrations from Battery Park to the Bronx and… Read more »
