Guest Op-Ed: Extreme political correctness is lethal
Despite the obvious nature of last week’s terror attacks in Paris, it took quite some time before the media even felt comfortable calling the attackers terrorists. And if things keep going in the...
View ArticleWe the People: Europe remains on high alert in wake of Charlie Hebdo murders
The mayor of New York City has softened his stance with the NYPD and denounced the handful anti-police protestors who continue to spout inaccurate and hateful slogans while attempting to disrupt city...
View ArticleCommon Sense: Trending negative
Last week’s Q poll showed not only that Al Sharpton was viewed negatively by New Yorkers in every borough, it also showed that the trend in terms of a view of him was increasingly negative. For...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: Rebuilding Brooklyn’s waterfront
Brooklyn has a lot at stake in the debate over how to prioritize New York State’s investments. Waterfront revitalization, freight rail expansion, brownfield remediation and expansion mean jobs and...
View ArticleEtiquette Boss: Posture and refinement
“When a beautiful woman walks into a room, I may glance up for a moment, but I soon return to my entrée, or my conversation, or the dessert menu……but when a confident woman walks into a room, it is...
View ArticleWe the people: Return of cell phones to schools not necessarily “reform”
“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.” We the people must be persistent like the river, and our leaders must be less like the rock, in order to get good...
View ArticleCommon-sense precautions can help keep guns out of the hands of children
BY KRISTEN PETTIT Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the Dyker Heights girl who was recently shot by another child. This tragedy could have been far, far worse and we need to do...
View ArticleCommon Sense: The great debate
The Bay Ridge Community Council’s debate between District Attorney Dan Donovan and Councilmember Vincent Gentile produced little in the way of fireworks unless you consider the interaction of some of...
View ArticleCommon Sense: Tax Freedom Day
April 15 may be the day federal and state taxes are due, but it is not the actual Tax Freedom Day for most Americans. Tax Freedom Day as defined by the Tax Foundation is the day when the nation as a...
View ArticleGenerally Speaking: When will Mayor de Blasio endorse Hillary Clinton?
Mayor Bill de Blasio literally shocked the Democrat Party establishment by holding back his personal endorsement of the former senator and Secretary of State. It also looks like the acrimony gap...
View ArticleEtiquette Boss: Giving voice
Verbal Communication Etiquette is much more than good manners. It is about being comfortable in one’s skin and helping others to feel the same. If we do not feel our best, we do not act our best....
View ArticleUnsung Bay Ridge: Golden giving
NEIGHBORS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Our unsung heroes This week our unsung hero is a special person who contributes much more than is known to the well-being of our community. Patrick Golden, owner and...
View ArticleEtiquette Boss: History of the gentleman’s dress code
Many men adhere to certain codes of conduct, but do not know why the rules exist in the first place. Today I will shed some light on why certain rules are in effect. Question: Why is a white shirt...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: Investment advice loophole must be closed
New Yorkers work hard and deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing their future retirement nest eggs are invested soundly. But working New Yorkers – including about 1.7 million Brooklynites 25...
View ArticleUnsung Bay Ridge: Mom at large
NEIGHBORS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Our unsung heroes This week I have chosen to highlight the years of service to our community by Gloria Fennikoh. Throughout the years, I have had the pleasure of...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: Higher taxes, fewer New Yorkers
While many of us spend the winter months daydreaming about warmer days, others have made the permanent move elsewhere. Their reason for leaving New York, however, is not solely for sunnier weather. A...
View ArticleCommon Sense: Pope Francis
The Diocese of Brooklyn and the Archdiocese of New York deserve a great deal of credit for so flawlessly organizing and executing the visit of Pope Francis. Certainly the NYPD, Secret Service and...
View ArticleGuest op-ed: The modern family and the fight for a 21st century workplace
“I hesitated to have a second child because there is no paid maternity leave at my current company.” Those were the words of a full-time working mom in Brooklyn Heights—one of over 1,100 New Yorkers...
View ArticleGenerally Speaking: Get ready for Bay Ridge’s supersize weekend
Coming up this Saturday and Sunday is Bay Ridge’s annual double blast weekend. First up is the 49th annual Children’s Ragamuffin Parade along Third Avenue from 76th to 92nd Street. The colorful kiddie...
View ArticleUnsung Bay Ridge: Man of many hats
NEIGHBORS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Our unsung heroes This week I have chosen to highlight the community service of Paul Knudsen, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church for the past 30 years. Pastor Paul...
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