For Your Entertainment: A Brief Respite . . .

The Situation In NYC? From Bad To Worse!

We went 15 straight years without a single instance of graffiti on the sacred WTC 9/11 Memorial, and then the communist politicians AOC and Mamdani laughed their asses off at the memorial and the very next month commies are desecrating it for the first time. Probably nothing. I warned you they would destroy your history. They do not love your country. They do not share your values. Communists are not normal. They are not democrats. They're not liberals. They are spiteful malcontents who revile beauty and dignity and liberty and all the things that made America the greatest and most dominant civilization in the universe.

— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) October 28, 2026

Italian American Heritage Month: Alicia Keys

Before the world knew her as Alicia Keys, she was Alicia Augello Cook — born in Manhattan on January 25, 1981. Through her mother, Teresa “Terri” Augello, her family roots reach Sciacca, a seaside town in Sicily’s province of Agrigento. Her maternal ancestry also includes Calabria: an Italian connection woven into her African American and European heritage.

Raised by her mother in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen, Alicia began piano lessons at seven. Her mother worked hard to support them while encouraging her daughter’s love of music and performing — helping a childhood passion become a lifelong calling.

Her breakthrough came in 2001 with Songs in A Minor. Blending classical piano, soul and R&B, the album introduced a remarkable young songwriter to the world. “Fallin’” became her signature breakthrough, and in 2002 she took home FIVE Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year.

Then came songs that became part of so many people’s lives: “If I Ain’t Got You,” “No One,” “Empire State of Mind” with Jay-Z, and “Girl on Fire.”

Today, her achievements include 17 Grammy Awards. In 2025, she also received the Recording Academy’s Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, recognizing her influence beyond music. Her creative journey has even reached Broadway through Hell’s Kitchen, inspired by her own New York upbringing.

From a little girl at the piano to an artist heard around the world, Alicia’s story brings together talent, determination and the many roots that shape an American life — including a family connection to Sicily

Italian American Heritage Month: Fiorello LaGuardia

We’re kicking off the third day of Italian American Heritage Month by highlighting Fiorello LaGuardia, New York City’s 99th Mayor and the city’s first Italian American mayor.

Serving three terms from 1934 to 1945, LaGuardia was known for his froward-thinking leadership and opposition to political corruption. He also served in Congress and earned the Italian Cross for his World War I service. LaGuardia left a lasting mark on the city, including advocating for aviation and the creation of what would become LaGuardia Airport.

He was also the driving force behind the construction of Manhattan's beautiful City Center for the performing arts and the city's high school for the performing arts ist named after him. Like many of New York's most impactful mayors, he was quite a colorful character.

And perhaps his most memorable moment? During the 1945 newspaper strike, LaGuardia read comic strips aloud over the radio for New York’s children. Today, LaGuardia rests at Woodlawn, where his legacy remains part of New York City’s history.

A Fine Leader's Greatest Moment . . .

Wake Up New York, The Hour Is Late!

As A Landmark, Solemn Anniversary Approaches

 

This SHOULD Be A Wake Up Call, But . . .

 

First Day Back from Maternity Leave, And . . .

 

As We Approach The Anniversary, Remember THIS

 

Nearly 3,000 people were murdered on the morning of September 11, 2001. They did not simply “die.” 
They were slaughtered by Islamic terrorists. 
And when someone now recounts September 11 by softening the murder of Americans into passive tragedy, only to recover his moral outrage when discussing America’s response, he reveals where his sympathy and anger actually reside. 
Think about what it takes for a human being to look down from nearly 100 stories and conclude that hitting the pavement at terminal velocity is preferable to what is happening behind them. 
These victims did not choose death because they wanted to die. They chose one form of death because Islamic terrorists had left them facing another… suffocation, incineration, or being crushed beneath a collapsing skyscraper. 
September 11 was the deliberate mass murder of Americans, in their offices, aboard their airplanes, and on American soil, by Islamic terrorists.

'To Forget Even One Of Them Is Blasphemy!'

From a friend, as posted on X:

I have undertaken this project to put a face to 9/11 by posting photos of everyone killed that day. If after everything that happened you can vote for the ideology that caused it then it's as if you are killing them yourself! Pictured below was 29 year old Christopher Amoroso who was a Port Authority police officer. Here he is famously shown helping a pregnant woman out of the towers. He ran back in four times and was killed when the North Tower imploded. He left behind a wife and 19 month old daughter and to forget even a single one of these people is a blasphemy!

Truly, A Magical Moment Unlike Any Other!

There's nothing quite like the moment just before the curtain goes up on a Broadway show -- a real Broadway show, on Broadway.

I usually arrive early and . . . click here to read the rest on Dan's Broadway website.

Botero In NYC: A New Perspective On Volume, Space

We recently viewed a huge exhibition of the work of Fernando Botero at Sotheby's in New York. This artist's work will challenge you to rethink volume, space, form and dimension.

On top of all that, these works are audacious, surprising and vibrant -- enveloping you with their sheer uniqueness.

The show continues until September 7, so hurry on up to Manhattan to view it before these paintings go up for auction for what may turn out to be record sums. Enjoy our photos. The following from Sotheby's:

Working in deliberate contrast to the prevailing ethos of abstraction, Botero's work of this moment [1960 - 1973] was deeply rooted in the Western canon while engaging with the same ideas and new techniques that drove the New York school and early Pop Art. Even in the context of his contemporaries whose work retained the human form, his monumental figures, imbued both with pathos and a winking sense of humor, present contrarian counterparts to the existential distortions of Francis Bacon and the gestural vitality of Willem de Kooning. From 1960 through the early 1970s, the exhibition charts Botero's journey from expressive brushwork to flatness, clarity, and geometric proportion, as his interest in the function of images in cultural memory tracked closely with the growth of Pop Art through the Americas.

This exhibition will include important works on loan from The Botero Foundation as well as a selection of works for sale. As the first exhibition dedicated to a single artist at the landmark Breuer building, Botero in New York arrives at the height of the summer season, when the city becomes a defining cultural destination for international visitors and collectors alike, offering a rare opportunity to experience Botero’s work in one of the world’s most vibrant art capitals.

A New York Legend Is About To Return!

We take this as Good news for New Yorkers and visitors who miss the old Carnegie Deli in Midtown -- closed since 2016.

Now Carnegie is set to return, along 7th Ave between W. 53 and 54 St. Though no firm date has been announced, it's set to open sometime soon and even the famous Carnegie sign is back on the scene.

Carnegie Deli does have a location in Madison Square Garden and occasionally does pop ups, but the old style sit down deli on the street has been gone and most people are unaware of the MSG location.

Once the hangout of popular comedians and other celebrities of the 1950s thru 1980s like Henny Youngman, Milton Berle, Jackie Mason, Billy Crystal and others, it was featured in the Woody Allen movie, Broadway Danny Rose where a group of popular comedians were discussing the old days. It also played a major role in the film When Harry Met Sally.

It's absolutely a part of NYC's historical food culture, known for huge piles of corned beef, pastrami and mustard, on Jewish Rye -- also, plenty ofRussian dressing and their famous pickles.

ANOTHER Horrifying Illegal Alien Story!

The captain from Manville NJ who ran an illegal charter boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a 27-year-old mother and her baby, is an illegal alien now in ICE custody, WTF!

Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana had no captain’s license, was running an unlicensed operation,… https://t.co/oRbRtKSDmp

— Wake Up NJ 🇺🇸 New Jersey (@wakeupnj) August 20, 2026

The Message Is Becoming Increasingly Clear!

 

These Sentiments Are Valid And MUST Be Heard!

NYC 'Little Italy' To Be Back On Map, But . . .

The Commission for Social Justice (CSJ), the anti-defamation and positive image arm of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA), today recognizes the decision by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) to include Manhattan’s historic Little Italy neighborhood on its Immigrant Enclaves map following strong advocacy and concern expressed by Italian American communities and organizations.

“We are grateful that Mayor Mamdani and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs listened to the concerns of the Italian American community and corrected the omission of Little Italy from the Immigrant Enclaves map,” said CSJ President John A. Fratta. “Little Italy is a historic and enduring symbol of the Italian immigrant experience in New York City, and its inclusion ensures that the contributions of generations of Italian immigrants and Italian Americans are properly recognized.”

“However, we remain disappointed that this correction came only after significant pushback and that other historic and thriving Italian American communities continue to be excluded from the map,” Fratta continued. “Neighborhoods such as Arthur Avenue in the Bronx represent vibrant Italian American enclaves with deep cultural, economic, and historical significance. These communities continue to preserve Italian heritage, support local businesses, and contribute immensely to the diverse fabric of New York City.”

The CSJ believes that maps and public representations of New York City’s immigrant communities should accurately reflect the full scope of the neighborhoods that have been shaped by generations of immigrants. Recognizing one community while overlooking others diminishes the important role these enclaves have played in building and enriching the city.

“The Italian American community appreciates the Mayor’s willingness to address this concern, but our work is not complete,” Fratta said. “We encourage Mayor Mamdani and MOIA to continue engaging with community leaders and to ensure that all significant immigrant enclaves—including those that represent the Italian American experience—receive appropriate recognition.”

The CSJ remains committed to advocating for accurate representation of Italian American history, culture, and contributions, and will continue working with community organizations and government leaders to promote a more complete and inclusive understanding of New York City’s diverse immigrant communities.

Little Italy To Mamdani: 'Te Ne Pentirai!'

From The Free Press:

Mayor Zohran Mamdani released his map of New York City’s “immigrant enclaves.” Except, he forgot a few spots.

Little Italy—one of the oldest immigrant communities in New York City—didn’t make the cut.

Here’s what the Italian-Americans whose families have been a part of Little Italy's history had to say about it.

Israel: New York's 'First Lady' Is Absolutely WRONG!