The High Cost of College

We took on the high cost of college. I pointed out it cost 50,000 a year for my daughter to attend Syracuse, and threw out there if we should return to the days of free tuition at the City University of New York. As a result of the high costs of education, many...

Quinn gains 20 point lead: poll

Let’s face it. If you’re City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the race for NYC Mayor can’t get here fast enough. Quinn who has a shot at making history not only as the first woman mayor of the Big Apple, but also as the first openly gay mayor of the...

Trayvon Martin shooting: George Zimmerman

George Zimmerman, who slipped out of jail on $150,000 bail in the early morning darkness, went back into hiding Monday and likely fled to another state to avoid threats as he awaits his second-degree murder trial for the killing of Trayvon Martin. Later Monday, the...

Romney puts foot in mouth AGAIN

You knew it was coming. It had to be on the way. After all it’s Mitt Romney. One step forward, two steps backwards. Sure enough, on Sunday, reporters overheard Romney telling wealthy Palm Beach, Fla., contributors how he would slash education and housing...

Towns is not seeking re-election

Rep. Ed Towns (D-N.Y.) is retiring after 30 years in Congress. Towns will not seek re-election later this year for the re-drawn 8th Congressional seat. The 77-year-old was to face a tough primary fight against two Democratic challengers, New York City Councilman...