Just in case you need movitation, I hereby reprint verbatim my October 1980 editorial, "EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE," from Hofstra University School of Law's CONSCIENCE: Many imagine politics to be the art of getting elected and, once elected, staying in office; but there is more to politics than simply running for office. Politics describes the p …
Certain things I hold sacred and transend my politics. One involves that right to vote. It matters. Nothing partisan here. No place for that here or in the comments (so do not mention any candidate in the comments or find me exercising another right accorded each blogger.) I recall how important it was my fiirst time and still make it a point to vo …
I enjoy recognizing those who make a difference in our communities and the world by celebrating people and organizations, who work in ways big and small; for-profit and not-for-profit, to make our world a little greener. It helps explain my role as co-chair of GOtham Green®; it provides a platform for businesses and professionals who seek to connec …
I declined then Shelly accepted. Glad she asserted herself. We attended an off-Broadway play, “Cagney,” at the Westside Theatre, last night (Saturday, July 9, 2016). Mostly a musical it focused on actor extraordinaire James Cagney's career. The movie that I most identify with Cagney remains “The Gallant Hours,” his excellent portrayal of Admir …
When most of one's career centers around public service, helping others in dealing with those in public service, advising some to aspire to, or stay in it, no reader should be surprised by today's subject. My plan, before watching several reprises of a news report on my fave local news station, NY1, involved a chat around the wonders of getting …
Technology continues to intrigue me. I make no living in the field but it certainly help me in terms of efficiency, access to the information I keep and need, getting my thoughts out there, advocating for my clients and pushing back quickly when the need arises to challenge policies, programs, and proposals. I also find it useful to promote my …
Gotham offers tremendous resources to members who seize the opportunities. It fascinates this observer who in our tribe uses the “devices” and how. I also enjoy using – and sharing information through these means. I welcome the feedback I invariably receive. Today (aka “Promo Tuesday”), depending on your point of view, we look forward to and/ …
I passed on basketball yesterday. Folks who know me know well I do not skip ball lightly -- even during summer play at the pool when the player no longer skwer predominantly my age with a few sons merged in. Saturday and Sunday) mornings at the Deepdale -- now Tanenbaum -- Pool involve teammates other then my friend Len Backerman and occasionall …
Tuesday morning, I posted to Gotham politics a blurb and link from Crains that “Theater cancels premiere of controversial film” with a comments aimed a Gotham bloggers that I see a great blog here. Anyone familiar with that Gotham mantra, you say it you own it? Sort of happened here...... One blogger suggested an interest in taking up the mant …
One thing really nice about our tribe involves what I like to call proximity to action. One often sees things on the news and might ponder how might one effect change or make an impact. Many of us can seize such an opportunity courtesy of our tribe – Gotham affords just that. Many examples exist but let me share one available when Gotham GREE …
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