Starting the week I expected today’s commentary to review a concert attended this past Thursday with my daughter; that plan changed (last) Tuesday morning (August 26) after I read a story posted to Jewish Insider that New York Governor Kathy Hochul was about to sign into law a bill that my daughter – assistant director for the American Jewish Commi …
Not a football reference nor to the number of homers Pete Alonso slugged in his rookie year with the Mets but to the number of years elapsed between the first time I saw Neil Young in concert and the show I took daughter Marisa to last night at Jones Beach. Yesterday, I passed 30 days following my hip replacement surgery so I found it particularly …
Had an opportunity to take in a Mets game at Citi Field last week; the choices were Tuesday or yesterday. I thought it better as I continue to recover following my hip replacement to give myself more time including two session of physical therapy; we attended yesterday and the debut of the Mets #1 pitching prospect, Nolan McLean. It was also Juan …
Saw my surgeon Wednesday in a building across Utopia Parkway from St. John’s U.; Shelly drove us. He cleared me to drive! I drove home. While he suggested I can go live my life I realize I need to be judicious about my activities and make rehab a priority. VNS provided in-home rehab through Friday. Wednesday afternoon my therapist Willie …
I know my recovery -- discussed last week -- involves a process: physical therapy, exercise, rest, and not taking part in every activity I might covet. There remains events I may not get cleared to attend. I made clear to all that recovery must not get hindered by other things; this includes my work and various involvements. No question te …
Some know; some did not; everyone knows now. Dr Gwo-Chin Lee performed surgery last Thursday to replace my left hip at the vaunted Hospital for Special Surgery. I got home yesterday and rather intense rehab follows; no doubt it means limits on work and other involvements. I know others will step up to help. I appreciate the many well wishes from …
Marisa joined her dad for a nice pairing at The Capitol Theatre in Portchester.: Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. Darryl already had hosted Glenn for "Live from Daryl's House" episode so I expected some playing together which happened for the encore. The Daryl's House band (guitarist and musical director Shane Theriot …
So I receive a text 4:00 p.m. last Monday afternoon that Fox 5 News seeks to interview a representative of group I am involved with for their telecast that begins just over one hour later. The group's president, Susan Lee, who sent the text, and a former city council member and retired jurist, Kathryn Freed, who we prefer to use a spokespersons, a …
Yesterday, Gotham (& FDR Lodge 613 Knights of Pythias co-) hosted an afternoon at a warm Citi Field. Perhaps "hot" better represented the day, not just for the heat. Each team -- the New York Mets and the New York Yankees -- blasted three home runs; albeit none by Friday's fave Yankee who wears #99. The difference involved the three Mets blas …
Gotham allows its members to post promotional messages to its Promo@GothamNetworking.com listserve on Tuesdays and Fridays. I moderate that and the weekday more general Fredslist Gotham listserve and encourage members to use the "Promos" opportunity -- many more should -- as I did last Tuesday: I shared about an interview I did the two weeks befo …
In the last two weeks, my daughter made us proud again. A few months back, I shared how Marisa placed an op-ed and State Senator Toby Stavisky called me to advise she is sharing that commentary with her colleagues. Earlier this month, the legislation Marisa wrote in support of passed the State Legislature. I posted to X congrats to my daughter …
About a month ago in between a lovely Bar Mitzvah service for a friend's grandson in Dobbs Ferry and the evening reception in Hastings on the Hudson, Shelly and I visited with our son Jonathan and his lovely wife, Carrie at their apartment in the Greystone section of Yonkers, above five minutes from the reception. Somehow the discussion turned to …
Another special show last week. Not a birthday show as was the case with John Fogerty the week before. The Doobie Brothers - Walk This Road Release Event featured a new album release by this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member band (inducted in 2020). It took place in a relatively small Venue, Irving Plaza. Again accompanied by my daughter Marisa. …
Marisa and I attended a very special 80th birthday party, last Wednesday (May 28, 2025). We very much enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member (with Creedence Clearwater Revival) John Fogerty. John performed on his 80th at The Beacon Theatre, probably the most beautiful venue in which to attend any show. John an …
Music trumped an earlier announcement (a concert review of course) but Corey's Outdoor Office opened for business earlier this month (two weeks ago tomorrow actually). In anticipation, i had procured new navy seat cushions and a new rectangular navy umbrella (Its predecessor got redeployed "downstairs" to the patio table near the grill. I replace …
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