Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Politics

Ed Koch Goes Out with a Bang, A Documentary, and One Last Email

Ed Koch died this morning, he was 88 years old. I have the honor of getting one of his last, contentious emails. He sent...

“Koch” Premiere Will Be a Reunion of Every New York Politician Living (and Dead)

This is going to be wild. I never write about movie premieres before they happen. But the one set for next week for "Koch,"...

Give Beyonce a Break: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Also Had Recorded Help for Inauguration

Beyonce is getting dragged over the coals for singing with a guide track at the Inaugural swearing in. But listen, kids, she was not...

Obama Inauguration Heavy Hitters AWOL: No Bruce, Aretha, Barbra or Bon Jovi

Where have all the superstars gone? In 2009, the Obama inauguration was so filled with A listers they caused gridlock. Aretha Franklin and her...

Mark Ruffalo, Natalie Merchant Will Lead Fracking Protest in Albany on Wednesday

The Incredible Hulk and the leader of 10,000 Maniacs are getting together to protest fracking. Actor Mark Ruffalo and singer Natalie Merchant are leading...

The Real Story of Kathleen McFarland Is Much Better Than The New Scandal

Kathleen "KT" McFarland's real story is much more interesting than the one Bob Woodward dug up about her, General Petraeus and Roger Ailes. Two...

Rolling Stones Not Participating in All Star Hurricane Sandy Concert

The announcement this week of the 12-12-12 concert for Hurricane Sandy relief included all the big rock star names--Springsteen, Joel, The Who, etc. But...

Rupert Murdoch: No Tweets on Election, But Now He Likes “Law Abiding” Hispanics

Rupert Murdoch has been Tweeting away since Election Day. But so far he has said not one word about the election, Obama, or Romney....