Polls largely underestimated Zohran Mamdani’s support in the Democratic primary for the New York City mayor, illustrating once again just how difficult it can be to accurately poll primary elections. While most polls did not show Mamdani leading in the first round of balloting, they did appear to show him gaining support in the final weeks of the campaign. He ultimately won with more than 56 percent of the vote after ranked-choice tabulation.
NYC Columbus Day Parade canceled due to NYC and Empire State of emergency declaration.
Columbus Day was first recognized as a federal holiday in 1971, but has been celebrated by historically Italian communities since the early 1900s.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/12/us-news/nyc-columbus-day-parade-canceled-due-to-nys-state-of-emergency/
This is the Middle East, and everyone could, would, and should be extra, extra cautious. To show promise means that something appears likely to be successful in the future. It indicates potential and gives a reason to expect a positive outcome.
On the twelfth day of shutdown, people blame the GOP.
Twelve days of waiting,
Eleven bills unpaid,
Ten calls ignored,
Nine furloughed workers,
Eight shelves are empty,
Seven checks are missing,
Six courts are closing,
Five broken dreams!
Four day delays,
Three missed meds,
Two jobs lost,
And a nation brought down to its knees…
Educators must upgrade their skills and adapt to educational conditions in modern times.
Trick or Treat… 3 Strikes You’re OUT - Originating from a baseball concept where a batter gets three strikes before being "out," to remove persistent offenders.
The chair of the Nobel Peace Prize committee responded Friday to President Trump’s public pressure campaign to win the award, telling reporters that the deliberation process for choosing the awardee prioritizes courage and integrity.
I was hoping Sabrina could have scheduled her New York Appearance Session during this, my birthday weekend.
The incredibly shrinking US House Speaker and Republican leader little Mikey Johnson continues to shrivel and lose GOP support.