Bill Cosby's trial gets underway today. Jury selection starts in Pennsylvania in the aggravated indecent assault case against the 79-year-old iconic comedian and television star. Cosby Arrives for Jury Selection https://youtu.be/fAA8yo7S6ro
Although scores of women have come forward recently to allege that Cosby is a sexual predator, the case essentially is all about a he said she said dispute over what happened one night at Cosby’s estate.
Forget that old line which was coined in 1929, when the average unemployment in the US was 3.2%. In 1930, after an unprecedented stock market crash devastated the U.S. economy, the average unemployment was 8.9%.
By 1932, when Bing Crosby's version of "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?" was released, the unemployment had soared to 24.1%. The height of the Great Depression had arrived, and unfortunately, it was still just the beginning. This may well have been the first protest song. https://youtu.be/eih67rlGNhU?list=RDeih67rlGNhU
#CIRCUS WATCH THE FINAL CURTAIN OF THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
Ringling Bros. to stream last performance - LIVE on Facebook and YouTube https://youtu.be/g0ppblrlXyw
It's not too early to plan summer outings in New York. In fact, most of Gotham's most popular summer events and special warm-weather attractions like Governors Island are now open for the 2017 season.
Speaking of islands, we can't think of a better getaway than taking a ferry to an oasis off New York Harbor or riding a boat down the East River. Since summer is the best season for the outdoors, we've taken the liberty to list three can't-miss islands. These are our favorites.
City Island https://cityislandchamber.org/
The weather is slowly improving and some windows are bringing in the fresh air, so it is time to review a law.
I live in a relatively quiet and peaceful neighborhood, considering it is NYC. City Island consists of 230 acres, surrounded by the Long Island Sound and Eastchester Bay. Although a bridge connects this maritime oasis to The Bronx, its tranquility is guarded by New York City’s largest, Pelham Bay Park.
We the people do not need Batman and Robin for this alleged criminal investigation of Russian interference in our democratic process. https://youtu.be/6qG9axae8eE NO NEED FOR THE 'I' WORD NECESSARY YET
Nor do we need a regular Joe retired politician who was Al Gore’s running mate as the new FBI Director. President Trump is said to be leaning toward naming former Connecticut senator Joseph Lieberman to replace James Comey. https://youtu.be/Sn-u1s4mKCo http://www.4president.us/websites/2000/gore2000website.htm
President Trump, best wishes to you on your international journey... Good luck and bon voyage!
Donald Trump's First Foreign Trip: A Guided Tour | The Report | US News https://www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2017-05-18/donald-trump…
Besieged at home, Trump sets off for 'do-or-die' foreign trip @CNNPolitics http://cnn.it/2qzhsAe
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been tapped by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to direct an independent probe into the Trump administration’s Russia ties. Mueller enjoys bipartisan support and will have authority to investigate, subpoena, and prosecute. Robert Mueller, Former F.B.I. Director, Is Named Special Counsel for Russia Investigation https://nyti.ms/2qu8TqG
Deputy attorney general appoints special counsel to oversee probe of Russian interference in election http://wapo.st/2pVno3F?tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.75964c6391d8
President Trump leaves for an international tour, but an reenergized Russia investigation could spell big trouble ahead and no tweet, or name calling will changes things. Trump calls naming of special counsel a 'witch hunt' https://apnews.com/0872cca786254787bd368efbaa4282f6
A former FBI Director now has full power to prosecute and with bipartisan support.
Former FBI chief Mueller appointed to probe Trump-Russia ties http://reut.rs/2pWJEZP
According to Jame Comey, fired FBI Director , President Trump asked him “I hope you can let this go.” about ending the federal investigation into former national security advisor Michael Flynn.
The contemporaneous notes Comey took shortly after the president made the request in February. Comey Memo Says Trump Asked Him to End Flynn Investigation https://nyti.ms/2rnK2lu
In the Capitol, and elewhere, there are fears of of obstruction of justice. Trump's alleged plea to Comey stirs obstruction talk http://politi.co/2qpPgPZ