Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is the President and undisputed dictator of Russia since 2012, and his relationship with Trump is epic.

Did anyone notice that Trump’s acknowledgment of Russian cooperation with the U.S. special operations mission that left Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead is worrisome? Before thanking “the great intelligence professionals who helped make this very successful journey possible” and the soldiers and sailors, airmen and Marines involved in the operation, Trump expressed gratitude to Russia and then repeated it several times.

It took plenty of effort from the time Ron Terner and I first discussed the idea of a FREE City Island Film Festival, but the time has come.

Come and meet the artists. Kim, Rudernan and The Breen Brothers, which may sound like a law firm but they’re filmmakers and City Island Arti-Suns.

The First City Island Film Festival for Muscle Suckers and Clam Diggers. Every Boro has gems and The Bronx offers plenty. City Island is A Slice of NYC Paradise.

More information: Ron Terner at City Island’s Focal Point Gallery

I’m an EduCat. When I was a youngster, I became conscious of issues of equity, and the severe lack of diversity in American education.

My family emigrated from Cuba a country that was torn apart by Communism and war caused by government corruption and inequities.

Being Latino and studying English in the American public educational system in different states allowed me to experience how equity impacts students. With our family’s moves, I went from attending a school that was predominantly students of color, to a school with mostly White, to high school which was White.

Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, and by people of Hispanic ancestry living in other places, especially the United States. It is acknowledged internationally in many Latin American nations.

The Day of the Dead is all about celebrating deceased loved ones so dressing up is probably a good idea because your beloved departed loved ones are there with you in spirit. We all have to look nice.

I've never been a fan of skeletons, perhaps because they are such straightforward symbols of death. Todos Somos Calaveras.

Call it Java, Coffee, or Cafecito - Caffein adding pep to your step might not be the only benefit of your cup of joe. Anti-inflammatories and antioxidants naturally found in coffee could also do your body good. From our experts, see what the science says

Go ahead—drink to your health! - The Whole-Body Benefits of Coffee - Consumer Reports https://www.consumerreports.org/coffee/whole-body-benefits-of-coffee/