Special Interests

200 Delightful Days

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On this 200th day of Joe Biden's presidency, the forecast appears to be mostly sunny, with some clouds and scattered showers ahead. This, according to is a review of important data compiled from several major polls. President Biden said it best ‘ 200 days down – and America is moving forward once again.‘

By most measures, POTUS has gotten off to a strong start. President Biden’s overall job approval has had a solid majority while disapproval has stabilized significantly.

Sun of the Beach

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Our number one fun in the sun preference is Orchard Beach, NY also known as The Bronx Riviera. The real reason is that it is next to our headquarters on City Island - A Slice of New York City Paradise.  https://www.nycgo.com/venues/orchard-beach. Don’t forget it: Orchard Beach is the gem of the Bronx! Make the most of your #SummerOfNYC and catch some rays and waves this weekend. #InTheBronx

Enchanting Gardens

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Your local Botanical gardens any be a good start, but now that the global pandemic is easing up we have a recommendation for what used to be the epicenter to provide inspiration.

No Masks Required

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Not even The Crazy Tourist considered mentioning this free for all attraction on places to go and things to see at Grantham, England.

A Life of Journalism

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My family emigrated to the USA when I was a little boy. The youngest son of professional parents who lost everything and fled for safety in America, the land of the free and the home of the brave. 

Strawberry Super Moon

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To celebrate the final 2021Supermoon that happens to be a Strawberry Supermoon, Krispy Kreme fans will have two ways to stargaze. 

This Thursday, June 24th they’re celebrating with a super-cool all-new Strawberry Supermoon Doughnut, for one day only. 

This week’s Strawberry Moon will be the final “supermoon” of 2021 and Krispy Kreme is giving fans a super-cool way to celebrate with its all-new Strawberry Supermoon Doughnut, available only on Thursday, June 24, at participating shops across the U.S. 

Broken Power Brokers

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The Grand Old Party was a contemporary force that has lost its way and now appears as a rag-tag group of broken power brokers.

NYC Cherry Blossoms

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The good news is that Spring Equinox started on March 20th, but in NYC it's now Spring because Cherry 🌸 Blossoms have started blooming. The bad news is that Japan is experiencing the earliest cherry blossom bloom in 1,200 years. Experts point to global climate change as the cause. Gorgeous, but depressing! 

NYC Islands Are Back

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‘The future is looking brighter than ever as a tale of two cities is returning after a year-long agony of dormant pandemic hibernation.

The pandemic has given us a year of lousy sleep, insomnia and the desire to visit friends and relatives, but all of this is changing.