My mom had two favorite artists when I was growing up, Ray Charles and Richie Havens. Havens was one of only three black artists to play Woodstock, joining Jimi Hendrix and Sly and the Family Stone. The Washington Post says his performance at the three-day 1969 Woodstock Festival, was a turning point in his career. […]
Murray Bergtraum High School, which is located in Manhattan’s downtown financial district and has been plagued with a violent reputation, is now in the news…
During the recent NFL Combine, where players are graded on many things including speed, strength, and even a glimpse at their intelligence. This year, at least one prospect was asked whether he liked girls. Huffington Post is reporting that New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman urged the NFL on Thursday to investigate whether possible draft […]
A 31-year-old Queens woman took a seven-foot plunge right through a Manhattan sidewalk Friday night. The unidentified 300-plus pounder had to be rescued by firefighters and emergency crews…
Ophadell Williams (pictured), the driver who crashed a bus on the I-95 last year, killing 15 passengers, is sharing his feelings on being acquitted on…
This is not going to be nice. What’s up Wendy? Did you really have to go there? I’ve known Wendy since the mid 80’s when we both worked for the same New York station. She was always good people, but when she got somewhat nasty toward some entertainers, she blew up. I’m wondering if this […]
I mentioned a while back that the BAD25 documentary would air Thanksgiving day on ABC, but, you don’t have to wait. If you have plans on being in N.Y. or L.A., there will be a week of screening in those two cities.
Here are some local 9/11-related events that are happening in the area. National Day of Service September 11, 2012. Greater DC Cares recruits thousands of volunteers to serve at more than 50 nonprofit organizations as a part of the United We Serve. Participants will clean parks, revitalize playgrounds, sort food for the hungry, and much […]
A 38-year-old grandmother, Charlene Fears, is accused of stabbing to death her 4-year-old grandson, Roderick Geiger III (pictured with his mother), at their Buffalo, N.Y.,…
When we think back to the loss of life from artist conflicts in the 80’s and 90’s, sounds like a good idea. Put on the gloves and take your anger out or……Act like the adults you’re supposed to be, hold a conversation and quit acting like fools. Check the details of the boxing offer and the […]
Come on Man! How does one, while telling his own well documented life story get sued by another writer? That’s the short version as to why the lawsuit has been filed. How did the theft allegedly happen?
I remember Wendy when everything was “real”. She was working the overnight shift, while I was hosting the morning show in N.Y. back when we both were in our twenties. I thought she was much more attractive then. That being said, while many may not like what she now looks like, she’s seem to be […]
