I had a different column written, and even published briefly online, for just a few minutes on Sunday. In the piece, I made the mistake of being overly generous to the administrators who gravely mishandled the investigation into incidents of bathroom
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera This time of year, I always become more aware of fire safety. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that the number of open-flame fires on Christmas Day is more than double the average, and New Year’s Day runs
Read MoreBy Brian Kluepfel The state bird of Tennessee is not the Nashville warbler, nor is it the Tennessee warbler. It is the northern mockingbird. This was among the factoids I garnered whilst attending the American Birding Association’s Bird of
Read MoreBy Brian McGowan What do Dublin and Handel have in common? Much, it turns out. But first, a word about a recent trip to Ireland, and some discussion on celebratory music of the mid-18th century. With COVID on the wane,
Read MoreThe advances of science in the realm of wine continue to refine, and even redefine, our understanding of wine appreciation. Our perception of wine is influenced more by our sense of smell than by our sense of taste. Our olfactory
Read MoreWhile my favorite type of written-word journalism to read is often the straightforward, balanced news report, the format and its rightful traditions sometimes put the squeeze on important truth-telling. In late July, a respected member of the community, Bedford Corners
Read MoreYou’re reading a sample from the Examiner+ newsletter, available in full for subscribers. Join our partial access option for free here: Examiner News The issue of crime took center stage in last month’s election, and related local debates over how to
Read MoreBy Morris Gut The glittering 31st Holiday Train Show is on track through Jan. 16 at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx near Fordham University. It’s an annual seasonal treat that draws thousands from the Hudson Valley, a
Read MoreBy Alan D. Feller, Esq. There are people in your life who are spectacular gift-givers. Every holiday, the present they hand you reflects an all-knowing, all-seeing understanding of who you are. If a tiny voice deep in your soul whispers
Read MoreLast week an event was held that I’ve enjoyed reporting on in past columns: a Presidential State Dinner. The longstanding tradition of entertaining world leaders at the White House typically provides a valuable insight into the current relationships between nations
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