It's been a slow news week from my eyes. Sure, there was the horrible shooting of the security guard at Washington's Holocaust Museum, new unfoldings in the Air France disaster, and yes, more Swine flu, but that's already all over the place. Here's a couple of items I'd like to share from my perspective:
No good deed goes unnoticed
In an update to one of the good stories I reported the other day, heroic supermarket employees Ryan Harrigan and Anthony Cavasinni have become local celebrities along with some of their gallant cohorts Harrington's brother Sean, 18, Zachary Nappo, 25, and Grzegorz Sokolowski, 17. Ever since the incident in which these fine fellows chased down a purse snatcher in a supermarket parking lot and held him until the police arrived, the young men have been interviewed on local TV news shows and been recognized on the streets.
A local public relations manager, Paul Pepe, Sr., is offering a %500 scholarship to Harrigan, who will be attending a local community college in the fall. The donation is in remembrance of his son Paul Pepe, Jr. Pepe said, "We have to do something; this is so outstanding. Outstanding, indeed, and well deserved. Another local retired couple is also anonymously donating $100 to each of the two young men. And being typical of selfless heroes, the young men said they were satisfied only with all the kind words. Bravo!
Banana republic continues in New York State Senate
A full five days after the coup that switched power within the state body, lawsuits are flying and of course nothing's getting done. With state spending, property tax relief, ethics reform and a debate on gay marriage all due to be worked on by the June 22 legislative recess, Espada, Monserrate, and Skelos could not have picked a worse time to throw the body into chaos. Governor David A. Paterson warned of postponing the close of the current session on that date. "There are critical issues to be addressed." New Yorkers should be outraged at this childish bickering by those who are supposed to be leaders. It's absolutely ridiculous!
Chastity becoming a man
No good deed goes unnoticed
In an update to one of the good stories I reported the other day, heroic supermarket employees Ryan Harrigan and Anthony Cavasinni have become local celebrities along with some of their gallant cohorts Harrington's brother Sean, 18, Zachary Nappo, 25, and Grzegorz Sokolowski, 17. Ever since the incident in which these fine fellows chased down a purse snatcher in a supermarket parking lot and held him until the police arrived, the young men have been interviewed on local TV news shows and been recognized on the streets.
A local public relations manager, Paul Pepe, Sr., is offering a %500 scholarship to Harrigan, who will be attending a local community college in the fall. The donation is in remembrance of his son Paul Pepe, Jr. Pepe said, "We have to do something; this is so outstanding. Outstanding, indeed, and well deserved. Another local retired couple is also anonymously donating $100 to each of the two young men. And being typical of selfless heroes, the young men said they were satisfied only with all the kind words. Bravo!
Banana republic continues in New York State Senate
A full five days after the coup that switched power within the state body, lawsuits are flying and of course nothing's getting done. With state spending, property tax relief, ethics reform and a debate on gay marriage all due to be worked on by the June 22 legislative recess, Espada, Monserrate, and Skelos could not have picked a worse time to throw the body into chaos. Governor David A. Paterson warned of postponing the close of the current session on that date. "There are critical issues to be addressed." New Yorkers should be outraged at this childish bickering by those who are supposed to be leaders. It's absolutely ridiculous!
Chastity becoming a man
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Thanks again, I'm cancelling my newspaper, I get all my information here... :o)
Thanks for the recap from the Newsday reporter of my choice.
Nice write up, John. I personally like to hear about the good guys in the world. There are so many we never hear about.
Well, you may not like writing about Chastity Bono, but I liked reading about it. I think it's probably a smart move for her, as she was obviously not comfortable in her own skin. I almost wrote about it myself, but decided against it. Great read, John!
Here! Here! It is time to get personal choice out of government. Choice issues such as gay marriage, abortion, and sexual preferences splashed over the news and dissected by the powers that be should be between the person/persons involved, their medical or spiritual support, and their God. Phew! Now I feel better. Thanks, John!
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I know. I'm slow,like a turtle, but eventually I do get things done. I'm always late to read your articles. I also like reading about the good things that are going on in the world today. I usually turn a blind eye to the tragic happenings. I learned to do that a long time ago when I would become overwhelming sad with all the murders and child abuse happening around us. Please continue your "good news" articles. I'm sure there are others like me who want to be informed, but are selective in what we read. I hope Chastity will finally become a whole and happy person.
Cher's comment was something like "she's my kind"...of course that was on the tabloi show and they do 'bits' to get you to watch the show. Nice job John. Don't steal my reporter!
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