Opinion: Happy Thanksgiving
The Buck Starts Here wishes a happy Thanksgiving to our readers. For progressives there is much to be thankful for this year.
The Buck Starts Here wishes a happy Thanksgiving to our readers. For progressives there is much to be thankful for this year.
Liberals and their ilk obviously won the executive branch of the United States government for another four years with the reelection of President Barack Obama, but they still pick fights as much as they did before the election – if not more.
Earlier Tuesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in the region, renewing America's commitment to Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at her side.
As the politicians on the "left" and other persons on the political "left" insist that the election is over and that is why the rest of Americans should move on and drop the Benghazi, Libya controversy, those "leftists" need to understand exactly why the truth about the Benghazi terrorist attack needs to come out.
Revelations surrounding David Petraeus' affair have prompted the tin foil hat crowd on the right to find all sorts of conspiracies about why the news that CIA Director David Petraeus was having an affair with his biographer was released after the election.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is obviously in the wrong business. He is becoming more of a television celebrity by the minute and getting much better reviews as a television performer than as governor.
Who was the apple of New Yorker's eyes during and after Hurricane Sandy?
An Israeli official said Israel hoped to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis as well and signaled Egypt was likely to play a key role in enforcing any truce.
Biden is just the latest Obama administration official to visit New Jersey.
Residents who want a chance to attend must register online by December 13. The drawing will then be held on December 14, so winners of the lottery can have more than a month to make arrangements to travel to Washington, D.C.
Fox News Channel has reported that, "Lockheed-Martin saying that they will not issue layoff warnings before the November election."
There is a new breed of truthers on the right. Joining the paranoid ranks of the advocates of a government role in 9-11 and the birthers fascination with President Obama's birth certificate are conservatives that believe the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is making up jobs numbers to benefit President Obama.
Paula Broadwell and Jill Kelley need to be removed from the top of the nation's top newspaper publications and demoted to the likes of the National Enquirer.
President Barack Obama said there is still much work to be done on the long road to recovery from Superstorm Sandy as he toured heavily damaged areas of Staten Island and other communities on Thursday.
Lt. Kevin Gallagher was lauded by the president for going "above and beyond the call of duty" in the middle of one of Sandy's bitterest incidents.
On a conference call with donors Romney claimed that Obama won because he gave "gifts" to African Americans, Latinos and young voters.
Obama's press conference confirmed the fear that many Americans have. It's the fear that Americans are apparently in for more of the same in terms of having a non-compromising and less-than-totally-transparent politician in the Oval Office.
From Manhattan to Queens, hospitals remained closed Wednesday night while smaller facilities are being forced to pick up the slack. A lack of space at the city's medical facilities is leaving no room for error.
Sandy tore apart homes and knocked out power to thousands, forcing many residents of the borough to live like nomads for weeks.
It was the president's first press conference in eight months and he clearly wanted to talk about the so-called "fiscal cliff," but instead got hit with the sex scandal that drove his CIA director off the cliff and threatens to have another top general join him.
She will remain the one woman in a leadership position in the room when important issues effecting women are negotiated over the next year and a strong reminder that Democrats stand with women and promote them to positions of power.
In his first comments on the scandal, President Barack Obama tells a White House news conference that from what he's seen, no classified information was disclosed that would harm national security.
Republican City Councilman James Oddo believes the president's visit to the hard-hit borough could provide residents with the emotional lift they need.
It's almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who's winning in Chicago.
It is time to end the tax exempt status of religious organizations that advocated for a partisan candidate.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
We're in for a decent Sunday with highs in the upper 80s, but skies won't be as bright by the afternoon and evening.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday there was "every indication" that Hezbollah was behind the Golan Heights attack.
The Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on Saturday, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
We're in for a decent Sunday with highs in the upper 80s, but skies won't be as bright by the afternoon and evening.
New York City restaurant owners have until Aug. 3 to apply for roadside permits under the city's new outdoor dining guidelines.
New York state is banning realistic active shooter drills in schools after parents, activists and lawmakers expressed concerns that they traumatize children and normalize violence.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
We're in for a decent Sunday with highs in the upper 80s, but skies won't be as bright by the afternoon and evening.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
We're in for a decent Sunday with highs in the upper 80s, but skies won't be as bright by the afternoon and evening.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and severely damaged businesses.
We're in for a decent Sunday with highs in the upper 80s, but skies won't be as bright by the afternoon and evening.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
The Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on Saturday, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs.
Gleyber Torres' two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning, Aaron Judge hit his 37th homer as he reached base a career-high six times and the New York Yankees rallied past the Boston Red Sox 11-8.
Spencer Schwellenbach struck out a career-best 11 over seven dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Atlanta Braves stopped a six-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory against the New York Mets.
Looking to spark a struggling club, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers: catcher Agustín Ramírez, infielder Jared Serna and infielder Abrahan Ramírez.
Mets ace Kodai Senga is expected to miss rest of regular season after he suffered a calf strain in his season debut Friday against the Braves.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
How long is too long to remain in the workplace and when should one retire? New Yorkers have all sorts of ideas.
Our expert panel breaks down the new dynamics of the 2024 presidential election after President Joe Biden announced he will not seek reelection.
New Jersey hasn't elected a Republican senator in over 50 years. Developer Curtis Bashaw hopes to change that. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Bob Menendez resigning his U.S. Senate seat means an upheaval in New Jersey politics that could open the door for a Republican. Plus, our expert panel breaks down the impact of Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket.
Emergency crews responded to Point Lookout after the boat started sinking.