Activists rally nationwide. War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Tens of thousands of anti-war activists rallied near the White House yesterday, hoping their voices would catalyze opposition in the rest of the country and force a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Protest organizers estimated 300,000 people participated, triple their original target. District … …
Convicted of Aiding Terrorist, Translator Prepares for Prison Cell, Still in Disbelief. Mr. Yousry said he did not blame Ms. Stewart for his troubles. He concludes that his fate is the result of the change in New York after Sept. 11. After the attacks, he says, New York jurors “would rather believe the government” in … …
Judge Orders End to Arrest of Beggars. Forgot to mark this article over the weekend. Recognized my favorite panhandler yesterday while waiting for the express train at GCT. Briefly considered walking over to offer my loose change, but I thought that would be a little weird since she wasn’t even in begging mode. A federal … …
Only in New York…? Seeing a break in traffic, I cross the street near the Korean grocery this morning and immediately encounter a loudly muttering (big) man approaching from the opposite direction. I shift left, and he shifts toward me. I shift back to the right and he quickly moves in the same direction. I … …
First Murder Charge in ’64 Civil Rights Killings of 3. The most infamous unresolved case from America’s civil rights struggle four decades ago – the 1964 abduction and killing of three voter-registration volunteers by nightriders on a lonely rural road in Mississippi – was revived last night with the arrest of a longtime leader of … …
Last night while riding the 2 train home, I noticed that “Pauline” was back. Please have a heart, and help me feed my children. Hadn’t seen her on the 4/5 for several months, which had given me hope that she was doing better. I had one dollar left from buying dumplings, but I hesitated for … …
This morning shortly after 9:00, a person jumped in front of the train as it entered the Fulton St. station. The 4/5 platform was crowded when I arrived, and I parked in my usual spot to land in front of a stairwell at GCT. A few minutes later, people started to pour in our direction … …
Friday evening she was on the train again. “Will someone help my children?” I recognized the voice and turned around just before we pulled into the station. Determined to help, I fumbled for a dollar, but I was on the other side of a sea of bodies, and she was out the door quickly and … …
Last night as I was riding the express train from Grand Central, a young widow entered the car asking for money to feed her children. She was pretty, dressed fine, but despite her seemingly upbeat demeanor, the desperation in her voice was apparent. I started to reach into my pocket for change but let her … …
What a great weekend… Long lost friends rediscovered, quality time with the parents, good food, and warm winter weather. Even Sunday football became an afterthought. As I departed for the airport yesterday morning, I watched a duck cross the street in our peaceful neighborhood.