Virginia mom shreds 'equity warriors' after son's merit award was kept secret for 2 years--A Fairfax County, Va. mom is calling out the "equity warriors" after officials allegedly delayed notifying her son and hundreds of others about their academic achievements to avoid hurting the feelings of other students.
"What we have here is a pattern and practice of discrimination and systemic injustice," author Asra Nomani told "The Story." "The equity warriors out there want to talk about dismantling the systemic injustice, but they are actually now the purveyors of this racism and discrimination."
MORE AT https://www.foxnews.com/media/virginia-mom-equity-warriors-sons-merit-award-secret-2-years
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
FROM THE MAILBOX: QUESTIONS REGARDING THE LOW INCOME/AFFORDABLE KATZ HOUSING PROJECT
The blog is receiving questions about the taxes this site will pay. The developer has what is known as a PILOT, PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES, These questions are best answered by vlllage oficials and/or staff. You can also see this Gazette article; back copies are in the library.
IN THE NEWS - NYC MAYOR ADAMS FLOATING POSSIBILITY OF HOUSING MIGRANTS ON CRUISE SHIPS AGAIN, PRICE TAG OF $2 BILLION
NYC Mayor Adams floating possibility of housing migrants on cruise ships again
Adams, who spoke Wednesday morning in an interview broadcast by Politico, said “there is no more room” to house the thousands of migrants who began flooding into New York City last year and that his “guesstimate” on the cost of the city’s projected total response would come with a price tag of $2 billion.
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Adams, who spoke Wednesday morning in an interview broadcast by Politico, said “there is no more room” to house the thousands of migrants who began flooding into New York City last year and that his “guesstimate” on the cost of the city’s projected total response would come with a price tag of $2 billion.
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WAPO CONTINUES TO DISAPPOINT, KAREN ATTIAH, VIA THE ETHICS ALARMS BLOG
A Black Columnist Employed By The Washington Post Just Revealed Herself As Not Only A Racist, But An Especially Incompetent One….Now What?
JANUARY 18, 2023 / JACK MARSHALL
It is seldom that a writer for a prestigious publication spontaneously performs the equivalent of placing a neon “I am a racist moron who should never be taken seriously again!” sign on her head, but that’s what Karen Attiah has done. She’s a columnist for The Washington Post “on issues relating to race, gender and international politics, with a special interest in Africa”—naturally, she minored in Black Studies at Columbia, giving her anti-white racist urges just the boost they needed. .......Attiah launched into a Twitter rant this week about how the “Embrace” sculpture (above) is a perfect example of how evil whites still distort the legacy of Dr. King as part of the structural racism and vile white supremacy America thrives on…
Oops! Here’s that virulent white supremacist artist who created “Embrace”:
JANUARY 18, 2023 / JACK MARSHALL
It is seldom that a writer for a prestigious publication spontaneously performs the equivalent of placing a neon “I am a racist moron who should never be taken seriously again!” sign on her head, but that’s what Karen Attiah has done. She’s a columnist for The Washington Post “on issues relating to race, gender and international politics, with a special interest in Africa”—naturally, she minored in Black Studies at Columbia, giving her anti-white racist urges just the boost they needed. .......Attiah launched into a Twitter rant this week about how the “Embrace” sculpture (above) is a perfect example of how evil whites still distort the legacy of Dr. King as part of the structural racism and vile white supremacy America thrives on…
Oops! Here’s that virulent white supremacist artist who created “Embrace”:
LOHUD - FEDS PROBE COVID UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD IN NY AS GOP ACCUSES DEMS OF SYSTEMIC FAILURES, COVER-UP
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Feds probe COVID unemployment fraud in NY as GOP accuses Dems of systemic failures, coverup--David Robinson
New York State Team
Republican federal lawmakers are investigating the historic wave of COVID-19 pandemic fraud that struck New York, raising allegations of Democratic leadership failures and a potential political coverup.
The requests for documents and data are focused on billions of dollars in unemployment insurance benefits lost to fraud. A state audit estimated $11 billion was lost to fraud, while state Labor Department officials asserted the true total is $4 billion. MORE AT
Feds probe COVID unemployment fraud in NY as GOP accuses Dems of systemic failures, coverup--David Robinson
New York State Team
Republican federal lawmakers are investigating the historic wave of COVID-19 pandemic fraud that struck New York, raising allegations of Democratic leadership failures and a potential political coverup.
The requests for documents and data are focused on billions of dollars in unemployment insurance benefits lost to fraud. A state audit estimated $11 billion was lost to fraud, while state Labor Department officials asserted the true total is $4 billion. MORE AT
MAN TRIES TO BREAK INTO DELI WITH HAMMER IN CORTLANDT
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Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Cortlandt, Police Say....On Friday, Jan. 13, around 5 a.m., state police were told by Zio's Italian Deli in Cortlandt at 2040 Albany Post Rd. (Route 9A) that someone had activated their burglar alarm and broken a window.....more at Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Cortlandt, Police Say | Cortlandt Daily Voice
Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Cortlandt, Police Say....On Friday, Jan. 13, around 5 a.m., state police were told by Zio's Italian Deli in Cortlandt at 2040 Albany Post Rd. (Route 9A) that someone had activated their burglar alarm and broken a window.....more at Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Cortlandt, Police Say | Cortlandt Daily Voice
IN THE NEWS - MICROSOFT TO LAY OFF 10,000 WORKERS
Microsoft to Lay Off 10,000 Workers as It Looks to Trim Costs--The job cuts, which amount to less than 5 percent of the company’s work force, are its largest in roughly eight years. MORE AT Microsoft to Lay Off 10,000 Workers as It Looks to Trim Costs - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
WONDROUS THINGS---BY SPECIAL REQUEST
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A reader has many fond memories of collecting Blenko glass with her mother via semi-annual forays at Wondrous Things and wondered if there was anything in the archives. Click on the photo for a 1983 Christmas ad. The Croton location closed in 2008. The Briarcliff location remains.
You can read more about the history of Wondrous Things via a 2019 River Journal article at
MATT TAIBBI ON THE TWITTER FILES, JOLTING, VIA TOM FARANDAS FOLLY
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MATT TAIBBI ON THE TWITTER FILES, JOLTING, VIA TOM FARANDAS FOLLY-----SEE MORE AT https://tomfaranda.typepad.com/folly/2023/01/liberal-very-liberal-matt-taibbi-on-the-twitter-files-stunning.html
FEED THE BIRDS WILL BE AT THE ANNUAL EAGLEFEST 2/4
FEED THE BIRDS WILL BE AT THE ANNUAL EAGLEFEST 2/4
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TOWN OF CORTLANDT K.N.O.W. 2 PREVENT: YOUTH MARIJUANA USE
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K.N.O.W. 2 Prevent: Youth Marijuana Use, What Do We Know and What Should We Do?
Release Date: January 18, 2023
All parents and adult community members are invited to join the Cortlandt Community Coalition for a presentation by adolescent psychologist, youth substance use researcher and Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Kevin Gray.
Amid a shifting legal, policy, and public opinion landscape, we are all faced with an array of mixed messages regarding marijuana. This is particularly challenging when navigating approaches to messaging for youth, who are most vulnerable to adverse outcomes related to marijuana use. Join Dr. Gray for a scientific update on what is known about cannabis and cannabinoids that will specifically focus on the implications of use during adolescent development. Learn strategies for talking with teens to prevent youth marijuana use before it starts, and to intervene when marijuana use is suspected.
Our 2022-23 Virtual Speaker series continues January 26th!
Youth Marijuana Use: What Do We Know and What Should We Do?
Thursday, January 26th, 2023
7:00 - 8:30pm via Zoom
Follow this link for more information, and to register: HTTPS://WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM/E/YOUTH-MARIJUANA-USE-WHAT-DO-WE-KNOW-AND-WHAT-SHOULD-WE-DO-REGISTRATION-482407342347
Release Date: January 18, 2023
All parents and adult community members are invited to join the Cortlandt Community Coalition for a presentation by adolescent psychologist, youth substance use researcher and Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Kevin Gray.
Amid a shifting legal, policy, and public opinion landscape, we are all faced with an array of mixed messages regarding marijuana. This is particularly challenging when navigating approaches to messaging for youth, who are most vulnerable to adverse outcomes related to marijuana use. Join Dr. Gray for a scientific update on what is known about cannabis and cannabinoids that will specifically focus on the implications of use during adolescent development. Learn strategies for talking with teens to prevent youth marijuana use before it starts, and to intervene when marijuana use is suspected.
Our 2022-23 Virtual Speaker series continues January 26th!
Youth Marijuana Use: What Do We Know and What Should We Do?
Thursday, January 26th, 2023
7:00 - 8:30pm via Zoom
Follow this link for more information, and to register: HTTPS://WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM/E/YOUTH-MARIJUANA-USE-WHAT-DO-WE-KNOW-AND-WHAT-SHOULD-WE-DO-REGISTRATION-482407342347
MAKE A CASTLE CHALLENGE AT PAPER GLITTER GLUE
The MAKE A CASTLE CHALLENGE AT PAPER GLITTER GLUE (click here for more on that) reminded us of this old post. Enjoy!
For your viewing pleasure, a gorgeous collection of antique and vintage toy castles, photographed by Thomas Quine, and discovered in Le Musée du Jouet de Bruxelles. True inspiration for our artisans who love to build! Click on the photos below.
For your viewing pleasure, a gorgeous collection of antique and vintage toy castles, photographed by Thomas Quine, and discovered in Le Musée du Jouet de Bruxelles. True inspiration for our artisans who love to build! Click on the photos below.
IN THE NEWS: CONTRACTOR MANDATE--COURTS SAY NO
1/21 AT ORCHID & ELM
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1/21 AT ORCHID & ELM--This coming Saturday, 1/21/23, join us for Furniture Painting Basics: Welcome Sign, from 10am-12pm.
Learn how to transform your old furniture with paint. Find out everything you need to know to get started with this fun new trend while creating a personalized "Welcome" sign for your home. All materials are included -- just bring your imagination and have fun! Register on our website, www.orchidandelm.com. Class is limited to 5 people so sign up quick!TEACHING ACTVIST TABOUT SELLING ILLEGALCRITICAL RACE THEORY CURRICULUM
By Brady Knox, Breaking News Reporter January 17, 2023 08:22 PM
A leading diversity, equity, and inclusion director was caught on tape admitting that he sells illegal lesson plans that teach critical race theory to young students.
Dr. Quintin Bostic made the admission while being secretly recorded by the conservative advocacy group Project Veritas.In videos released by the group, Bostic can be heard bragging about how he is willingly violating state laws with his lesson plans. He describes himself as an "evil salesman." MORE AT Teaching activist talks about selling illegal critical race theory curriculum (washingtonexaminer.com)
A leading diversity, equity, and inclusion director was caught on tape admitting that he sells illegal lesson plans that teach critical race theory to young students.
Dr. Quintin Bostic made the admission while being secretly recorded by the conservative advocacy group Project Veritas.In videos released by the group, Bostic can be heard bragging about how he is willingly violating state laws with his lesson plans. He describes himself as an "evil salesman." MORE AT Teaching activist talks about selling illegal critical race theory curriculum (washingtonexaminer.com)
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