Monthly Archives: November 2010

Mayor Mike: Don’t Make Your Problems Mine

You may have read that Mayor Bloomberg recently told Rupert Murdoch that President Obama is “the most arrogant man I ever met.” Kind of like Chris Christie telling Rush Limbaugh that Nancy Pelosi can afford to drop a few pounds, … Continue reading

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A New York Gritty Thanksgiving

As we approach Thanksgiving Day, let us reflect on what makes us real New Yorkers truly thankful: 1) We are thankful that Mayor Bloomberg hasn’t unleashed the stuffing and gravy police on us (yet). 2) We are thankful that we … Continue reading

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New York’s in a Nanny State of Mind

“Do what I say, if you know what’s good for you.” Who said this?  a) John Gotti; b) your father; c) Mayor Bloomberg. If you’re a real New Yorker, you know the answer is “c”. First Bloomberg decreed no smoking … Continue reading

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Coney No Longer New York Gritty

Under the boardwalk, out of the sun Under the boardwalk, we’ll be having some fun… Sorry kids, fun’s over. When the Drifters first sang this Coney Island anthem, who could have imagined that the Coney boardwalk might be replaced with … Continue reading

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New York Gritty Post-Election Quiz

1) Who said of New York Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo “I’m so very proud of him?”  a) Mario Cuomo;  b) Bill Clinton; c) Kerry Kennedy;  d) Ed Koch 2)   Who said the following?  a) “The first time I met my wife, I made a … Continue reading

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