“How’m I doin’?” This was the trademark catchphrase of Edward Irving Koch, the colorful character who served three consecutive terms as the 105th mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. In his phenomenal new documentary, “Koch,” Neil Barsky explores the life and times of the larger-than-life Jewish mayor who helped bring recovery to [...]
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Hurricane Sandy: the aftermath
The northern East Coast of the United States experienced an anomaly a month ago when it was hit by a natural disaster that was uncharacteristic of the region. The hurricane turned out to be a Category 1 disaster, a rating at which many southern folks might have guffawed. However, the difference between southern hurricanes and [...]
Brooklyn Oktoberfest breaks from tradition
In honor of the close of Oktoberfest, I decided to find a new, American example of a beer style that I haven’t tried before. This was not terribly difficult, as it seems every microbrewery in the U.S. is putting out an Oktoberfest (or Maerzen as the style is properly called) these days. I settled on [...]
Thomas’ game: Stellar defense
In order to be a great defensive team, or defensive player, you need to have certain traits. You need to be physical, intense and aggressive, yet responsible on the defensive end. Derrick Thomas, the starting two-guard for the Drexel men’s basketball team, embodies all of those qualities and more and has asserted himself as a [...]
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