I'm a jerk and you are, too
I am a selfish, uncaring ingrate. I’m tactless, inconsiderate and generally unworthy of my daily oxygen intake. By the way,…
Just what do you mean, Mr. Mayor?
I was fortunate enough to have been able to take a much-needed vacation last week. I preface this column with…
Governor Pataki, may I buy you a map?
A lot has happened in the last eight years. In 1994 I was a junior in college in Ohio. (I…
UNbothered by U.N.
Anyone who pays attention to story bylines will notice that I like anniversaries. Just the other day — Saturday to…
Sign me up
It’s been more than three months now since city officials admitted that a law on our books is unconstitutional. A…
At the end of the day, it's Phyllis time
Okay, I have to admit it — I’ve always liked Phyllis Green. Back when Phyllis was working so hard to…
Notice: War in progress
As a member of the media, I often find myself defending my trade and what it is that we do.…
Honest Abe? Or gay Abe?
Everyone knows the story of Abe Lincoln, right? It’s the mother of all “try, try again” mantras. Practically every political…
Luck smiles not on WNY
Here we go again. For anyone not paying attention, last Friday the FBI arrested four men from Lackawanna on charges…
Happy Patriots Day?
I’m not afraid of much. A couple weeks ago, we had a bat flying around in our house, but I…