Author: Tom Faranda
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NYT: “Scams, Schemes, Ruthless Cons: The Untold Story of How Jeffrey Epstein Got Rich”
Even though I can’t stand all the coverage of Jeffrey Epstein – he’s dead, who cares – of course it’s politically motivated to find dirt on Trump – this article on his early years is amazing. A huge amount of digging went into it by the Times reporters. It is a long feature to read…
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A little info on the new Archbishop of New York
I have no idea who this guy is, but he seems to have some information.
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Friday cocktail – the Kentucky Colonel
I posted the Monte Carlo last week and the Kentucky Colonel simply substitutes bourbon for rye whiskey. While Zach here says the drink is a riff on the Monte Carlo it’s liel the other way around with the Colonel predating the Monte Carlo. Farandaville recipe. Almost identical to the guy above. 2 oz. bourbon –…
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Catholic League comments on retirement of Cardinal Dolan.
This PR was written by Bill Donohue, the head of the Catholic League – Cardinal Dolan Will Be Missed Bill Donohue December 18, 2025 It is an understatement to say that the Catholic League will miss Cardinal Timothy Dolan—he is a very special man. He always fought for justice, and his amiable character won the…
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Gov. Hochul signs bill; doctors can kill their patients.
Hochul writes that doctor assisted suicide is a “civil rights” issue on a par with gay marriage. Here’s an excellent article in the NYP on her decision. I’m surprised it took this long for the Democrat Party – in total control of NY State government – to get this passed. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday she’ll…
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NYT: Why Both Republicans and Democrats Are Wrong About Health Care
If you want top quality healthcare – you can’t get it without someone paying – a lot. The cost goes up every year as more and more procedures and meds are developed. And professional staff is expensive – I have a young ICU nurse client in a major Westchester hospital. Not counting benefits her salary…