"They first came for the Communists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn't speak up because I was a Protestant.
Then they came for me - and by that time no one was left to speak up" - Pastor Martin Niemöller
"I am only one, but I am one.
I cannot do everything, but I can do something.
And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.
What I can do, I should do.
And what I should do, by the grace of God,
I will do." - Edward Everett Hale
I am writing to have this statement submitted in addition to the testimony I gave at the hearing on July 13th. Having three minutes to speak, while accommodating to others who wish to testify, does not allow for all of the information one possesses to get into the record. I appreciate having the opportunity to add this statement.
The Real Free Lunch: Markets and Private Property. By Milton Friedman
At the moment, we in the United States have available to us, if we will take it, something that is about as close to a free lunch as you can have. After the fall of communism, everybody in the world agreed that socialism was a failure. Everybody in the world, more or less, agreed that capitalism was a success...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A meeting about a controversial plan for the Muslim American Society to build a mosque in Midland Beach ended the same way it began: with tension, anger and even hostility...
The two-hour affair was intended for members of the community to ask questions about MAS ...
Stop the Mosque at Ground Zero Rally. PART 1. NYC, June 6, 2010
“We are threatened right here in America by mosques that are issuing fatwas against us…I understand the symbolism of a mosque…they’ve been built historically on the sites of Jewish temples, churches, Hindu temples — it’s a sign of being conquered. After they conquer a country, every church, every temple, must be converted to a mosque...
Stop the Mosque at Ground Zero Rally. PART 2. NYC, June 16, 2010
This is a war memorial. This has the blood of our American brothers on it. And I say that we designate the Burlington war memorial, that it’s a historic landmark, like Gettysburg, like Pearl Harbor. And we are going to sue the U.S. government to get a designation of war memorial status.
I do not believe that the landmarks commission...
Daniel M. Donovan: we are all the products of immigration...
Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. was elected Richmond County District Attorney in November 2003, becoming the first Republican elected District Attorney in New York City in over fifty years. He was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2007 with nearly 70% of the vote, with the endorsement of the Republican, Conservative and Independence parties.
A great deal has been written about the Tea Party movement in America – some of it correct, much of it lies and smears. Rarely do we, the people within the movement, have an opportunity to speak directly to a community and relate the facts; to set the record straight.
... I do not believe they bring us closer together. I think the only way to bridge these gaps is to stop pointing them out and start just seeing people. Maybe if spoken by a black man it will have more weight. Thoughts??
Dana International, or Sharon Cohen, is one of the biggest stars in Israel. She won the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Diva", a song which represents her perfectly; this victory made her famous in all the world...
A native of Ukraine, Galit has become known for her signature opulent evening and bridal gowns rendered in silks, satins and lace. Her desire to create stunning fashions came to her early on and as a girl she made her own doll’s clothing. She went on to develop her skills and knowledge of the fashion industry first in Europe, then in Israel, and finally in the United States where she launched Galit Couture in 1997.
The Ross Sisters (Aggie, Maggie, and Elmira) were a trio of singing acrobatic contortionists who rose to brief fame in the 1940s. The scene above is from a 1944 MGM musical entitled “Broadway Rhythm.” The term “solid” was period slang for “excellent...”
Islander’s Kids Learning Day Care Center has been established since 2004. This center has unique education programs for their 2 and 3 year old classes. They can be proud of their FREE UNIVERSAL PRE-K, advanced Kindergarten programs and NYC and NYS Licensed professional teachers. To help working parents, they open their doors from 7am to 7pm year round.
As Russians Move In and Flourish, Resentment Follows
Mother Russia has long been ensconced in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach, feasting on pirogi, borscht and the tang of salty air reminiscent of Odessa. But her assimilated children have been planting colonies across the New York area, and one of the largest is flourishing on Staten Island.
The Staten Island Community Center is a place where academic excellence, individual achievement and the warmth of a community merge together. The Staten Island Community Center is run by SICC Inc., a non-profit community organization whose function is cultural, educational, and social improvements for Staten Island and greater New York community.
"Hava Nagila" (הבה נגילה in Hebrew) is a Hebrew folk song, the title meaning "let us rejoice". It is a song of celebration, especially popular amongst Jewish and Roma communities, and is a staple of band performers at Jewish festivals...
