Month: February 2021

Curtis Sliwa Celebrates 42nd Anniversary with John & Margo Catsimatidis

Curtis Sliwa Celebrates 42nd Anniversary with John & Margo Catsimatidis

Curtis Sliwa with John & Margo Catsimatidis, Guardian Angels board members, celebrating Guardian Angels Day, Feb 17th, 2021. In honor of 42 years of service, John & Margo took out a full page ad in the NY Post and dedicated the entire day on WABC to the work of Curtis Sliwa and the Guardian Angels for the past 42 years,

NYC law enforcement group “Guardian Angels” to hold press conference to announce increased subway patrols after more attacks on innocent riders

NYC law enforcement group “Guardian Angels” to hold press conference to announce increased subway patrols after more attacks on innocent riders

50TH & LEXINGTON (2/17/2021, 10:30 A.M.): Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, will be joined by dozens of fellow Guardian Angels in a press conference to announce increased patrols on the New York City subway system to combat a recent surge in violent crime just days before the public transit system resumes overnight hours.

Guardian Angels Honor the Life of Corky Lee

Guardian Angels Honor the Life of Corky Lee

This past Saturday 2/6 we were asked to be the honor guard for the funeral caravan for the photo/journalist for the Chinatown community CORKY LEE. He was a great friend to all of our Guardian Angels and helped in the last year to keep us connected to everyone and anything going on in the Chinese community.

Guardian Angels Animal Protection & WABC Team Together to Find Tuxedo the Cats Killer

Guardian Angels Animal Protection & WABC Team Together to Find Tuxedo the Cats Killer

Last week a beautiful black & white cat named “Tuxedo” and dubbed the “Mayor of NYCHA’s Breukelen Houses” was viciously killed by two pit bulls egged on by their sadistic owners. Tuxedo had lived on the grounds since 2011 and was part of a managed feral colony cared for by cat rescuer Latonya Walker.

There She Is

I used to hate going to the dentist, and if my dentist is reading this, I don’t mean you. I mean the one I went to before you.

Now, when I go to the dentist, I make a day of it, sleep in, breakfast in bed. I put on clean underwear in case something goes horribly wrong.

At work, I bullshit around and have a wine cooler anesthetic for lunch.

“Open.”
“Wider.”
“Good.”
“Relax.”
He drills.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
“Remarkable.”
“Never seen anything like it.”

Once, he found the tooth fairy inside; pulled her out.
She was chewed up.
And nearly dead.

Brandon Roy

Brandon Roy

Flashback Athlete of the Month for February 2021 Bio Highlights Bio Brandon Dawayne Roy is an American basketball coach and former player. He played for the Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves during his time with the NBA. Some of his nicknames include “B-Roy” and “The Natural”. In 2012, he played five games with the […]

Sky Brown

Sky Brown

Athlete of the Month for February 2021 Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio Highlights Bio Sky Brown is the world’s youngest professional skateboarder who is set compete for Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, which will be the first Olympic Games in which skateboarding is included. Brown was born in Miyazaki, Japan and has a Japanese […]

Dick Smith

Dick Smith

Make Up Artist of the Month for September 2021 Bio Gallery Bio Richard Emerson Smith, otherwise known as Dick Smith, was an American makeup artist who specialized in special effects make-up. He was born on June 26, 1922, in Larchmont, New York and was married to Jocelyn DeRosa. Smith was not only known for his […]

Adrienne Raquel

Adrienne Raquel

Photographer of the Month for February 2021 Instagram Linkedin Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Adrienne Raquel is a New York based photographer who uses her work as a way to represent the black female perspective and aim for more diversity and inclusion in the photography world. Her talent has been utilized in campaigns by impressive names […]

Romeo Hunte

Romeo Hunte

Fashion Designer of the Month for February 2021 Twitter Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Romeo Hunte was born in Brooklyn and had an interest in fashion at a young age. His unique clothing is meant to be incorporate luxurious and practical designs. He launched his namesake label in 2013 and continues to launch extraordinary outerwear […]

Easy Life

Easy Life

Underground Artist of the Month for February 2021 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Mouse-pointer Bio Daydreams Bio “Easy Life” an alternative band with chill hip-hop tones, from Leicester, UK has been gaining popularity since they were awarded the 2nd place spot on the BBC’s annual music poll, “Sound of 2020.” The band of five delivers […]

Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole

Flashback Artist of the Month for February 2021 Bio Medley Bio Natalie Maria Cole was born on February 6, 1950 and was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. In the mid-1970s Cole made her name in the R&B genre and is well-known for her accomplishments in the music industry. Cole released several soul, R&B, pop, […]

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