At this time of year, I’m asked to visit many schools because it’s graduation time. In the past, I use to ask why do you want me, or I’m sure you can get a more high profile individual, however, the popular response was that because of my history with George Steinbrenner, the Yankees, and a kid that was able to get out of the tough streets of New York that I represent hope.
Month: April 2022
Op-Ed: A Used Bookstore May be the Answer to Your Reading Rut
If you enjoy reading it can be difficult to decide what book to pick up next. Or Perhaps you’re trying to get into reading and don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re like me and nothing in the mountain of books on your shelf is quite appealing. Whatever the reason for your reading rut, you may find what you didn’t know you’re looking for at a used bookstore.
The legend of Gary Cooper and the family that honors him.
I am so blessed to of gotten to know the daughter of one of the all time great movie stars. Her name is Maria Cooper Janis and her dad was three time Academy Award winning actor Gary Cooper. As a little boy I got to see a western film called High Noon. As most latin kids in the Bronx and Brooklyn in the era of the 60s, we just loved western shows and movies. The star of that film was Gary Cooper.
To the Boss he couldn’t walk on water but he was Sweet Lou
George Steinbrenner and Lou Piniella had the greatest relationship of all the players that were ever Yankees during the Steinbrenner era. In 1974 Lou Pinella got traded from KC to the Yanks in Spring Training.Lou walks into George’s office to introduce himself and make it known he was there a day early. George said I’m glad you’re here a day early that will give you an opportunity to get that long hair of yours trimmed.
Interview with DJ Michael Narvaez: “The only place that success comes before work is in the dictionary”
From a young age, DJ Michael Narvaez was captivated by the artistic and musical atmosphere in New York City in the early 70s. Where he grew up in the Bronx, it wasn’t rare for him to hear the inspiring sounds of disco, house music, and hip-hop that shaped his love and passion for music.
Maximizing Life’s Joys in “The Fault in Our Stars”
If you grew up in the legendary days of 2012, chances are you probably have read or heard about John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars. In this dramatic romance, a 16-year-old cancer patient finds a strong connection with someone because of their love of books. They received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the author and head to Amsterdam.
Yankee Tavern, The house that Babe Ruth ate at.
Joe Bastone owns one of the most historic restaurants in New York City. It’s called the Yankee Tavern. I started going there in 1973 when George Steinbrenner use to tell me to go get pastrami sandwiches for him and his staff. In those days I loved going there because I would always hear the incredible […]
“The Landlady” Questions About Blindly Trusting People
Roald Dahl is a famous English writer who has written multiple short stories that question the truth of society. In “The Landlady,” a young man named Billy Weaver finds an old bed and breakfast to stay in. Little did he know that after meeting the loving landlady who took great care of him, we would be staying in the house forever.
After Winning Copyright Lawsuit over “Shape of you,” Ed Sheeran has Decided to Film his Writing Sessions
Ed Sheeran recently won a copyright case at the High Court over allegations that he plagiarized the 2017 hit song “Shape of You.” This is not the first time the pop star has suffered plagiarism accusations, as back in 2017, he settled a $20million copyright case over his single “Photograph.” However, this time he has decided to take measures to prevent this from happening again. Following this last 11-day trial, Sheeran has decided to film “every single writing session.” The musician believes there is a culture of baseless lawsuits intended to squeeze money out of artists who want to avoid the expense of a trial.
‘Perv Busters’ cleaning up NYC subways one creep at a time
Jen Ray and Nancy Sliwa discuss their plan to combat subway crime on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’
YANKEE BATBOYS FOREVER
When you’re a little boy and you are a baseball fan and you go to games the first thing you look at is the players. You fantasize about someday possibly becoming a major leaguer. In the process of looking out on the field, you always notice the little kids in uniform with no number on […]
Is Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends with Us” Worth Reading?
“It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover was surprisingly amazing. While a little bit cheesy and cliché, I couldn’t help but become attached to the characters and plot. It not only pulled my heartstrings, but it opened my eyes to a lot of harsh realities.
