Well, the world went back into turmoil. Peace talks between Iran and USA failed War in Iran will now escalate again. Stocks fell and petroleum prices increased. Latest Trump fight is with Pope Leo. Belorussian President Victor Orban lost his attempt to stay in office, a huge loss for Trump, but big plus for European leaders. Oh, my original blog site reached 5 million views today. Yesterday was our day for a Broadway show.  We wanted a matinee in close walking distance of Times Square.  Both half-price ticket stands were close by our hotel. The small one had no lines, but nothing much to offer. No worthy half- price tickets MJ The Musical had seats for $250/person, and was a ways away. The main one had a long line. However, I had my walking cane with me, which allowed for immediate walk-up to a ticket booth. There were two half-price offerings,  The Great Gatsby , a musical, but five blocks away. The Outsiders , across the street from the Marriott Marquis. This was ...

Until I mentioned his name in  my blog of two days ago , chances are that you never before heard of him.   Making a spectacular finish:  Muslim 32-year old Zohran Mamdani, a progressive state legislator. Well, as you know by now,  Mamdani shocked the city by beating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary on Tuesday .  A huge hurdle remains:  4November2025 when he runs against Cuomo ( who will be allowed to compete as an independent) , current mayor Eric Adams ( also now an independent ), the Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, and other potential independent candidates.   Under normal circumstance, you would give Sliwa no chance.  But this time, three Democrats will trisect their votes, providing Sliwa an opportunity to sneak in as mayor.  I saw this WABC radio spot actually suggesting Sliwa as a possible Veep candidate last year. Ranked choice will not be used.  This process is called the  first-past-the-post...