49ers QB Brock Purdy played well in Super Bowl 58 going 23 for 38 for 255 yards. He threw 1 TD and no picks. Mahomes was great leading his Chiefs on a TD drive in OT. He went 34 for 46 for 330 yards with 2 TDs and had 1 INT. Mahomes won the Super Bowl MVP for his clutch performance.
Even though over a week ago, Mets Owner Steve Cohen gave his president of Baseball Ops & GM (David Stearns) the green light to pursue premier DH J.D. Martinez despite the Mets being over the Luxury Tax threshold which cost them an extra 110%, it's not happening. Just more talk than substance.
On 7/21 the Entertainment World lost a true singing legend. Tony Bennett passed away at age 96. He was an outstanding Artist as well as a masterful stylist of American music standards. I grew up listening to Tony Bennett. He like Frank Sinatra, was among the favorites of Italian-American households.
The Mets signed Scherzer in 2022 to a 3-year, $130 million deal. Despite his impressive career stats (210-106, 3.15) and good stats with the Mets (20-9, 3.02). This season he's 9-4 with a 4.01 ERA. He never won the big games for NY. He's been traded to Texas for cash and prospects.
NFL legend Jim Brown passed away on May 19th, 2023 at age 87. Many consider him the greatest Running Back ever. He played 9 years and led the NFL in Rushing in 8 of those 9 years. He was a 3x MVP and averaged over 100 yards a game for his career. Amazingly he never missed a game in his NFL career.
MLB's most expensive team ever, the Mets, season finally came to an end on Sunday. They finished with a 75-87 record in 4th place, 30 games out of 1st place. Mets Owner Steve Cohen spent money wildly. They resorted to trading their two expensive Aces Scherzer and Verlander and it cost them.
After, the Mets finished the season with a disappointing 75-87 record despite having the largest payroll in MLB history of $343 million (Excluding the Luxury Tax). Mets hire the Yankees Bench Coach Carlos Mendoza, 43 to be their manager. Mendoza gets a 3-year deal with a Club option for a 4th.
Embattled LI Republican Congressman George Santos will no longer be serving himself in Congress. On December 1st, 2023 at about 11am he was expelled from Congress by a vote of 311-114. New York will soon hold a special election to fill his seat.
On 1/10/23 legendary Rock guitarist, Jeff Beck passed away at 78. No one will ever be able to duplicate his unique sound. Eric Clapton said, "It's like he's pulling the strings." Jimmy Page said in 2009 when he inducted Beck into Rock & Roll Hall "Jeff has gotten better with age."
From 1952-1958 the TV Superhero known as Superman was played by George Reeves. This mild-mannered reporter known as Clark Kent who worked for The Daily Planet became a TV icon to children and adults. His life tragically ended in 1959 of an apparent suicide. Murder is more likely.
If you haven't already made your pilgrimage back to the country of your ancestors, I recommend you do so. I made mine when I was 34. I went to Italy to visit the birthplace of my grandparents (Sicily). I also spent time in Northern Italy visiting a friend in Rome and relatives in Asti.
KC, the Yankees hope finished their disappointing 2024 season on a losing note. Michael King got the L. He went 4 innings and allowed 3 solo homers.
The 2023 Subway Series is over. The two NY teams split the series 2-2. On Wednesday (7/26) the Yankees outpitched the Mets 3-1.
Dowling College in Oakdale, Long Island was a small, private liberals arts college. It was situated on a picture-perfect property. The focal point of the campus was the Summer mansion of railroad heir William K. Vanderbilt. Dowling was unique by having its own rowing and flying team.
I was 9 when my father took my brother and me to our first MLB game. It was at Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens. The Pirates played the Mets. The Mets won 11-9. I was so excited with my glove in hand. I lost my voice from rooting so hard. I saw Ron Swoboda and Willie Stargell both hit homeruns.
On 1/18, the Mets signed veteran OF Tommy Pham on a 1-year, $6 million deal. Pham will be 35 in March. Pham has some power. He hit 17 HRs last season and twice in his career he's hit over 20 HRs. This signing should mean Darin Ruf's time with the Mets is likely over.
The Steelers beat the Browns 28-14. Pittsburgh finishes the season with a 9-8 record. They were edged out of the playoffs by Miami today who beat the Jets 11-6.
Mets ace deGrom is often referred to as the current-day Seaver. Are these two aces actually comparable? deGrom is now over after signing a 5-year $185 million free agent deal to play for the Texas Rangers. He ends his Mets career with an 82-57 record an impressive 2.52 ERA.
April 14th, 1865 was the day President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. He and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln were attending a play at Ford's Theater. John Wilkes Booth, a well-known Actor, and Sothern Loyalist entered Lincoln's unguarded Theater box and escaped.
At 45 Tom Brady has officially retired. No other QB in NFL history has won 7 Super Bowls thrown for more yardage (89,214) and more TDs (644) than Tom Brady who was drafted in the 6th round by New England in 2000. In his final season stats (25 TDs, 9 INTs, 4,694 yards).
On 8/31/20, legendary Mets pitcher Tom Seaver passed away. He was my childhood baseball hero and my favorite Met. A man I respected for his talent, leadership, and what he accomplished. Seaver was a Hall of Fame pitcher who won 311 games, won a World Series, and won 3 Cy Young awards.
Remembering your first car is like remembering your first kiss, your first relationship. For me, it was a 1969 Chevelle Malibu with a 6-cyclinder 250 engine. It was turquoise with a white painted top. It was so easy to keep clean and repair, especially tune-up.
Mets gave into Lindor's contract demand of being signed before opening day last season. He batted .230 with 20 HRs and 63 RBIs which was disappointing, especially the batting average. However, this season is a different story. He's hit .270 with 26 HRs and 107 RBIs.
It's March 19th. Gas has gone up 20 cents a gallon in the past month thanks to rising Oil prices. Today (WTI) Crude Oil is now trading at $82.03 a barrel. Brand-name gas in my area on LI has risen from $2.99 to $3.19 a gallon.
Buck Showalter won NL Manager of the Year. He was voted the winner by his peers. Mets made the playoffs and nearly won their division, They feel out of 1st place in the last week of the 2022 season. The Mets won 101 games this season. Unfortunately, they lost the wild card series to the Padres.
Hollywood lost a cinema legend on 2/9/20. Kirk Douglas died at the age of 103. He may be best known for playing Vincent van Gogh in "Lust for Life" or to others playing the role of Spartacus. He was the epitome of toughness and intensity. His movie career have left us a lifetime of memories.
Just like you remember your first car, your first pet leaves you with many memories that last a lifetime. My first and favorite pet was a mix breed dog named "Brownie" who I found on a Brooklyn apartment rooftop when I was six. Brownie was our loyal and loving dog for 15 years.
If you play guitar or are just an avid listener of guitar leads, you have your Top 10 list. I share my list. Let me know if we agree on some or any that I've listed? If not, tell me what are your Top 10 must-listen-to leads are.
If you're single, it's not easy to meet someone, especially if you are 50+ years of age like I am. Meeting someone in High School or at College was ideal. However, if you didn't meet your special someone then, then where do you meet them? Online dating is worth a few trys but beware...
Rams won Super Bowl 56, 23-20 in LA. They didn't cover the spread, were 4.5 point favorites. The trade that brought Stafford to the Rams has paid off. Bengals had the lead late in the 4th quarter but a determined Stafford led his team to victory. He threw 3 TDs, two to Kupp who was the MVP.
Boston, it was the Red Sox 6-2 over the Yankees in the wild card game. In the 1st, Bogaerts a 2-run HR. In the 3rd Schwarber a solo HR. Cole was relieved in the 3rd. He went 2 innings allowed 2 runs on 4 hits, struck out 4, and walked 2. Eovaldi went 5.1 innings allowed 1 run on 4 hits, 8 Ks.
Noah Syndergaard missed all of '20 and most of '21 recovering from Tommy John surgery. He started today, went just 1 inning, allowed 2 runs on 3 hits. He finishes the season going 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA, but pitched just 2 innings all year. He's a free agent. I expect the Mets to sign him for a year/2
Experiencing Vertigo for the first time is scary. You feel like you were hit by a title wave. You have no balance, can't stand up straight initially once an attack comes on. You feel nauseous and dizzy. Suddenly your world is spinning out of control. Getting it a second time I learned what to do.
In Game 4 of the ALCS, after a 1.5-hour rain delay, it ended 6-5 Houston. Astros completed the series sweep and go on to play the Phillies in the World Series. The Yankees blew a 3-0 lead. Pena hit a 3-run HR that tied the game at 3-3. Yankees couldn't contain the Astros and their season ends.
On 9/18 it was the 53rd anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's passing. Many still consider him to be the greatest, most influential rock guitarist ever. He died of a drug overdose at age 27 in London. Hendrix's music and performances are legendary and mesmerizing.
Houston, Texans routed the Browns 45-14. Flacco magical short season came to an abrupt end. In the third quarter, he threw two costly INTs both were pick-6s. Meanwhile, CJ Stroud was accurate and steady going 16/21 for 274 yards with 3 TDs.
Mercury International bought what was Dowling College in Oakdale in 2017 in a bankruptcy sale. They sold the property on 12/17/21 for $42 million to China Orient Asset Management Co. Ltd which is based in Beijing. They have no plans for the property. Sadly the senseless vandalism continues.
RG3 made his 4th start and did not last the game. However, he contributed enough help and got help from his RB Crowell and the Browns defense, to earn Cleveland their 1st win of 2016.
I recently watched one of my favorite movies "Big" on TV for the third time. The movie starred Tom Hanks and co-starred Robert Loggia whose parents were born in Sicily. Loggia also co-starred in "Scarface."
Anyone that's played guitar on stage or in their room has their own Top 10 Greatest Guitarists list and reasons why.
Larry David is from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. David is the Co-Creator of "Seinfeld" and the Creator of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" which Season 12, the final season, premiered on Sunday (2/4).
June 16th is Father's Day. Don't wait until Father's Day to celebrate just that day. Cherish the time you spend with him. I was flat-out lucky to have a rock-solid father for 50 years of my life when a few of my closest friends lost their Dads when they were teenagers.
On Veterans Day, be sure to thank all those that served and it's a somber day to remember all those that lost their lives serving our country. My late father served in WWII aboard the Antietam CV-36 and my nephew served in Afghanistan in the Marines.
May 14th was Mother's Day. Don't wait until Mother's Day or her birthday to appreciate that you still have a mother. My life hasn't been the same since Mom passed on 5/29/08. However, I realize how fortunate I was to have such a wonderful mother for so long.
Every month a new batch of scratch-offs come out. They are visually appealing and tempt you to buy them. Scratch-off can be a rush. However, they can be addictive and you can burn your money quickly. Don't stay and play where you buy them.
I decided to head South to North Carolina. It was touted to be a good place to live and work, which it is. Unfortunately, the good paying job part never materialized. I tried. Next!
The transition from New York to North Carolina wasn't as smooth as the new roads that abound in NC. The quality of life was good, housing is affordable, but can you land a good paying job in the area?
If you're considering moving to the South from New York to say, North Carolina, get ready to embrace change. Living in North Carolina for me was peaceful and positive, but not productive financially. However, NC does offer a good quality of life and then there's college basketball which rules.