NEW YORK — A potent rush-hour rainstorm swamped the New York metropolitan area on Friday, shutting down some subways and commuter railroads, flooding streets and highways, and delaying flights into LaGuardia Airport.
Up to 5 inches (13 centimeters) of rain fell in some areas overnight, and as much as 7 inches (18 centimeters) more was expected throughout the day, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday morning.
By midday, although there was a break in the downpour, Mayor Eric Adams urged people to stay put if possible. Read More...
WINNERS & LOSERS
BOUNCING BACK AND BEING BOUNCED
[WINNERS]
JOHN SWEENEY This working man’s no stiff. AFL-CIO honcho pulls fast one to get Congress to pull fast-track bill
TARIQ AZIZ His boss is a nutter, but smooth-talking envoy has survived purges and a thousand talk shows
BILL MURRAY Offers money-back guarantee to those who don’t like his movie [& LOSERS]
MARV ALBERT Too much, too soon. P.R. campaign makes Marv seem even dorkier. Read More...
Mary exhibited uncommon honesty and integrity when she returned the money that was left behind by a guest. Upon discovering a bag containing the substantial sum in one of the hotel’s suites, the staff reported to the management who immediately initiated the process of returning the money to the rightful owner. Impressed by Mary's remarkable display of uprightness, the former Anambra State governor took to his Twitter page on Saturday, July 22, 2023, to sing her praises. Read More...