Apr
17
Some of the fiercest opposition to Governor Paterson’s same-sex marriage bill is coming from a fellow Democrat. Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz is also an evangelical minister. WNYC’s Elaine Rivera has more.
REPORTER: Diaz says Paterson insulted all people of faith by introducing the bill so close to major holidays and the installation of a new catholic archbishop. Diaz is planning a rally next month when he’ll call for Paterson’s ouster:
DIAZ: You could put it down, during the month of May, we will bring out thousands and thousands of Hispanic evangelical christians in the city of New York to ask Governor Paterson to step aside.
REPORTER: Diaz is predicting the bill won’t make it past the state senate, but Paterson and bill supporters say they believe they can find the votes. For WNYC, I’m Elaine Rivera. Read more..
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Apr
17
Whether you’re a Yankee fan or a Yankee hater, Thursday’s home opener in the Bronx was a can’t-miss event.
For Yankee fans (photo by James Keivom/Daily News), it was a chance to christen the new ballpark, while at the same time celebrate the 26 World Championships and incredible history of the Bombers.
For Yankee haters (aka Met fans) like myself, it was a chance to get infuriated by the pomp - or in this case pompous - and circumstance of another glorious Yankee opener. You know, the 26 World Championships, the great legends of the past and the new shrine to baseball on full display.
But as much as I was hoping for the celebration to be so over the top that I could goof on it for months to come, I have to admit it was very tastefully done.
John Fogerty was a nice touch, the Bernie Williams song - was it on tape? - was classy, if not a wee bit boring, and the parade of former Yankees was great.
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