About James K. Kallstrom James K. Kallstrom is a former assistant FBI director. He led the investigation into the 1996 explosion of TWA Flight 800. He was a supervising agent in the New York investigation of the Cosa Nostra criminal network that resulted in the Mafia Commission Trial of 1985–1986. Kallstrom worked for 27 years at the FBI and has […]
About Dr. Lori Billinghurst Dr. Lori Billinghurst, MD, MSc, FRCPC is an Attending Physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is an expert and thought leader in pediatric brain injury and neurocritical care and serves as the Neurology Director of the Neonatal Neurocritical Care Program at CHOP. […]
About Joe Pietersen Joe Pietersen is well-known as a tenacious fullback for the South African rugby team Sharks, but also renowned for his on-the-ground work to save rhinos and other animals threatened by wildlife crime. He is co-founder of Nkombe Rhino, a non-profit organization set up to protect the rhinos of the Blue Canyon Conservancy near Hoedspruit, South Africa. “We are fighting a […]
About Arthur Piccolo Arthur Piccolo is chairman of the Bowling Green Association and the co-founder of the Lower Manhattan Historical Society. He has been active in Lower Manhattan the area from City Hall south to the Battery since the 1980s promoting the past, present and future of Lower Manhattan New York’s first community created as New Amsterdam in the 1600s. […]
About Ernie Anastos Ernie Anastos is a distinguished Emmy award-winning TV news legend in New York City. He anchors the news on Fox 5 and hosts a new Fox program, ‘New York’s Star of the Day.’ Mr. Anastos is an avid supporter of the Greek American Community in New York and is the host of the 86th annual televised Greek […]
About Peter King Congressman Peter King – a Republican – is serving his twelfth term in the U.S. House of Representatives – last reelected with 68.5% of the vote – – the highest margin of any Congressional candidate on Long Island. Congressman King is a leading authority on terrorism and cyber security. Congressman King is a member of the Homeland […]
About Kevin McCarthy House Majority Leader Congressman Kevin McCarthy is a Republican from California. He represents California’s 23rd district – near Bakersfield. After he was elected to Congress in 2006 – Kevin quickly became Chief Deputy Whip and later served as Majority Whip. In 2014 – he was elected Majority Leader of the House – where he now leads Congress […]
About Lindsey Graham United States Senator Lindsey Graham is the senior Senator of South Carolina – elected in 2003. Senator Graham is often seen as one of the most rational members of the U.S, Senate. He was a candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. He has since withdrawn from the race and endorsed Senator Ted Cruz. He served in […]
About Mike Turner Congressman Mike Turner – is the Congressman from Ohio’s 10th district – elected in 2002. For 10 years prior to Congress – he was the Mayor of Dayton Ohio. He is currently a member of the Armed Services and Government Reform committees. In 2009 – he was named Ranking Member on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee of the […]
About Dr. Mehmet Öz Dr. Mehmet Öz better known as Dr. Oz – is a cardiothoracic surgeon – author – and television personality. Oz first appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004 – and later on Larry King Live and other TV programs. In 2009 – The Dr. Oz Show – a daily television program focusing on medical issues […]
About Jimmy McMillan James “Jimmy” McMillan is best known as the founder of the “Rent Is Too Damn High Party,” a New York-based political party. He is an American political activist, Vietnam War veteran, as well as a former postal worker and private investigator from Brooklyn, New York. McMillan has run for office several times since 1993, most notably in […]
About Michael Goodwin Michael Goodwin is the chief political columnist for the New York Post and nypost.com, writing on national, international, and New York issues in a full-page column that appears each Wednesday and Sunday. Goodwin also offers commentary on the Fox News Channel and various radio stations. Before joining the Post in 2009, he was the political columnist for […]
About Michael Dowling Michael Dowling is president and chief executive officer of the Northwell Health, and the Grand Marshall of the 2017 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He grew up in Limerick, Ireland. He earned his undergraduate degree from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, and his master’s degree from Fordham University. As a young man, Dowling worked on […]
About Nick Adams Nick Adams President Donald Trump has taken a page from Oprah Winfrey and has started recommending books. Trump tweeted out a suggestion for people to read a book by Nick Adams. He called it a “must read.” The book, Green Card Warrior, My Quest for Legal Immigration in an Illegals’ System. The merit-based system is the way […]
About Robert Casey United States Senator Robert Casey – is the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania – and he previously served as Pennsylvania Treasurer 2004- 2006 and Pennsylvania Auditor General from 1997 to 2004. He is a Democrat. Casey is the son of Bob Casey – Sr. – a former Governor of Pennsylvania. He is the first Democrat to […]
About John Heubusch John Heubusch is the executive director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. Prior to this time Mr. Heubusch served as the COO of Avalon Capital Group, Inc., where he also served as President of The Waitt Family Foundation. Before joining Avalon, Mr. Heubusch was the Chief Administrative Officer of Gateway, Inc. and prior to that […]
About Vito Fossella Former Congressman Vito Fossella is a Republican who represented the state’s 13th Congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for six terms – from 1997 to 2009 serving as the lone Republican from New York City. Before being elected to the House of Representatives – Mr. Fossella served in the New York City Council – representing […]
About Ed Rendell Governor Ed Rendell served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania – from 2003 to 2011 – Democrat. He was Chairman of the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 presidential election. From 2008 to 2009 – Governor Rendell was the Chairman of the National Governors Association. Prior to being elected Governor – Rendell was Mayor of Philadelphia from […]
About Leo Taddeo Leo Taddeo is a former FBI agent and an expert on cyber security. He was Special Agent in Charge of the Special Operations/Cyber Division of the FBI’s New York Office. He Taddeo led more than 400 agents and professional support staff in cyber investigations, surveillance operations, information technology support and crisis management. Taddeo served as a Section […]
About Letitia “Tish” James Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James is the Public Advocate for the City of New York – the second highest ranking elected office in the City. As Public Advocate – she serves as a direct link between New Yorkers and their government – acts as a watchdog over City agencies – and investigates complaints about City services. […]
About Daniel Donovan Congressman Daniel Donovan is a Republican who represents Staten Island and parts of South Brooklyn in the 11th Congressional District of New York. Congressman Donovan was elected to Congress on May 5 – 2015 during a special election and sworn in on May 12 – 2015. He was elected after the incumbent Congressman Michael Grimm was convicted […]
About Martin Hassner Martin Hassner – Executive Director of the Liberal Party of New York – was educated in New York City schools – at Brooklyn College and Brooklyn Law School. He has spent years in philanthropic management – healthcare and educational marketing and policy-making. Martin has been Executive Director of the Liberal Party of New York for fifteen years […]
About General Wesley Clark General Wesley Clark – is a retired General of the United States Army. He graduated the class of 1966 at West Point and was awarded a Rhodes scholarship to the University of Oxford – where he obtained a degree in Philosophy – Politics and Economics. He spent 34 years in the Army and the Department of […]
About Bill Birnes Bill Birnes, Ph.D., has published several books. His latest book entitled Edison vs. Tesla: The Battle Over Their Last Invention relates the classic battle of early electricity. Birnes has both a Ph.D. and a law degree and was the consulting producer and lead host of the television show UFO Hunters. He has written and produced shows for […]
About Scott Snyder Scott Snyder is a senior fellow for Korea studies and director of the program on U.S.-Korea policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), where he had served as an adjunct fellow from 2008 to 2011. Prior to joining CFR, Snyder was a senior associate in the international relations program of The Asia Foundation, where he founded […]
About Ginette Hemley Ginette Hemley, Senior Vice President, Wildlife Conservation oversees the World Wildlife Fund, WWF’s programs to secure a future in the wild for the world’s most endangered and iconic species. An authority on endangered species and conservation policy, Ginette has developed and launched global recovery strategies for critically endangered species and has engaged key constituencies in unique partnerships […]
About James Hunt James Hunt DEA Agent in Charge New York began his law enforcement career in the New York City Police Department in 1982. Mr. Hunt became a Special Agent of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in 1985 and was assigned to the New York Division. In 1999 – Mr. Hunt was promoted to Group Supervisor at the DEA Miami […]
About Dan Garodnick New York City Councilman Dan Garodnick is New York City Councilman representing Manhattan’s 4th District since 2006 representing the Tudor City area of Manhattan. Prior to running for elected office – Garodnick practiced as a securities litigator at the New York law firm of Paul – Weiss – Rifkind – Wharton & Garrison LLP. Councilman Garodnick is […]
About Dr. Timothy J. McNiff Timothy J. McNiff, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, prior to coming to New York in September 2008, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy J. McNiff spent 13 years as Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Arlington, Va. He is an active member of numerous organizations dedicated to Catholic Education, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Education […]
The NHL New York Islanders hockey team is about to get the boot from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Islanders moved to the Center for the 2015-16 season after playing at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island for more than four decades. Now Barclays is giving them the boot. What is the story behind the move? Arthur Piccolo, chairman of the […]
