Aug. 24: Melissa Mark-Viverito, historical statues and the Mets

West Harrison, N.Y.: Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito says that a commission should take a look at the statue of Christopher Columbus in Columbus Circle because of his alleged mistreatment of the native population he encountered. As an Italian-American, I am disgusted by this politician who condemns everyone who does not meet her socialist views.

Rediscovered Tony Harrison Play Opens 2017 at the Finborough Theatre

In a new production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the rediscovery of Tony Harrison 's The Trackers of Oxyrhynchus in its first London production for nearly 30 years opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 January 2017 . Egypt, 1907.

Staten Island trivia fans: ‘Who Wants to be Millionaire’ wants you

The long-running, popular game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" is hitting the road in search of outstanding contestants for the 2016/2017 season, featuring host Chris Harrison. Open auditions for the Tri-State area will be held at Mona Liza Studios, located at 23 Meadow St., Brooklyn, Friday, June 17th from 7 to 10 a.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m. The auditions come on the heels of Staten Island native Jamie Rosler's $100,000 win on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," just weeks ago.