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.

Woman Bites Officer at DJ Tiesto Concert on Governors Island, NYPD Says

A woman grooving to the electronic dance godfather DJ Tisto on Independence Day bit a female officer on the arm when she tried to boot the concertgoer from the show, the NYPD said. Christianna Sigliano, 30, of West Harrison, New York, was arrested and charged with felony assault, according to a complaint from the Manhattan District Attorney's office.