Joel Siegel
@joelsiegel.bsky.social
Washington Managing Editor, Spectrum News. Previously: NY1, ABC News, NY Daily News, AP, Red Bank Register [RIP].
https://www.youtube.com/@spectrumlocalnews
https://www.youtube.com/@spectrumlocalnews
Oh yeah, sure, of course, HERPETOFAUNA.
December 7, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Oh yeah, sure, of course, HERPETOFAUNA.
Crazy fact from this week’s NYT Flashback
December 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Crazy fact from this week’s NYT Flashback
Reposted by Joel Siegel
"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
consequence.net/2025/12/jack...
"Drake hiding a son is nothing compared to Jackie Vernon, best known for voicing Frosty the Snowman in the 1969 holiday classic. "
"Drake hiding a son is nothing compared to Jackie Vernon, best known for voicing Frosty the Snowman in the 1969 holiday classic. "
Frosty the Snowman Voice Actor Had "At Least" Three Secret Families, Son Says
David Vernon has revealed his father, late Frosty the Snowman voice actor Jackie Vernon, abandoned three secret families before marrying his mother.
consequence.net
December 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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"Drake hiding a son is nothing compared to Jackie Vernon, best known for voicing Frosty the Snowman in the 1969 holiday classic. "
"Drake hiding a son is nothing compared to Jackie Vernon, best known for voicing Frosty the Snowman in the 1969 holiday classic. "
Just a terrific interview that explains how politics work:
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The Kingmaker from Williamsburg - Mishpacha Magazine
“How could you endorse Mamdani?” Tough questions for Satmar askan Rabbi Moishe Indig
mishpacha.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Just a terrific interview that explains how politics work:
mishpacha.com/the-kingmake...
mishpacha.com/the-kingmake...
Inflation is out of control. NYC used to say 2 million people attend the Macy’s parade, which was ridiculous. Now they claim 3.5 million. That would mean 80,000 people - roughly 1 1/2 times the capacity of Yankee Stadium - on every block. It’s impossible. Reporters, careful with the crowd estimates!
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Inflation is out of control. NYC used to say 2 million people attend the Macy’s parade, which was ridiculous. Now they claim 3.5 million. That would mean 80,000 people - roughly 1 1/2 times the capacity of Yankee Stadium - on every block. It’s impossible. Reporters, careful with the crowd estimates!
Reposted by Joel Siegel
Sixty years ago this week in the Berkshire (MA) Eagle: "Saturday, Richard J. Robbins, 19, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Arlo Guthrie, 18, of Howard Beach, N.Y., each paid a fine of $25 in Lee District Court after pleading guilty of illegally disposing of rubbish...."
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November 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Sixty years ago this week in the Berkshire (MA) Eagle: "Saturday, Richard J. Robbins, 19, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Arlo Guthrie, 18, of Howard Beach, N.Y., each paid a fine of $25 in Lee District Court after pleading guilty of illegally disposing of rubbish...."
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Turns out Mamdani's controversial proposal for government-run supermarkets isn't so novel. Other cities also are toying with the idea to bring fresh, affordable food to communities that do not have easy access to it. Good WSJ read (gift link)
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
Inside Atlanta’s First Government-Funded Supermarket
The goal is for the store to become profitable without any government subsidy within three years.
www.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Turns out Mamdani's controversial proposal for government-run supermarkets isn't so novel. Other cities also are toying with the idea to bring fresh, affordable food to communities that do not have easy access to it. Good WSJ read (gift link)
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
One of the greats. RIP.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
www.bbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
One of the greats. RIP.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“The House is not big enough for her ambitions or personality,” Stephen K. Bannon said in a text message. “She had her committee assignments pulled by Pelosi in her first term — and rose to be a national figure. We haven’t seen or heard the last of M.T.G.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Plans to Resign in January
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
“The House is not big enough for her ambitions or personality,” Stephen K. Bannon said in a text message. “She had her committee assignments pulled by Pelosi in her first term — and rose to be a national figure. We haven’t seen or heard the last of M.T.G.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Reposted by Joel Siegel
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress — effective January 5, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress — effective January 5, 2026.
I've watched/covered press conferences for decades. This one was head-spinning.
The writers are outdoing themselves today.
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"Some of his ideas are the same ideas I have" - President Trump, after meeting with Mayor-Elect Mamdani.
"Some of his ideas are the same ideas I have" - President Trump, after meeting with Mayor-Elect Mamdani.
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I've watched/covered press conferences for decades. This one was head-spinning.
The writers are outdoing themselves today.
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"Some of his ideas are the same ideas I have" - President Trump, after meeting with Mayor-Elect Mamdani.
"Some of his ideas are the same ideas I have" - President Trump, after meeting with Mayor-Elect Mamdani.
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The writers are outdoing themselves today.
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"Some of his ideas are the same ideas I have" - President Trump, after meeting with Mayor-Elect Mamdani.
"Some of his ideas are the same ideas I have" - President Trump, after meeting with Mayor-Elect Mamdani.
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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"Some of his ideas are the same ideas I have" - President Trump, after meeting with Mayor-Elect Mamdani.
"Some of his ideas are the same ideas I have" - President Trump, after meeting with Mayor-Elect Mamdani.
The race to succeed Gov. Newsom is getting crowded. Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his candidacy on Jimmy Kimmel's show last night.
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Swalwell launches bid for California governor
Swalwell is joining the crowded field
ny1.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The race to succeed Gov. Newsom is getting crowded. Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his candidacy on Jimmy Kimmel's show last night.
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Reposted by Joel Siegel
BREAKING
President Trump says he will be meeting with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday at the White House.
President Trump says he will be meeting with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday at the White House.
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
BREAKING
President Trump says he will be meeting with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday at the White House.
President Trump says he will be meeting with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday at the White House.
Will @gtconway.bsky.social move to the Upper East Side or Upper West Side? This primary will be fascinating.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
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George Conway, a Vocal Foe of Trump, Eyes Congressional Run
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Will @gtconway.bsky.social move to the Upper East Side or Upper West Side? This primary will be fascinating.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
Fun fact x 2:
New Jersey Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill was born in Virginia (Alexandria)
Virginia Gov-elect Abigail Spanberger was born in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill was born in Virginia (Alexandria)
Virginia Gov-elect Abigail Spanberger was born in New Jersey.
Fun fact: Abigail Spanberger was born in NJ (Red Bank)
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Fun fact x 2:
New Jersey Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill was born in Virginia (Alexandria)
Virginia Gov-elect Abigail Spanberger was born in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill was born in Virginia (Alexandria)
Virginia Gov-elect Abigail Spanberger was born in New Jersey.
Reposted by Joel Siegel
New York City Councilman @chiosse.bsky.social filed paperwork today to challenge House Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social.
"Come on in, the water is warm," responded Jeffries when I asked for his reaction.
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"Come on in, the water is warm," responded Jeffries when I asked for his reaction.
@spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
New York City Councilman @chiosse.bsky.social filed paperwork today to challenge House Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social.
"Come on in, the water is warm," responded Jeffries when I asked for his reaction.
@spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social
"Come on in, the water is warm," responded Jeffries when I asked for his reaction.
@spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social
End of an era. Sid Davidoff was a top aide to Mayor John Lindsay, landed on Nixon’s “enemies list” and became a power lobbyist in NYC and state. www.amny.com/news/sid-dav...
Sid Davidoff, New York government affairs icon, dies at 86
Sid Davidoff, an iconic figure in NYC’s political scene who worked for former Mayor John Lindsay, died on Sunday.
www.amny.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
End of an era. Sid Davidoff was a top aide to Mayor John Lindsay, landed on Nixon’s “enemies list” and became a power lobbyist in NYC and state. www.amny.com/news/sid-dav...
Reposted by Joel Siegel
79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
Sanford grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in U.S.
Paul Bojerski never gained official residency, but he checked in regularly with ICE for years. Then in July, at age 79, he was detained and sent to Alligator Alcatraz.
www.orlandosentinel.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
Zoh, Z, or Mam? The Daily News goes with ‘Zoh’ for Mamdani.
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Zoh, Z, or Mam? The Daily News goes with ‘Zoh’ for Mamdani.
Classic:
“Organizers quickly dragged the machine away, raising a black drape to shield it from journalists watching the demonstration, an inauspicious entry for Russia into the increasingly competitive international space of A.I.-powered robots resembling humans” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/t...
“Organizers quickly dragged the machine away, raising a black drape to shield it from journalists watching the demonstration, an inauspicious entry for Russia into the increasingly competitive international space of A.I.-powered robots resembling humans” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/t...
Russian Humanoid Robot Falls on Its Face in Hyped Debut
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Classic:
“Organizers quickly dragged the machine away, raising a black drape to shield it from journalists watching the demonstration, an inauspicious entry for Russia into the increasingly competitive international space of A.I.-powered robots resembling humans” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/t...
“Organizers quickly dragged the machine away, raising a black drape to shield it from journalists watching the demonstration, an inauspicious entry for Russia into the increasingly competitive international space of A.I.-powered robots resembling humans” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/t...