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  Pete Buttigieg Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is once again challenging one of the most controversial features of American presidential elections: the Electoral College. And his argument raises a question that Americans should be asking regardless of their political party: Why shouldn't the person who receives the most votes across the country become president? Buttigieg has argued that eliminating the Electoral College and replacing it with a nationwide popular vote would make presidential elections fairer, force candidates to compete for voters in every state, and give millions of Americans a reason to feel that their votes actually matter. In August 2026, Buttigieg discussed the proposal during an appearance on Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO podcast. He questioned why the idea of electing the candidate who receives the most votes is considered radical. He made another interesting observation: Democrats would have to campaign in Texas, Republicans would ha...

  The New York Women’s Foundation Renowned environmental leader will succeed Ana L. Oliveira as The Foundation prepares to mark its 40th anniversary  The New York Women’s Foundation is pleased to announce that it has named Tamara Toles O’Laughlin as its next President and CEO. She succeeds Ana L. Oliveira, who will step down after more than 20 years of successful stewardship of The Foundation.  Toles O’Laughlin will begin at the start of the new year, as The Foundation marks its 40th anniversary during a consequential moment for the communities it serves. She brings extensive experience as an activist and trusted advisor, serving in multiple groundbreaking roles in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership. Toles O’Laughlin has a well-earned reputation as a thought leader who shifts power, practice and resources toward community-led solutions.  “We are excited to welcome Tamara at such an important moment for The New York Women’s Foundation,” said Mary Baglivo and Tan...

  Diana Taylor And Mike Bloomberg Get Married Twenty-six years, three mayoral terms, countless New York appearances — and now a wedding! One of New York's most recognizable couples begins a new chapter. New York has witnessed some extraordinary love stories, but this one has a particularly interesting history. Michael Bloomberg and Diana Taylor, two familiar figures in the city's political, financial and social worlds, have finally made their relationship official. The former three-term New York City mayor, billionaire businessman and founder of Bloomberg LP married Taylor on Monday, November 9, 2026, in a private ceremony at their Upper East Side home in Manhattan. After 26 years together, the couple decided it was finally time to walk down the aisle. The ceremony was a family affair, with Bloomberg's two daughters, Emma and Georgina, among those attending. There was no enormous ballroom, celebrity-filled spectacle or elaborate public announcement. Instead, the couple chos...

Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin   Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, founder of House of Vanderbilt and a board member of the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO), will join some of the world's most influential entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders for the #WEDO2026 Summit and Pioneer Awards at the United Nations on Friday, November 13th, 2026. The gathering will feature prominent founders, including Kendra Scott, Julie Wainwright of The RealReal and Allison Ellsworth of Poppi, alongside a new generation of digital creators and innovators working to expand economic opportunities for women around the world. The annual summit, held ahead of Women's Entrepreneurship Day on November 19th, 2026 will bring together leaders from business, finance, technology and media to explore the future of women's entrepreneurship and the importance of expanding access to capital, education and emerging technologies.  The event will conclude with an exclusive evening reception hoste...

  The Baker House The Baker House 1650, the historic luxury boutique hotel in the heart of East Hampton Village, has once again been recognized by Condé Nast Johansens, winning the 2027 Award for Excellence for Best House, Villa or Residence in the North America (USA and the Caribbean) category. The latest honor marks the second consecutive year that the property, owned by hospitality entrepreneur Antonella Bertello, has received recognition from the international luxury travel guide. The award was announced during the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence ceremony at the Montcalm Mayfair in London on November 2nd, 2026. It follows The Baker House 1650's 2026 distinction as Best House, Villa or Serviced Apartment in North America, further establishing the East Hampton landmark's standing among the region's notable independent luxury accommodations.  For Antonella, whose vision for The Baker House 1650 combines historic preservation with personalized hospitality, the co...

  Randy Jones With James Edstrom And Actor Chris Mulkey At Irish Pub THE IRISH PUB IN ATLANTIC CITY: A LEGENDARY LANDMARK FIGHTS FOR ITS LIFE AS CLOSURE DRAGS ON There are bars, there are restaurants, and then there are places that become part of a city's history. The Irish Pub in Atlantic City is one of those rare establishments. For generations, the Irish Pub, located at 164 St. James Place, just steps from the Boardwalk, has been a gathering place for celebrities, entertainers, casino employees, politicians, tourists and longtime Atlantic City regulars. But today, one of Atlantic City's most recognizable landmarks is dark, and its future remains uncertain. The pub, which has been owned by Cathy and Richard Burke since 1972, initially announced that it was closing for renovations and cleaning. Customers were told that the closure was temporary. However, as the months passed, it became clear that the problems were considerably more complicated than a routine renovation. WHAT W...

  Stanley Zabar With Brother Saul Zabar  The man behind one of Manhattan's most beloved food institutions helped build a family business that became a New York City landmark. New York City has lost another member of a family whose name has been part of Manhattan life for generations. Stanley Zabar, co-owner of the legendary Zabar's gourmet food store on Manhattan's Upper West Side, has died at the age of 94. He passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. For generations of New Yorkers, Zabar's was never just another grocery store. It was a destination, a neighborhood gathering place, and one of those uniquely New York businesses that became famous far beyond the city limits. Stanley helped make that happen. Founded in 1934 by his parents, Louis and Lillian Zabar, the business began as a small neighborhood grocery and fish market on Broadway near West 80th Street. Over the decades, it grew into an internationally recognized food destination, famous for its smoked fish, extr...

  Stacy Keach Dead At 85 The acclaimed actor leaves behind a remarkable legacy spanning Broadway, Hollywood, television and Shakespearean theater. The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Stacy Keach, the distinguished American actor whose extraordinary career took him from the Broadway stage to Hollywood and into millions of homes as the legendary private detective Mike Hammer. Keach died Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his home in Magdalenka, Poland. He was 85. His wife, Malgosia Tomassi Keach, announced that he had died following a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure. His passing marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in American entertainment. A FACE AND VOICE THAT AUDIENCES NEVER FORGOT For television audiences, Stacy Keach will forever be remembered as Mike Hammer, the tough, street-smart private investigator created by crime novelist Mickey Spillane. Keach brought the character to life in several television productions during t...

  Jessica Sacrist With Rob Basch, Julie Won, Barbara Etzel & Hunters Point Conservancy 2026 A well-deserved tribute to Rob Basch, Jessica Sechrist, Barbara Etzel and the dedicated board, staff and volunteers who have helped transform and maintain LIC's waterfront parks. Long Island City has a new street name, and it belongs to an organization that has spent nearly three decades making the neighborhood a more beautiful place to live. On Saturday, November 7, Council Member Julie Won joined representatives of the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to officially celebrate the co-naming of the intersection of 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard as Hunters Point Parks Conservancy Way. It was a special recognition for an organization whose work has become an important part of life along the Long Island City waterfront. The street naming honors 28 years of dedication to Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point South Park, two of the most popular and recognizable green spaces in the neighbo...

   The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald    The tragic shipwreck that inspired Gordon Lightfoot's legendary song, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" November 10, 2026, marks 51 years since one of the most haunting tragedies in American maritime history: the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior, claiming the lives of all 29 men aboard. More than five decades later, the tragedy remains etched in the memories of Great Lakes communities and countless people who have heard the haunting ballad that made the ship famous around the world. That song was Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," released in 1976. It transformed a terrible maritime disaster into one of the most memorable musical tributes to lost sailors ever recorded. THE FINAL VOYAGE The Edmund Fitzgerald was no ordinary freighter. At 729 feet long, she was one of the largest and most celebrated ships sailing the Great Lakes. Built in Michigan and launched in 1958, the ve...

  Russell Brand Sentenced The British comedian's dramatic transformation from left-wing social commentator to outspoken Trump supporter added another chapter to his controversial public life. Russell Brand, once one of Britain's most recognizable comedians, television personalities and Hollywood actors, has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison following convictions for rape and sexual assault in a London courtroom. The 51-year-old entertainer was sentenced Monday, November 9, 2026, at Southwark Crown Court after a jury found him guilty of four criminal offenses involving four women. The verdict marks a stunning fall for a celebrity who once enjoyed enormous success in television, radio, stand-up comedy and motion pictures. Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The incidents took place between 2004 and 2009, during the period when his entertainment career was rapidly expanding. He was acquitted of two additional rape charges ...

  THE DEATH OF THE MAGA MOVEMENT   America Sends Donald Trump and His MAGA Republicans a Message They Cannot Ignore November 3, 2026, may go down as one of the most important political nights in modern American history. Voters went to the polls and delivered a powerful message to Donald Trump and the Republican Party: ENOUGH! Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, taking away the Republican majorities and handing Trump a major political defeat just two years after his return to the White House. This was more than an ordinary midterm election. It was a warning that millions of Americans are tired of the anger, the insults, the constant political warfare, the broken promises and the division that have come to define the Trump era. The question now is whether November 3 was the beginning of the end of MAGA as a dominant political force. The voters have spoken. And Washington had better listen. THE OUTRAGE BUSINESS: MAKING MONEY FROM AMERICA'S A...