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Please help Victoria, a Dalmatian in need

The Mission Statement of Dalmatian Rescue is: Dalmatian Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill organization dedicated to the rescue, protection, placement and education of this breed. Our organization exists solely on donations and volunteer efforts. 100%…

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What North Miami Election? Sorry, I’m Pinning.

I woke up fully intending to write a serious blog.  I really did.  But, then I did a dumb thing.  Instead, I logged onto my Pinterest. Pinterest.com is a social media website, much like a…

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Wilfredo A. Ferrer Kicks Butt. Again!

Statement of Southern District of Florida U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer on the Conviction of Damion St. Patrick Baston U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 99 N.E. 4 Street Miami,…

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Lesly Prudent Throws a Tantrum

The Miami Herald published an article yesterday, North Miami fires top community development officials, regarding City Manager Aleem Ghany’s decision to fire CRA Coordinator Lesly Prudent and CRA Finance Manager Aldwyn Thomas, in an effort…

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Buh-bye, Lesly. Don’t let it hit you on the way out.

Lesly Prudent’s free ride in North Miami is finally over.  City Manager Aleem Ghany handed Prudent his walking papers in a firing that was long overdue. Until Friday, Prudent held the position of “Coordinator” for…

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Hans Mardy, Professional Carpetbagger

While we’re on the topic of elections, let’s not forget that in less than a year North Miami Beach will hold its regular election.  With the mayoral and three council seats up for grabs, this…

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Summertime Blues

Election season in North Miami is here.  Get ready for a long, hot summer. Despite all the earlier rumors going around about who would file to run in the upcoming special election, as the Miami…

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I WILL NOT BE SILENT!

Further to my previous column, “Anti-Semitism at Florida State University,” David Templer advised his mailing list that he received two letters in response to his original email. First he received a letter from Malenie Annis…

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Anti-Semitism at Florida State University

North Miami Beach resident David Templer copied me with an email that is beyond disturbing.  I asked for and received permission to publish his letter in it’s entirety, which needs no explanation

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NMBPD: Emergency Preparathon

North Miami Beach Police Department: Emergency Preparathon Do you know what you would do during an emergency or disaster? Only about two-in-five Americans say that they have a plan for what to do under those…

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