Category Archives: new york

New York City Politics – My Personal Endorsements

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Phil Velez

I’ve always been interested in politics. I’m a lifelong Democrat and have not seriously considered voting otherwise. I’ve never voted for Michael Bloomberg and do not plan to vote for him this fall. I never related to the billionaire financial … Continue reading →

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Judge Sonia Sotomayor, future US Supreme Court Justice

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Phil Velez

I am extremely excited about President Obama’s United States Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who would be the first Latina to hold a seat on the highest court of the land. There has been much written about Judge … Continue reading →

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YERBABUENA at the Nuyorican Poets Café

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Phil Velez

Last Saturday my sister and brother-in-law invited me to see Tato Torres and YERBABUENA at the Nuyorican Poets Café. I hadn’t been to the Nuyorican Poets Café in years and felt it was the right time to revisit the legendary … Continue reading →

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New Paltz, NY – My Second Hometown

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Phil Velez

Yesterday afternoon I headed to the town of my alma mater, New Paltz, NY. Every time I visit New Paltz I am filled with great memories of my college experience. Born and raised in New York City, I left the … Continue reading →

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Bogota Latin Bistro & Mojito Bar in Brooklyn, NY

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Phil Velez

My family celebrated my mother’s 60th birthday recently at the incredible Bogota Latin Bistro & Mojito Bar in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The place, owned by Farid and George, is one of the hottest Latino restaurants in New York City. The … Continue reading →

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