Alex Berger

Berger's Burg: Spring cleaning has nothing on having to paint the house

E.B., add painting to your list.

Spring will spring o’er the land March 21, but I do not welcome it. For me, spring is the most dangerous time of the year. Why? Because every spring nothing bugs Gloria more than imagining her friends dropping in and seeing our living room in last year’s colors.

So already my beloved, with her innate urge to renovate, said words I did not want to hear: “Dear, the living room needs a new color this year.” That was enough to send the “kishkes” of this paint-challenged husband to high alert.

Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. — Langston Hughes

Langston, the only liquid drops to beat upon my head will be wet paint...

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Dishing with Dee: Issue of boro GOP leadership continues to remain unclear

Of course, deny, deny was the mantra of the day. Unfortunately, there were numerous people who also heard the remarks, but Commissioner Judith Stupp owes her job as well as her son’s job to Phil Ragusa — the same Ragusa who almost secured the executive director’s position on the city Board of Elections for her husband, Herb Stupp, who was not selected.

Our History: Bayside's 'Gentleman Jim' left boxing for acting career

Though James John Corbett’s pugilistic history as a world champion in boxing was short, it was one full of honor and acclaim. Born in California, he later made his home in Bayside. His house, only a few blocks from my own home, is still extant.

Political Action: Primaries often prove damaging to Queens Dem candidates

In the 19th Council District, Kevin Kim entered the Democratic primary against five other candidates, all of whom had more name recognition. When the final vote was spread out over six candidates, however, anything can happen and did.

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