Joel Siegel
@joelsiegel.bsky.social
Washington Managing Editor, Spectrum News. Previously: NY1, ABC News, NY Daily News, AP, Red Bank Register [RIP].
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One of the greats. RIP.
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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.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
One of the greats. RIP.
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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
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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...
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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
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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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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.
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George Conway, a Vocal Foe of Trump, Eyes Congressional Run
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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...
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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.
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He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
So, literally, The Last Train to Clarksville?
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Micky Dolenz Announces "60 Years of The Monkees" 2026 Tour
Micky Dolenz, the sole surviving member of The Monkees, has announced a 2026 tour commemorating the group's 60th anniversary.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
So, literally, The Last Train to Clarksville?
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Congrats to Miami, FL, for tying their record low for the date. This is their first record low since Feb 20, 2015. Since the previous record low, they have set or tied a daily high temp record 182 times.
2015: 14
2016: 11
2017: 13
2018: 6
2019: 27
2020: 24
2021: 9
2022: 21
2023: 36
2024: 14
2025: 7
2015: 14
2016: 11
2017: 13
2018: 6
2019: 27
2020: 24
2021: 9
2022: 21
2023: 36
2024: 14
2025: 7
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Congrats to Miami, FL, for tying their record low for the date. This is their first record low since Feb 20, 2015. Since the previous record low, they have set or tied a daily high temp record 182 times.
2015: 14
2016: 11
2017: 13
2018: 6
2019: 27
2020: 24
2021: 9
2022: 21
2023: 36
2024: 14
2025: 7
2015: 14
2016: 11
2017: 13
2018: 6
2019: 27
2020: 24
2021: 9
2022: 21
2023: 36
2024: 14
2025: 7
From NY Post columnist Mike Vaccaro:
"A clarification for those who’ve seen multiple spellings for Sugar Ray Richardson: Born “Michael,” he said in 1983 he wished to be called “Micheal.” By ’24, for his autobiography “Banned” he switched back. His family asked that he be referred to as “Michael.”
"A clarification for those who’ve seen multiple spellings for Sugar Ray Richardson: Born “Michael,” he said in 1983 he wished to be called “Micheal.” By ’24, for his autobiography “Banned” he switched back. His family asked that he be referred to as “Michael.”
RIP, Knicks legend Micheal Ray Richardson.
Unfortunately, this Athletic/Times obit misspells his first name (it's Micheal) and fails to mention his legendary, often-repeated quote (that once perpetually described the Knicks): "The ship be sinking."
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Unfortunately, this Athletic/Times obit misspells his first name (it's Micheal) and fails to mention his legendary, often-repeated quote (that once perpetually described the Knicks): "The ship be sinking."
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Four-time NBA All-Star Michael Ray Richardson dies at 70
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November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
From NY Post columnist Mike Vaccaro:
"A clarification for those who’ve seen multiple spellings for Sugar Ray Richardson: Born “Michael,” he said in 1983 he wished to be called “Micheal.” By ’24, for his autobiography “Banned” he switched back. His family asked that he be referred to as “Michael.”
"A clarification for those who’ve seen multiple spellings for Sugar Ray Richardson: Born “Michael,” he said in 1983 he wished to be called “Micheal.” By ’24, for his autobiography “Banned” he switched back. His family asked that he be referred to as “Michael.”
RIP, Knicks legend Micheal Ray Richardson.
Unfortunately, this Athletic/Times obit misspells his first name (it's Micheal) and fails to mention his legendary, often-repeated quote (that once perpetually described the Knicks): "The ship be sinking."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Unfortunately, this Athletic/Times obit misspells his first name (it's Micheal) and fails to mention his legendary, often-repeated quote (that once perpetually described the Knicks): "The ship be sinking."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Four-time NBA All-Star Michael Ray Richardson dies at 70
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
RIP, Knicks legend Micheal Ray Richardson.
Unfortunately, this Athletic/Times obit misspells his first name (it's Micheal) and fails to mention his legendary, often-repeated quote (that once perpetually described the Knicks): "The ship be sinking."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Unfortunately, this Athletic/Times obit misspells his first name (it's Micheal) and fails to mention his legendary, often-repeated quote (that once perpetually described the Knicks): "The ship be sinking."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
I was close.
This feel like the game that seals Brian Daboll’s fate.
Giants defense is about as bad as the Knicks defense.
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I was close.
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Stefany Shaheen, running for Congress in NH01, opposes the Senate deal her mother Jeanne negotiated to end the shutdown, saying it doesn’t resolve the ACA cliff: “Too many people will see health care costs that are already too high skyrocket even further starting in January.”
November 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Stefany Shaheen, running for Congress in NH01, opposes the Senate deal her mother Jeanne negotiated to end the shutdown, saying it doesn’t resolve the ACA cliff: “Too many people will see health care costs that are already too high skyrocket even further starting in January.”
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November 8, 2025 at 5:47 AM
All politics is local:
"Students sounded a cynical note about politicians, in City Hall and their student council.
“Someone running ... promised to add dividers to all the urinals and this has not come to fruition,” said Baby Doumbouya, a 16-year-old senior."
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"Students sounded a cynical note about politicians, in City Hall and their student council.
“Someone running ... promised to add dividers to all the urinals and this has not come to fruition,” said Baby Doumbouya, a 16-year-old senior."
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Bronx Science students, rejoicing at alum Mamdani’s victory, sound note of caution
Teenagers at the prestigious school said their experience with student government had made them wary of candidates making promises they can’t deliver.
gothamist.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
All politics is local:
"Students sounded a cynical note about politicians, in City Hall and their student council.
“Someone running ... promised to add dividers to all the urinals and this has not come to fruition,” said Baby Doumbouya, a 16-year-old senior."
gothamist.com/news/bronx-s...
"Students sounded a cynical note about politicians, in City Hall and their student council.
“Someone running ... promised to add dividers to all the urinals and this has not come to fruition,” said Baby Doumbouya, a 16-year-old senior."
gothamist.com/news/bronx-s...
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New York is not immune from Trump White House pressure. The state just OKed an underwater natural gas pipeline in exchange for lifting a blockade on an offshore wind project, coincidentally on the day that Elise Stefanik announced her run for governor against Kathy Hochul. Over to you, New Jersey.
State Permits Trump-Backed Natural Gas Pipeline in New York Waters
The Williams pipeline would span 17 miles near the Rockaways and Staten Island. The state had rejected the project three times previously.
www.thecity.nyc
November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
New York is not immune from Trump White House pressure. The state just OKed an underwater natural gas pipeline in exchange for lifting a blockade on an offshore wind project, coincidentally on the day that Elise Stefanik announced her run for governor against Kathy Hochul. Over to you, New Jersey.