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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 1d

And speaking of hypocrisy… should we also rip Cuomo for maintaining US citizenship, citing our country’s “it’s not lawful to commit sexual harassment” policy?

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 7d

What’s the point if they can’t bring them to school because of the Internet Connected Device ban… nypost.com/2025/09/08/u...

Mayor Adams, alongside Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr., announces 350K free computers for NYC students

NYC public schools are getting brand-new laptops with the help of T-Mobile — Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday alongside Yankees stud Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 8d

While SCOTUS has telegraphed that the President has broad immunity, I’m certain that service members have no such luxury.

Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 8d

Under Article 92 of the UCMJ, an order is unlawful if it directs a service member to commit a crime, violates the U.S. Constitution, U.S. laws, or military regulations, especially targeting civilians, and service members have a duty to disobey such orders.

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 9d

www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/29/b... Funny how the voices of a community that didn’t want this was ignored and vetoed, while it was listened to everywhere else.

Bally’s Bronx casino plan advances, while Coney Island gambling dream dies

The proposal to bring a casino to the Bronx survived a crucial vote on Monday while a rival bid planned for Coney Island was killed, further narrowing the field as the contest to build New York Ci…

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 25d

About sums up the past few days…

Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 26d

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 27d

My children attended Head Start programs with my youngest daughters going on to graduate 1 and 2 years early from HS and are now both in college. It’s outrageous that society votes against its best interests not expecting it to hurt children. gothamist.com/news/nyc-los...

NYC loses federal Head Start grant, Adams vows to fill the gap for a year

The city had set aside money in its budget earlier this year in anticipation of the potential cut.

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 27d

I think about the political violence that is consuming our nation and I can’t help but wonder why is it that we’re willing to ban books but not guns…

Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 28d

And how does that work when Dems have a supermajority in the NYS Legislature? gothamist.com/news/gov-hoc...

Gov. Hochul seeks to shrink eligibility for free health insurance, blaming GOP

The ‘free’ option would likely be put out of reach for about 450,000 New Yorkers.

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 28d

I just bought this book. It’s a shame that 50years later we can draw this EXACT same picture and it would be just as true as it was on July 24, 1976.

Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · 29d

He can’t bite the hand that feeds him. apple.news/ANEN6_26lTQq...

Trump lashes out at Israel after military strike in Qatar — NBC News

The president spoke out after his press secretary read a statement saying the attack

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Sep 7

It’s crazy when the only people we know for certain will pay their taxes on a couple billion dollars in income are lottery winners…

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Sep 3

Is this the same “Creepy Bill” that chimed in on the email chain when Mean Girl tried to have me investigated for saying, “While Queens Academy for American Studies students are saying hurry up and open our new school, who’s looking out for Newcomers HS?” www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/02/n...

NYC Department of Education turned blind eye to Queens principal known as sexual predator: lawsuit

Four women are suing the city Education Department and the longtime principal of a Queens high school, accusing him of being a serial sex predator who earned the nickname “Creepy Bill” …

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Sep 3

Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Aug 27

For really the first time in 5 years on the PEP and another 2 on CEC 11, and since I’m now in the “Former School Board Members Club”, I’m going to sit this month out. Instead, I’m going out with my camera for the 1st time since 2019 to do some “recreational shooting”…

Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Aug 23

Absolutely amazing interview with Former NYC Public Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza! youtu.be/q4ItpyBMlPY?...

From Houston ➝ SF ➝ NYC 📍 Richard Carranza spills on leading America’s schools 🎙 #fyp

YouTube video by Roberto Perez

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Aug 18

patch.com/new-york/mid...

Get Free School Supplies In NYC At These 9 Events

Several community organizations and politicians are hosting giveaways with backpacks, notebooks and more this month.

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Aug 17

I was counting coins in my change jar and came across this. Does anyone know enough about coins to know if this oddly struck 1890 penny is worth more than $0.01?

Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Aug 17

Look what I found lurking in the bushes at the Home Depot on Gun Hill Rd. It’s really a shame this is what we’re reduced to nowadays. Our immigrant communities must be protected. I’m directing this to @zohrankmamdani as well as the rest of our elected officials who aren’t on this platform.

Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Aug 9

Had an amazing time fishing in the LI Sound with the veterans community that I’m proud to be a part of! Thanks Commander Meggett! And caught a half dozen keepers! 🎣

Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Aug 9

Gone Fishing…

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Aug 5

Interesting how this doesn’t get reported in the local media but happened in Parkchester. In 2025, you’d think that police forces would stop training their dogs like it’s 1925. Not that police dogs attacking Black people was acceptable back then either. atlantablackstar.com/2025/08/03/n...

'So This Video Said a WHOLE LOT’: New York Police Dog Skips Crowd, Attacks Darked-Skinned Bystander During Funeral Procession

"Shocking video captures police dog targeting dark-skinned bystander at NYPD funeral procession. What happened next will leave you speech...

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Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Aug 4

Thanks @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov for meeting with families and caregivers to discuss the future of free childcare and Head Start programs for New Yorkers. It’s good to know this issue is being taken seriously at a time when 80% of NYC families can’t afford full-time childcare.

Tom Sheppard @tomcsheppard.bsky.social · Aug 3

We still doing this crazy “genetic” shit in 2025?