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Happy 69th Birthday, Spike Lee!

@JPM_Mattai hold up, you’ve been a Valley official?!

@PreppyProf "Yeah... I know something about that..." 🤣

A lobbyist buddy introduces me to another lobbyist saying he was a former “councilman”… Me: oh no, it’s Naugatuck. You were a burgess Him: impressive, you DO know local politics! Me and my love for local politics research:

Q: "Why didn't you tell U.S. allies…about the war before attacking Iran?" President Trump: "We wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?"

@JPM_Mattai LOL some game — post happy hour, at least he was cute about it after the fact 🤭

@PreppyProf 😂😂😂 Professor has game!!!

Had a cute Metro North conductor fetch more tickets since I didn’t have a peak ticket… Him [looks at my tix]: but your ticket’s peak Me, cash in hand: oh thought it was off peak Also, me:

“Research shows social media use is growing among people 65 and older — from 11 percent in 2010 to 45 percent in 2021…” 👀

@CTIronman wow talk about LL Bean over the top! 😱

Cc @PreppyProf

Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, according to the World Happiness Report 2026. nbcnews.com/world/europe/w…

In a rare public appearance, Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday addressed criticism of the Supreme Court, the federal judiciary and individual judges, saying "personally directed hostility is dangerous, and it's got to stop." abcnews.link/LcF8Y0L

A typical U.S. family needs annual income of $145,000 to thrive, study finds. About half fall short. cbsn.ws/47SbrCy

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Next stop: Flavortown!🍽️ 🚉 From March 15–28, discover the best bites the city has to offer during New Haven Restaurant Week. Dozens of local spots are serving up special prix-fixe menus, perfect for a foodie day trip. Skip the drive and let Metro-North Railroad be your ride!

Today, the @washingtonpost published an open letter to Congress from 10 aviation CEOs—representing the largest U.S. passenger and cargo carriers—who stressed the importance of paying federal aviation workers, including TSA officers, U.S. Customs clearance officers and air traffic controllers, during government shutdowns. Read the open letter here: airlines.org/news/airline-c…

@scott_wheeler12 Yes, I read this yesterday. BUT I’m surprised they’d still allow baseball caps! 🤦🏾‍♂️ “The upscale steakhouse says anyone wearing a hat may be asked to remove it or relocate to the bar or lounge instead of the main dining room.”

@PreppyProf Tony Soprano approves. nypost.com/2026/03/13/lif…

NBC Poll: Confidence in the Supreme Court drops to a record low nbcnews.com/politics/supre…

Hmmm…if NY wants to play that game then I’d like to remind them that the Statue of Liberty is in NJ waters.

Ever had a day at work where you go home early since it’s been a bad day? Yeah, my afternoon…

Goooood morning, DC! 🦆☀️ 📸: minhp / IG #Only1DC

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