Maureen Van Zandt

Singer songwriter, Nick Gilder, has issued the following statement about his massive single, Hot Child In The City: “It’s come to my attention that some Gen Z and some Gen xers misunderstand the use of the word child in a song. This was a common usage in classic rock if you google it you will see a long list of songs using it, its wasn't about small children. It was used in the sense of free spirited and freedom and inclusiveness in a broader sense… children of the sun. When I wrote Hot child in the City, I was in Los Angeles and in Hollywood there were many young people etc. that had gone there to pursue a dream of stardom or simply to find themselves… some did find that dream for others it was more of a life lesson but that's what make life interesting… is to go after your dreams. I, in some convoluted way, probably indentified with the character because that's what I was doing there, and there were dangers at some level for all who did, but if you don't try you don't get!”

Love this!! This is one of the most frequent requests I receive from constituents. They want to see more NYPD officers walking the beat rather than simply driving through the neighborhood.

Twenty-eight years ago, the world lost Frank Sinatra, and I lost my dad. I don’t think I’ll ever fully get over the loss of him, or the fact that my siblings and I were disregarded and not given a chance to say goodbye. My father was one of the most extraordinary men I ever had the privilege to know. What an incredible life he lived, and what a remarkable legacy he left behind. On this sad anniversary, I find myself thinking about all he accomplished, the joy he brought to so many people, and the love he gave to those closest to him. The world could certainly use his warmth, kindness, grace, and wonderful sense of humor today. He had a way of making people feel special, whether it was one person sitting beside him or on stage in front of thousands. What I regret most is that his great-grandchildren never got the chance to know him. Oh! How they would have loved each other. Twenty-eight years later, the world still sings along with him. Young people continue discovering him for the first time, while those who loved him from the beginning still treasure the man and his music. His music is special because it came from somewhere real, and because he meant every word he sang. He left behind a body of work that continues to bring people comfort, joy, romance, and strength. Dad was always concerned that his work would be forgotten, so he would be absolutely thrilled to know that his legacy lives on across generations, not only through his music, but in the hearts and on the playlists of millions of people around the world.   Frank Sinatra is eternal. And I still miss my Daddy. I love you, Poppa.