HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST OF THE BEST

By: C. Harrison/Dec 28, 2016

When the English group Wham, consisting of Andrew Richly and George Michael,  burst onto the music scene heads turned because the lead singer George Michael, didn’t have your typical white voice, he was not just singing he singed and it sounded like a black American singer. And this landed credence, most knew that this was no ordinary group. They had an edge. The other English bred who sounded black was Rick Ashley, he also had an edge.

When Michael went solo, people literally lauded him black and because of his voice  it stock. Michael’s voice could match any and he went up against the best and stayed there. It was because of this powerful voice that he claimed and accented straight to the top of the pop chart and that’s where he lived with a few other untouchables included: Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, the Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Billy Ocean, David Bowie, Madonna and Peabo Bryon.  During the 1980s and 90s they ruled musically; these were among a slue of pop artists that were the biggest in the world at that time.  He will certainly live on through the history books and through the music hall of fame and in the hearts of his fans. Missed already.

George Michael Died Christmas day, December 25, 2016, of heart failure. Some said it was fitting because he had sang about it. Its a song that was meant for someone dear to him personally but is perceived to be for the ages. Michael had 10 number one hits in the United States. He sold 100 million albums worldwide and was in the studios working to re-enter into the industry in 2017.  Some of his biggest acclaims are: “Freedom” “Faith”  “Careless Whispers”  “Father Figure” and ” Last Christmas,” to name a few.

The announcement of his death was chilling in an astute way because many thought that his death would come from  all the run-ins, he have had  over the years.  George Michael’s light shun from 1953 through 2016, he died peacefully in his sleep. He had no illness.

It would seem like the heavens are playing the Aces card again, Prince just died and he returned for another  aces. We will never know what going on in the heavenly realm. He is now in a better place.

IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED

~~ELLEN PATRICIA BAILEY~~

By: C. Harrison/12/24/2016

New York, Queens… Mrs. Ellen Patricia Bailey born October 28, 1939, went to glory Thursday, December 12, 2016 at age 77.  Mrs. Pat scrummed to an ill fated stroked. Her life in-between came to an end and God called her home. Immortalized in stone she will forever be a beacon .

The first thing that stood out and came to my recollection when I heard that Mrs. Pat was no longer with us was their daughter. A daughter that had died many years ago. I remember I was about 17 years old when I heard it,  which touch me deeply because they played a song for her over and over that I am now trying to remember and can’t. From there I learned that everyone in the Caribbean Community new Gil and Pat Bailey and listens to them every Saturday morning. Mrs. Pat and Mr. Bailey was legends even then. Mr. Bailey was known as the godfather of the Caribbean. Caribbean Independent radio program owners revere them and display much love for Mrs. Pat always. I have met Mrs. Pat  a few times and exchanged pleasantries.

As patriarchs of the Caribbean Community in the New York diaspora, Mrs. Pat left a big shoe to fill and like radio personality Janice Julian said–at her funeral, Mrs. Pat was like a school teacher; she taught them how to do radio  promotions, marketing, advertising and much more and she had no formal education. This in itself was an accomplishment and testament to her memory and someone is going to have to pick up where she left off and carry on the baton. Others gave testimony to her courage, strength and caring ways. One person I spoke with said she was the better half, with a smile.  Together Mrs. Pat and Mr. Gil Bailey have 46 years in the broadcast business. They carry the longest running vibrant programs on the independent airwaves. On their radio WPAT, . you can catch them Saturday mornings from 9:30 until 3:00 pm.

Service for Mrs. Pat was held December 22, 2016 at the New Jerusalem Worship Center, located at 122-05 Smith Street, Jamaica, New York. Bishop Mervin Harding, officiated. The repasts took place at the same venue. Her interment was carried out at the Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale, New York.

Mrs. Pat is survived by her husband Gilbert Bailey, 5 children, 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren among hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Pat had a great send off, she will be missed.

Highlights: All photos taken by C. Harrison except for the very last pic

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Posted By: C. Harrison@ 12/23/2016

SEASON GREETINGS TO ALL

MAY WE ALL MAKE IT TO 2017 WITH GOD’S BLESSINGS, HEALTH AND THE HOPES OF GETTING A BIT MORE IN WAY OF PROSPERITY.  PEACE ON EARTH  C. Harrison.. thank you all for a wonderful year

Posted By: C. Harrison?12/20/2016

JAMAICA, QUEENS

THE AMERICAN DEFAULT “DONALD TRUMP”

By: C. Harrison/December 14, 2016

New York, NY….Elect-President, Donald Trump have stated that we should not blame Russia for the hacking into Hillary Clinton’s campaign, and said that it could be anybody who did it. He furthermore proceeds with his unprecedented picks for his administrative cabinet. Ok, let have a sneak at his motives.

Contrary to the Donald views, Donald Trump knew that Russians were behind the hacking of Hillary Clinton’s emails because according to Loretta Lynch, US Attorney General, the state department intelligence community knew back in 2015, that Russia was hacking. Trump has said it could be anyone doing it or did the hacking. He have also said that he did not need any intelligence briefings. so, inlight of this, we can be clear that someone was giving him information into what was going on prior to 2016. This, gives clout to the reason why he was so cocky and confident about winning.  He clearly stated, “Russia I hope you find those other 30 thousand emails.”  Thus, he definitely knew and actually called the country by name. And if, in fact he was getting details from the Director  of the FBI one year before and a promise was made it could be the reason why the Director of the FBI came out just before the election took place and signal the win for Trump.

If I was wrong in my previous statements and said that the Dir of the FBI James Comey, was put-up to it or push into coming out with the statement that doomed Hillary’s presidential faith just before the election and no one actually summoned or put him up to it, then there should be an inquiry into why he did so.

In addition, what is the real motive for Donald Trump wanting to be President? Is it the fact that it is something he inspired after for a long time or is it because now getting older and own a corporation he sees the big advantage (The broader picture), so now the conspiracy to not only to stay at the panicle of civilization but a chance to possible run the world through corporations who do not, so for answer to any one country. In other words, he’s giving a few corporations the freedom they seek to destroy the world and line or put more money in their pockets: because now, they can cut through the maze of red tapes. Is this where we are as a global society.??? Don’t get me wrong  I am not against corporations, there are still good Coes and good nature friendly corporations out there. The ones who seek definitive power are exceptions to the rules.

Moreover, is Donald Trump trying to destroy America, the country he profess to love? because by appointing only billionaires and millionaires; CEOs who heads corporations when he could have pick and appoint any number of qualify applicants from the general population to run this country, it looks sounds and seems like a plot to further the cause of some Corporations desires for ultimate power and dominance…these few oligarchy will now have the power to run the world through the protection of their perspective companies, no more interference with red tape. Insight is what they needed and now it is handed to them on a platter by an elected President who has his own corporation. ????

Believe me even though Trump said he would conceive and give up his corporation to his children come January for which this is questionable and before the inauguration, it won’t happen and even if it appears to be so…its a faults sense of security to appease the nation because he will be 100% still involve in his companies, you can bank on that.

AND HERE, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT DID TRUMP DO TO PEOPLE THAT MOST ARE AFRAID OF HIM SO BAD. WHY…there must be something in it. What do they know that we don’t?????? just saying.

Mr. Trump, we don’t hate you! no, you just have to prove us wrong.

Posted By: C. Harrison/12/13/2016

 PRESS RELEASE

WANT ANSWERS REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING HERE ARE UPDATES JUST FOR YOU

State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) will be hosting a housing conference , attendees will get:

•   Get important updates about affordable housing and other    developments reshaping Jamaica, NY that is.

•   Learn how to apply for affordable housing in New York City.

•   Understand your rights as a tenant

Speakers invited are: NYC Preservation and Development, NYC Homes and Community Renewal, NYC Housing Authority and the Parodneck Foundation.

You must RSVP by calling 718-327-7017 or 718-523-3069

Part 1. Mainland: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL)

161-04 Jamaica Avenue

Jamaica, NY 11432

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Part 2. Rockaways: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Peninsula Rehabilitation Center

50-15 Beach Channel Drive

Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Posted By: C. Harrison/12/13/2016

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