Strapped for cash, Mayor Bill de Blasio turned to a state political account he controls to buy plane tickets, pay rent and purchase digital advertisements for his nascent presidential campaign — potentially violating campaign finance regulations, campaign finance experts told The Post. De Blasio’s presidential campaign disclosed it owes his NY Fairness PAC $52,852 — a tally that includes purchases made after Hizzoner officially announced his run, his staff confirmed. The only problem: Federal law bars state groups — like de Blasio’s — from contributing more than $2,800 in cash, loans or purchases to a federal campaign during the primary election. Purchases made “in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate’s campaign” are considered donations and count toward fundraising limits, according to Federal Election Commission guidelines. De Blasio’s presidential campaign acknowledged … [Read more...] about De Blasio used state account he controls as campaign slush fund
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Women-focused workspace The Wing opens Boston Back Bay location
The Wing, a women-focused community space is joining the coworking scene in Boston Monday on Boylston Street.The Wing Boston is the eighth location the company has opened since The Wing New York City’s Flatiron location opened its doors in 2016. According to their website, spaces currently exist in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and San Francisco, and four additional locations in London, New York City, Canada and Seattle are to pop up by 2020. The 10,500-square-foot location in Boston’s Back Bay opened June 17 and is the city’s first coworking space designed specifically for women, according to WBUR.Each location’s interior is inspired by the local area. The Wing Boston pays tribute to some of the country’s first women’s colleges, including Smith College, Radcliffe, Wellesley and Mount Holyoke by incorporating the schools’ colors.The Wing Boston includes a women-focused library with over 2,000 books, a rotating art gallery … [Read more...] about Women-focused workspace The Wing opens Boston Back Bay location
Summer movie preview: List of summer movies
Here’s a list of almost every movie coming out this summer, and the scheduled release date, which is subject to change. This weekend Ask Dr. Ruth Documentary profile of the holocaust survivor Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who became the most famous sex therapist in the U.S. Directed by Ryan White. Hulu / Magnolia Pictures At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal Documentary. Directed by Erin Lee Carr. HBO Documentary Films Bardo Blues Mental illness drama set in Thailand. With Stephen McClintic, Marcia Kimpton, Brian Gross. Directed by Kimpton. Freestyle Digital Media Bolden Gary Carr stars as jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden in this biographical drama featuring original music by Wynton Marsalis. With Erik LaRay Harvey, Yaya DaCosta, Reno Wilson, Michael Rooker. Written by Dan Pritzker, David N. Rothschild. Directed by Pritzker. Abramorama Clara Science-based fiction with Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario. Written and directed by Akash Sherman. Screen Media The Convent Early … [Read more...] about Summer movie preview: List of summer movies
Echoes of El Nino? Not Much Snow (or Arctic Chill)
"The Best Winter Destination in Every State" "Minnesotans revel in their cold weather—if anyone knows how to celebrate winter, it’s them! Far from the bundling indoors you might expect, the Twin Cities come alive with outdoor festivals and events to celebrate the season. Minneapolis-St. Paul’s Great Northern Festivalencompasses several winter happenings: Visits can check out the City of Lakes Loppet Ski Festival, with cross-country ski racing and activities that culminate in Luminary Loppet, a magical nighttime ski across frozen lakes lit by fire. At the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships, visitors can see why there’s nothing like playing ice hockey outdoors. St. Paul’s Winter Carnival features parades, snow carving, snow sliding, a beer “dabbler,” and lots more. And with a thriving theater and music scene, the Twin Cities offer plenty for those who love to be indoors, too." See more from Reader's Digest HERE: … [Read more...] about Echoes of El Nino? Not Much Snow (or Arctic Chill)