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Jack Ruby – Hothead, Hitman or Patriot?

Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bar Road, Syosset, NY, United States

Jack Ruby - Hothead, Hitman, or Patriot? Here is what we know for sure. Jack Ruby was an erratic, violent man who murdered Lee Harvey Oswald. The most hotly debated question about this infamous crime is WHY Jack Ruby chose … Continue reading →

Nellie Bly And Dorothy Kilgallen

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Nellie Bly and Dorothy Kilgallen are two of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history.   Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh, drawing the ire of the wealthiest people in the … Continue reading →

The Year In Review – And Predictions For 2023 (PM)

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Updated every year-my most popular program!   We will look at the top news stories of the year, remember the famous people who passed away, look at the top quotes and new words of the year, and I will fearlessly … Continue reading →

Harry Belafonte

Private Venue

This has become one of my favorite new programs. And it is certainly one of the most surprising programs I have ever researched! When I began my research, I thought I would be talking about a popular entertainer from the … Continue reading →

What Just Happened – January 2023 Current Events

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" What makes this session so unique is that we will not … Continue reading →