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ALINA BONSELL ANNOUNCES “JEWISH SAFETY” LINE AS SHE EXPANDS COALITION FOR 2026 NEW YORK STATE SENATE RACE

Austin Tang — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:27:27 +0000

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NEW YORK, NY — Alina Bonsell, candidate for New York State Senate District 28, announced today that she will be running on an additional, independent ballot line named “Jewish Safety” alongside her Republican candidacy in the November 3, 2026, general election.

The announcement comes as independent petitioning will start April 14 through May 23, 2026, during which Bonsell’s campaign must collect 5,000 total signatures to ensure at least 3,000 qualified signatures from registered voters across the district.

New York State Senate District 28 spans Manhattan’s East Side, including East 14th Street through East 96th Street, Central Park South, and Roosevelt Island.

“The Jewish Safety line is about bringing people together across party lines around something fundamental: safety, identity, and shared values,” said Bonsell. “This is about building a coalition that reflects the reality of our community, not forcing people into political boxes.”

Bonsell previously ran for New York City Council in 2025, where she built a broad base of support across the district and demonstrated strong crossover appeal among Republicans, Independents, and Democrats alike.

The creation of the “Jewish Safety” line reflects that same coalition-building strategy, aimed at engaging voters who may not align with a single party but want leadership that prioritizes safety, stability, and common-sense solutions.

For Bonsell, the issue is deeply personal. “My family came to this country from the former Soviet Union because of antisemitism,” she said. “Jewish safety is not abstract to me, instead it’s part of my family’s history and part of why I’m running. No one in this city should feel unsafe because of who they are.”

“To move New York forward, we need leadership that is practical, not ideological,” Bonsell said. “People want safer streets, lower costs, and a government that actually works. That’s what I’m running to deliver for my neighbors.”

With a compressed petitioning timeline, the campaign is mobilizing aggressively to meet ballot requirements and is seeking to raise $20,000 to fund staffing and operations necessary to collect signatures across the district.

“This is a grassroots effort with a clear goal,” Bonsell added. “If we want real representation, it takes real participation. I’m asking people across our community to step in, sign, volunteer, and help us get this done.”

Visit Bonsell’s website at www.alinabonsell.com and follow her on Instagram @alinab.nyc to learn more.

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Contact:

Therese Joffre

Alina for New York

(989) 948-2137

contact@alinabonsell.com
www.alinabonsell.com

WE WIN TOGETHER

Alina is running on the Republican line this election, but her prospects for victory increases if voters can choose her on an Independent, “Jewish Safety” line, with all votes on both lines counting toward her total. This is about protecting the safety of all Jews in New York City and creating legislation that punishes those who commit religious crimes.

To make that possible, we need to hire staff and collect 5,000 registered voter signatures, so that at least 3,000 will be valid. These signatures need to be from any D28 registered voters who have not already signed any other petition.

Your support will directly fund trained petition staff and help ensure we qualify for the “Jewish Safety” Independent line on this November’s ballot.

We need to raise funds to get this done between April 14th – May 26th so we legally qualify our Independent line.

www.alinabonsell.com

Bonsell Media Sheet

Alina
Bonsell
candidate for ny
state senate
Alina Bonsell is a Yorkville
resident, mother, and small
business owner, not a career
politician. In 1989, her family
immigrated to the United States
as Jewish refugees from the
Soviet Union when she was a
small child. She has spent her
life building businesses and
fighting to stay afloat in a city
that is increasingly hostile to the
people who make it run.
With 20 years of experience in
pharmaceutical operations and
private sector leadership,
including roles in regulatory
affairs, executive management,
and complex systems oversight,
Alina brings a track record of
accountability and measurable
results. She will bring that same
discipline to Albany.

We Win Together

She is running because she is tired
of excuses. This campaign is
personal. Alina is fighting for a
safer, cleaner, and fairer New York
for families, small business owners,
and everyday residents who just
want stability. She is not running to
play the political game. She is
running to expose what is broken
and fix it

ALINA’S PRIORITIES

Improve Eastside Public Safety
End wasteful government spending
Tax relief for young adults & new parents
Protect Jewish Safety with Stronger Legislation
Family Court Reform

ABOUT THE RACE

District 28 covers Manhattan’s East Side from East
14th Street to East 96th Street, including Yorkville,
Kips Bay, Murray Hill, Gramercy, Midtown East,
and Roosevelt Island. The seat is currently held
by incumbent Democrat Liz Krueger, who has
represented the district since 2002.

CONTACT

www.alinabonsell.com
campaign@alinabonsell.com
alinab.nyc
alinabonsell

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Al Smith – Electric Eclectic Show!!

Austin Tang — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:27:41 +0000

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April 26, 7:30 PM

TheCuttingRoomNYC.com

Directions:
The Cutting Room 44 East 32nd St, New York, NY, 10016
United States

Here is a LIVE CUTTING ROOM SHOW that Al did some years ago, he is fantastic: Note please be patient as the Camera person started tge camera to soon by a few minutes, then Al gets on.

https://youtu.be/Zd8N0MBM7B4

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Randy Edelman to perform at Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington, New York March 13 and The Jazz Club at Aman New York on March 14

Austin Tang — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:21:01 +0000

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Randy Edelman at the Aman Jazz Club NY

On Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM, the incomparable Randy Edelman returns to New York for what promises to be one of the most elegant and emotionally charged evenings of the season — live at the Aman Jazz Club NY.
Set within the refined, intimate atmosphere of the Aman, this is not merely a concert. It is a journey through the melodies that have shaped generations.

Edelman, whose soaring scores and timeless songs have underscored some of cinema’s most beloved films — from The Last of the Mohicans to My Cousin Vinny, Gettysburg, and The Mask — brings his music back to its most personal form: one man, one piano, and a lifetime of stories woven between the notes.
The visual of Edelman seated at the grand piano, bathed in warm stage light, evokes the very heart of his artistry. It is here that themes are reborn — cinematic anthems distilled into intimate expressions. Audiences don’t just hear the music; they feel the decades of passion, discipline, and soul behind every chord.
The March 14th performance promises a curated medley of his iconic film themes, award-winning originals like “21 Again,” and perhaps a few unexpected surprises. For those who have experienced his Carnegie Hall triumphs and sold-out performances, this setting offers something even more rare — closeness. The kind where the piano breathes and the audience listens.

An evening at Aman Jazz Club is about nuance, elegance, and connection. And there is perhaps no composer better suited to that atmosphere than Randy Edelman — a Golden Globe-nominated songwriter whose work bridges Hollywood grandeur with heartfelt vulnerability.
Reservations are essential.
This is not just another date on the calendar.
It is a night where music, memory, and magic meet in one room.

The Cinema Arts Centre is proud to present a very special cinematic and musical evening celebrating one of Hollywood’s most iconic film scores. On Friday, March 13 at 7:30 PM, audiences are invited to a screening of the beloved comedy classic The Mask, followed by a live concert performance starring Golden Globe–nominated composer-musician Randy Edelman.
Best known for his unforgettable music that has shaped generations of filmgoers, Edelman brings his legendary scores from the screen to the stage in an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime performance. Following the screening, he will take audiences on a musical journey through highlights of his celebrated career, performing live and sharing personal stories behind the music.

The Mask, the 1994 film that helped define an era of comedy and pop culture, is inseparable from Edelman’s exuberant, jazz-infused score—music that gave the film its pulse, charm, and unmistakable swagger. Experiencing the film and then hearing its composer perform live creates a rare, immersive celebration of cinema and sound.
This exclusive event takes place at Cinema Arts Centre, located in Huntington, New York, and is designed for film lovers, music fans, and anyone who appreciates the artistry behind the movies they love.
Event Details:
What: Screening of The Mask followed by a live concert
Who: Randy Edelman, Golden Globe–nominated composer-musician
When: Friday, March 13, 7:30 PM
Where: Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington, New York
Tickets are available now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

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$2,190 / 1br – 2000ft2 – ONE OF A KIND, Private Gorgeous 2 BR, 2 BATH, Backyard Co-op Share (Upper West Side)

Austin Tang — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:00:43 +0000

Roommate Share, Available February 15. GREAT SAFE LOCATION, NEXT TO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. Zabars, Trader Joe……1 BR, 1 BATH, and a Study/with a Sunroof, and a separate door leading to the award-winning Asian Backyard. In a divided 2 BR 2 BATH Landmark Co-op. Your Bedroom is furnished with an Expensive Bed/Dressers, and the Office has an Expensive Desk & Chair—own Master Bathroom with Whirlpool, not attached, has an innovative design. (Former Executive Roommate transferred to Europe, but we have had many College Students, i.e., Columbia, Fordham, Brown.. live here as well). Full-Size Kitchen Appliances, Large LR, Bath with Whirlpool, in a divided 2 BR 2 BATH, LANDMARK Co-Op. FREE Washer and Dryer, Antique Upright Baby Grand Oak Piano, PLUS THIS PRICE INCLUDES all utilities, wifi, electric, water, heat, central air, TV and free washer and dryer….

Roommates are a mature, considerate, respectful, happily married couple, an Award-Winning TV and Peace and Earth Day Producer, and a Grandad, a lovely, kind Chinese Business Woman Wife. Mandarin Chinese Helpful. References are available upon request and with your agreement. This is One of a Kind, because this is a true HOME available to share, is one of the nicest neighborhoods in Manhattan where we have lived for 40 years. Seek one long-term roommate, minimum till December 2026, preferably longer.

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NYTimes: 4 Silly Ways to Keep Marriage Fun

Austin Tang — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:57:59 +0000

Your relationship may be solid, but is it playful?

Credit…Illustration by Matt Chase; Photographs by Shutterstock

By Jancee Dunn

My husband, Tom, and I have a series of hand signals that we use when we’re out together. When I shoot him a meaningful look and stroke my chin, that means “I have a piece of good gossip for you.” A discreet tug to my left earlobe means “time to go.” (Although, now that I’ve given it away, this gesture will be retired.)

Secret signals might sound like something from middle school. But they’re also fun.

When you’re an adult, playfulness may not always feel natural. But play helps you cope with stress and increases your life satisfaction. It also helps people in relationships feel closer. Playful behaviors like humor, banter or flirting can also remind you of the early days of your relationship, said John Kim and Vanessa Bennett, a therapist couple who wrote “It’s Not Me, It’s You.”

But playful relationships don’t always happen organically, said Roslyn Ashford, a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi. You have to invent or search for these moments of fun, she added. Here’s how.

Cultivate inside jokes.

Research has confirmed what we intuitively know: Humor is a key element of adult play. So look for small opportunities to add a little levity throughout the day, said Gaya Kodiyalam, a therapist in New York City.

You can cultivate your own lighthearted language, Kodiyalam said. She and her husband have so many nicknames for each other, she said, they rarely call each other by their given names.

They’ve also developed a series of funny rituals. The couple have a special morning hug they call a “waggle.”

These words and habits, “really do build intimacy,” she said.

Gags are another way to build in a bit of fun. For years, Tom and I had a running joke involving Baby Doll, a plastic infant our daughter had covered with magic marker tattoos. Over the years, Baby Doll had grown a grimy and sinister look.

So I would position Baby Doll in various poses — in the fridge, in the shower — to give Tom a scare. Immature, I know. But fun.

Send a silly text.

Dr. Ashford and her partner would text memes and emojis to each other for a laugh, she said.

I told Dr. Ashford that I sometimes try to find the most obscure emojis to send to Tom, without comment, like a lobster or a CD.

Or instead of texting in sentences, Dr. Ashford said, “you could speak only in emoji language,” and have your partner unravel your cryptic message.

A friend of mine texts his husband, who is frequently out of town for work, goofy pictures of their dog to make him laugh. Sometimes it’s a close-up photo of the dog huffing her food; other times he would draw on a jaunty hat or kerchief.

Plan a surprise date.

Kim and Bennett like to take turns devising a mystery date. One person does all the planning, “and all the other has to do is show up,” Kim said. Their dates have included rock climbing and renting a convertible for a scenic drive.

A good source of date ideas, Bennett said, is Airbnb Experiences, inventive activities led by local experts — many of which are not expensive.

The person being surprised should have an open mind and a good attitude, Bennett added. And if the date doesn’t go as planned, you have another inside joke, she said.

Kodiyalam encourages couples in her practice to think of activities that made them feel most alive when they were younger — and figure out how to do “an updated version of it.”

One couple she treated reminisced about scavenger hunts and obstacle courses, so Kodiyalam suggested they try tackling an escape room together. If you both loved to paint as children, you can try a “paint and sip” art class.

Make a game out of a mundane situation.

Add a little lightness to your day by looking for ways you can turn household tasks into a game, Kodiyalam said. You can have a contest to see who can make the most creative dish using ingredients you already have in the fridge or pantry, or who can tidy up an area in your house the fastest.

On a recent slog to the supermarket with Tom, I divided our shopping list and told him that whoever finished first would get a $5 scratch-off card. Lottery tickets don’t inspire the same greed in him that they do in me, but Tom loves a challenge. He raced through the supermarket aisles like a grim-faced action hero, winning the game.

Tom ended up giving the scratcher to me. I won $10. Which I then gave to him.

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