This post is purely non-political. Gov. Cuomo, under fire from both parties, not just in NYS but nationally, continues to face criticism over his directive issued in March 2020 requiring nursing and group homes to admit or re-admit COVID positive patients. For those who are unsure what I am referring to, the order states: (credit … More Thoughts on Gov. Cuomo’s scandals
This post is a reflection regarding the coronavirus pandemic and what my thoughts on it are. As you may know in March 2020, the United States started getting hit with coronavirus cases. Specifically on March 3, it was confirmed a man from the city of the New Rochelle, the city I grew up in and … More A Reflection on COVID-19: One Year Later
Six candidates on the Democratic side have entered the 2020 presidential race Updated Feb 1, 2019 at 12:31pm EDT. The 2020 election is still over a year away, but things are already heating up. Six Democratic candidates have already announced they are running. The first to do so was Sen. Elizabeth Warren … More 2020 is already heating up
President Trump’s Chief of Staff John Kelly will be leaving his post at the end of the year, one that he has held for the last year and half. The resignation was first reported by Axios. There is no question that that particular position is hard to hold onto. This role includes presiding over the … More WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave at end of the year
See the link for my story on my journey with hearing loss. It was recently published in The Ionian. October is Hearing Awareness month. http://www.ioniannews.com/gallery/article_2232b970-9f08-11e7-9ce8-bbb5221dc9ad.html
Iona Senior Allie Cozzi discusses her experience at Iona College and what advice she has for incoming students.
View the list of tweets related to the final moments related to what seems to be the never-ending election: //storify.com/mattricker5/just-hours-away-from-the-2016-election/embed?border=false//storify.com/mattricker5/just-hours-away-from-the-2016-election.js?border=false[View the story “The final moments in the 2016 election – just two days away!” on Storify]
On Friday, Oct. 28, I had the oppurtunity to participate on a student panel on PIX 11 with Marvin Scott. It was a great experience. I was asked to give my reaction on the election. Link to the video will be posted soon. Image in front of the PIX 11 wall as you are … More Matt Ricker participates on Student Panel on PIX 11
Check up my latest article in the “The Ionian.” http://ow.ly/z4Vw305EJxP
Here are some recent updates: //storify.com/mattricker5/things-are-heating-up-for-the-2016-race-for-the-wh/embed?border=false[View the story “Things continue to heat up for the 2016 Race for the White House!” on Storify]
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