Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spent his holiday break on the West Coast, a departure from his usual New York-centric lifestyle. He visited his daughter Michaela in Los Angeles, where the two enjoyed hiking at Big Sur and dining on high-end seafood at Nobu. Meanwhile, in Florida, Steve Wynn hosted a festive gathering that included Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin.
In other political nostalgia, former Governor David Paterson shared a colorful and less-than-glamorous memory of a past trip to Kuwait with Anthony Weiner, recalling a night involving far too much beer.
In the world of media and entertainment: * Greg Gutfeld of Fox News is currently looking for a new comedy writer. Sources suggest he look into Larry Amoros, a veteran writer known for his work with Joan Rivers. * For those with $450 million to spare, the spectacular glass-domed Greek estate featured in Daniel Craig’s “Glass Onion” was jokingly listed for sale, though the lavish 17-bedroom property turned out to be a clever marketing prank. * On the culinary scene, the classic Manhattan restaurant Il Monello has returned after a 14-year hiatus. Now located on East 49th Street, it is run by Steve Haxhiaj, who rose from busboy to owner.
The political climate remains tense, particularly regarding George Santos. Despite admitting to extensive lies about his background, he is set to represent Long Island and Queens. This has sparked outrage, with many questioning why a trusted figure like his opponent, Robert Zimmerman, isn’t in the seat instead. This controversy coincides with internal GOP friction as Kevin McCarthy faces a challenge from Steve Scalise for the Speaker of the House position.
Finally, a note of thanks was extended to readers for their kind words regarding the tribute to the late Barbara Walters, ending with a cynical joke that an “intelligent man” in Washington D.C. is simply a tourist.