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What is President's Day?

What is President's Day?

To some, the observance of Presidents' Day in the United States goes very much unnoticed. Local newspapers splash ads of “President’s Day Sales!” and many get the day off from work. But have you ever stopped to think about this important day of recognition?

Brooklyn State of the City

Brooklyn State of the City

Brooklyn Mayor Richard Balbier will give his annual State of the City address on Thursday, Feb. 14.

Which Presidential Candidate America Would Most Like to Eat With

Which Presidential Candidate America Would Most Like to Eat With

The results of a new nationwide survey of 2,094 people reveals which presidential candidate Americans would most like to have a hamburger with. The survey was recently conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing better burger restaurant.

 

The survey uncovered the following:

 

  • Nearly 3 in 5, or 59 percent, of U.S. adults would most like to eat a hamburger with President Barack Obama.
  • Of the 59 percent, 64 percent hail from the Midwest, 55 percent from the South, 61 percent from the Northeast and 59 percent from the West. 
  • Younger adults chose President Obama over their older counterparts, 64 percent of 18-34 vs. 54 percent of those 55+. 
  • 66 percent of women 18-34 and 45-54, respectively, would most want to have a hamburger with President Obama over 51 percent of women age 55+.
  • Two in five, or 41 percent, want to grab a burger with Governor Mitt Romney.
  • Of the 41 percent, 36 percent are from the Midwest, 45 percent from the South, 39 percent from the Northeast and 41 percent from the West. 

 

  • 46 percent of older adults 55+ selected Presidential candidate Governor Romney over 36 percent of  younger adults 18-34. 

 

  • Similarly, 49 percent of women 55+ most want to have a hamburger with Presidential candidate Governor Romney over 34 percent of women 18-34 and 45-54, respectively. 

 

The survey also found that Bill Clinton is the former U.S. President Americans would most want to have a hamburger with at 22 percent. Other past presidents include Abraham Lincoln, 15 percent, John F.

Ohio is surrounded by states that ban texting

Ohio is surrounded by states that ban texting

With a statewide ban expected to soon be signed into law in West Virginia, Ohio is literally surrounded by states banning texting while driving.  This comes nearly two years after Kentucky passed a similar measure.  Here’s how Ohio compares with its neighboring states:

Brooklyn State of the City

Brooklyn State of the City

Join us as Brooklyn's Mayor, Richard Balbier, presents the State of the City.

Thursday, February 9th from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

This will be held at the Westbrook Village Apartments at 4000 Westbrook Drive.

For tickets contact Valerie Thompson at 216-288-5484 or asstdir@brooklynohiochamber.org

Admission $15 members/$20 non members
 

Vote by Mail for the March Primary Opens January 31st

Vote by Mail for the March Primary Opens January 31st

Vote by Mail for the March 6th Primary Election opens January 31st. 

Parma Iraq veteran invited to D.C. to watch State of the Union

Parma Iraq veteran invited to D.C. to watch State of the Union

Congressman Kucinich invited Iraq war veteran and resident of Parma, Mr. Joe Sykes, to attend the State of the Union address tonight.

Congressman Kucinich and Mr. Sykes met earlier today in the U.S. Capitol.

Click here to watch their video they sent to the media.