Addict Reilly recalls 53 years of heroin in New York
William Reilly, 73, one of the oldest known addicts, reflects on his start at 17 amid a city amid social upheaval and heroin’s uncut strength. He now lives in Phoenix House, guiding younger peers as a granddad figure while trying to die clean after five decades of addiction.
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Manhattan
Ypres-Lys
Bill Reilly
Reilly
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Phoenix House
Moider
Gashouse
Dutch Schultzee
Pretty Boy Floyd
Coconut Grove reopening spectacle in Hollywood draws stars
A gala reopening of the Coconut Grove in Hollywood features Sammy Davis Jr as the star with May Britt and Dean Martin among attendees. The venue decor is stark and dark, with a Miami Beach mortician vibe, while critics note odd fashion and a torrent of celebrity presence. The piece also discusses Dr. Laurence Peter’s theory on competence versus success in show business and cites Brando as a counterexample.
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Sammy
May Britt
Dean Martin
Miami Beach
Hollywood
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Laurence Peter
Don Rickles
Jonathan Winters
Marlon Brando
Dr. Peter
Tax collections rise across local governments in 2023
Property taxes led with 33.5 billion, up 9.5 percent, followed by motor fuel taxes at 5.9 billion up 8.8 percent and motor vehicle and operators licenses at 2.9 billion up 9.8 percent.
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Commerce Clearing House
Tax Law Authority
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