BGE presents

From the Ground Up:

Rebuilding Ground Zero to Re-engineering America

by Amb. Charles A. Gargano with Ian Blake Newhem

Confronted with helping to rebuild the ruins of lower Manhattan in the aftermath of September 11, Ambassador Charles A. Gargano spent the next twelve years cleaning up and revitalizing Ground Zero and developing One World Trade Center. The experience was life affirming and provided a signature testament of hope in the shadow of one of the worst events of the twenty-first century. As a legendary real estate icon, engineer, and Republican strategist who served in the US government for three decades, Gargano has become a thought leader and pioneer in the field of re-engineering. He knows what does and doesn’t work and how to apply that experience to the foundation of America.

Gargano’s approach to engineering powerful, beautiful structures and planting seeds of hope in our greatest cities has given him a distinct vantage point and unique voice. Seasoned with authority, his advice is indispensable for rebuilding an America at risk of ruin.

Now, facing the most politically divisive moment in generations, Gargano applies his decades of experience in public service toward the task of re-engineering our nation’s political and moral infrastructure From the Ground Up with traditional, values-based leadership.

In the words of Gargano, the only person who can get a grip on this off-course country—and steer it true—is you.

About the Author:

Ambassador Charles A. Gargano, a real estate legend, expert engineer, and legendary Republican fundraiser and strategist, served the US government for three decades, appointed by Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush, as well as by New York State Governor George Pataki. As Chairman and CEO of the Empire State Development Corp., Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development, and Vice Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Gargano was principally responsible for the regeneration of lower Manhattan following September 11, 2001.

From the Ground Up: Rebuilding Ground Zero to Re-engineering America by Amb. Charles A. Gargano with Ian Blake Newhem

Hardcover

On-Sale: March 12, 2019

ISBN: 9781642931433

$28.00 US / $37.00 CAD

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Bahamas Relief Effort Under Way

As Hurricane Dorian continues along its destructive path through the Bahamas and on its way to Florida, relief efforts are underway.

The Bahamas is made up of over 700 islands and Cays. (Pronounced Keys). The Abaco Islands that sit about 180 miles east of south Florida have especially been hit hard.

Island Outreach Missions to the Bahamas has launched humanitarian aide efforts.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida resident Randy Crowe founded the organization. Crowe is the former pastor of New Life Bible Church on Man-O-War Cay where he served for 12-years.

"I will be flying down this weekend or as soon as the water recedes from the Marsh Harbor airport," Crowe said. "We have been purchasing tarps, chainsaws, batteries, and many other supplies to take this first trip."

Crowe will soon organize teams of people to fly down and help rebuild, and clean up.

"Our efforts will focus on Marsh Harbor and Man-O-War Cay," Crowe said. "There will be many trips. The first priority is to secure the houses and roofs and clear roadways while making sure everyone has food and water."

Island Outreach Missions is a 501-C3, tax exempt organization. All donations are fully tax deductible.

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TALK TO ROGER L. SIMON

Author Of THE GOAT

PUBLIUS GUEST AUTHOR: Roger L. Simon is author of the new novel THE GOAT and was the Co-Founder of PJMedia.

TIME FOR CONSERVATIVES TO BUILD THEIR OWN HOLLYWOOD?

Did anyone believe "Will & Grace" stars Debra Messing and Eric McCormack when they backtracked on their demand Hollywood supporters of Donald Trump attending the President's coming Beverly Hills fundraiser be outed and consequently blacklisted from The Industry?

Messing and McCormack claimed they were "misunderstood." How isn't clear. Actually, they were demonstrating some needed CYA, especially when such a "progressive" blue blood as Whoopi Goldberg criticized them for going overboard in a democratic country.

In truth, Whoopi was probably panicked the duo was letting the cat too far out of the proverbial bag about what most of Hollywood, including her, really thought. Trump Derangement Syndrome in Tinseltown is simply around the bend and back and around the bend again...and again.

ABOUT NOVEL: Whatever happened to Dan Gelber - the divorced screenwriter who journeyed to Nepal in his seventies only to plunge to his death off of Mt. Everest? And just who is Jay Reynolds - the mysterious twenty-year-old tennis prodigy who appears out of nowhere to battle Rafael Nadal at the French Open and Roger Federer at Wimbledon and become the new hope of American tennis, possibly "the greatest of all time."

PLUG BOOK: www.amazon.com/Goat-Roger-L-Simon/dp/0578513978/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1567654281&sr=1-1

READ: https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/02/the-roger-simon-interview/

BIO: Roger L. Simon is the author of thirteen books, eleven fiction and two non-fiction. These include the eight Moses Wine detective novels that have been nominated for multiple awards and translated in over a dozen languages. The first in the series, THE BIG FIX, was made into a film starring Richard Dreyfuss for which Simon, also a screenwriter, wrote the script. His other screen credits include BUSTIN' LOOSE with Richard Pryor, SCENES FROM A MALL with Bette Midler and Woody Allen and A BETTER LIFE. Simon was nominated for an Academy Award for his adaptation of Isaac Singer's ENEMIES, A LOVE STORY directed by Paul Mazursky. He has written articles for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New York Post, City Journal and Real Clear Politics, among others, and appeared on talk radio and cable TV as a commentator. In 2004, he co-foun