April is our money issue. This month Patricia Vaccarino writes about St. Mary’s Church in Yonkers, New York. Heralded as the “Cathedral on the Hudson River,” and a symbol for the immigrants who built Yonkers, St. Mary’s might be headed for death row. This month Barbara Lloyd McMichael writes about numismatics, coin collecting for the coin-curious, as well as for the serious hobbyist. Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi writes about the coming eclipse of the sun that will take place Monday, April 8, 2024.
In St. Mary’s: For Whom the Bell Tolls, Patricia Vaccarino writes about St. Mary’s Church in Yonkers, New York. Built in 1848, the church is the heart and soul of a city that has always championed immigrants. St. Mary’s will be closing its doors on July 1, 2024. Is the American Roman Catholic Church in business to make money or does it exist to serve the people of God?
Finding the True Value in Coins of Any Realm by Barbara Lloyd McMichael
From dentalium to tea bricks, from paper checks to wire transfers to plastic cards to cryptocurrency – over time, people have come up with many different methods of paying for goods and services. Not all of these have held up to the test of time, but metal coinage has earned a reputation for longevity.
The Coming Eclipse of the Sun! by Andrew Fraknoi
Eclipses of the Sun, where the Moon gets in front of the Sun and blocks its light, are among the most spectacular of natural events. On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be an eclipse of the Sun visible from all of North America.
In Money Moves: Smart Financing Options for Real Estate Investments, Edrian Blasquino writes about how the right financing source is key to a successful real estate investment venture. From traditional bank loans and private lenders to hard money and investment trusts, a multitude of financing options are at your disposal.
How Russia and China Pursue a Soft Regime Change in America by Nick J. Licata
Beware of what you see on social media!! Learn how both Russia and China are manipulating our democratic election process to benefit their foreign policies.