JUNE 25, 2004 --

Wasn't it nice, a photo of former New York Mayor Ed Koch on a payphone at 85th and Lexington, referring to the Republican National Convention in the city later this summer. There is, however, something curious about the photo. How good the former mayor looks. How vibrant. How lively. How... YOUNG.

LPR has no information on the matter, but is fairly certain this photo was not taken this year, or last year, or, this century, for that matter. Come on NYC convention promoters, how about some truth in Koch labeling: when was the picture shown here taken? How come a more recent photo is not used? Or would you have us believe in the miracle of Botox?

Ed Koch, by the way, was mayor of New York when Newsday ran the Dayton Seaside article that just might make Jayson Blair look pretty good, in comparison. (Was the photo of the mayor on payphones today, taken at the time of that fact-challenged article, in the late 80's?) Enough, for LPR's purpose, here to return to the saga of the Newsday horoscope scandal. Here, for LPR clicksters, three examples of the Jeraldine Saunders horoscope, June 25, in The Washington Post and with the Newsday omissions in brackets.

Aquarius: People will appreciate your truthfulness more than ever. [Count the pennies that you have saved up, and stay close to home tonight. A true blue nature will win permanent friends].

Aries: Too much hardship and recent thwarting of your desires has you edgy and out of sorts. Partners may seem frosty. [Put off amorous adventures until Saturday when flames of ardor are rekindled].

Gemini: Your judgment is a little better today than usual, and you may be in perfect mental harmony with a close companion. [Avoid the nightlife until tomorrow since social situations may be a bit stiff and austere this evening.]

My heavens, what if a Newsday Aquarian did not "stay close to home tonight?" What if a Newsday Aries did not "Put off amorous adventures until Saturday..."?"