The Nicosias' Press Conference, Or How to Shoot Yourself in The Foot Without Really Trying.
This is an update from my previous blog about the Nicosias' reputedly racist "Juneteenth" party held on July 7. On Tuesday, August 23 Rochester socialites Dr. and Mrs. Nicosia held a press conference to refute charges that they held a racist-themed party at their East Avenue mansion. They said that they wished to set the record straight about that party because the distorted accounts of it caused emotional distress to their family, affected their livelihood and their social position in Rochester. They, and their attorney (who was present) categorically denied that they were racists. They admitted that the party was politically themed, a liberal bashing event that Dr. Nicosia described was for his wife's "idiot friends." Which really wasn't a very smart thing for him to say since he was present at the festivities, although he stated that he had invited no one to the event and was merely "hosting." The descriptions of it can be seen in my previou