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Marjorie Byrnes: Called to serve.
Marjorie Byrnes: Called to serve. written by L BurghardtMarjorie Byrnes has been serving in some capacity virtually her whole adult life. Marjorie spent 32 years within the court system serving as an assistant district attorney for Monroe County, as court attorney to...
Assembly Bill A01475
Assembly Bill A01475 Governor Hochul signed into law A01475 that will now mandate that hospitals collect specific details about a patient’s potential disability needs. On its face it seems like a good idea but it comes with significant downsides. While it allows...
The Protection of Women & Girls in Sports Act
The Protection ofWomen & Girls in Sports ActAs of Feb 26th the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28) has passed the House and is now awaiting consideration in the Senate. This bill seeks to amend Title IX to ensure that women’s and girls’...
Giant Step to Stop Sexually Violent Predators
Giant Step to Stop Sexually Violent PredatorsH.R. 779, the Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act has been introduced by Representative Darrell Issa to increase safeguards against convicted sexual predators. A cornerstone of the bill is mandatory state reporting. States...
The New York Auto Show
Buckle up. The New York International Auto Show is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and faster than ever. From April 18 to 27, 2025, the Jacob Javits Convention Center will transform into the ultimate automotive playground—packed with powerful super cars, cutting-edge...
Early Spring Adventures in New York
Awakening the Wild: Early Spring Adventures in New YorkAs winter melts away, New York State’s outdoors comes alive with the promise of spring. This is the time to embrace the season of renewal, trading snow boots for hiking boots and exploring some of the state’s most...
Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day
Pearl River -St. Patrick’s Day Every March, on the Sunday following the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City, the streets of Pearl River come alive with the skirl of bagpipes, the sight of an emerald-green line painted down Central Avenue, and the unmistakable...
March Madness: A Slam Dunk for New York Basketball Fans
March Madness is about to take over our screens. This year’s tournament is set to begin with Selection Sunday on March 16, 2025, followed by the First Four games on March 18-19, and culminating in the Final Four on April 5 and the National Championship on April 7. For...
The Climate Change Super Fund Act (Bill #502129B)
States Sue to Block New York Law Targeting Fossil Fuel Companies The Greatest Forced Fund Raiser In The History Of Mankind. The Climate Change Super Fund Act (Bill #502129B): A Critical Examination By: Victor Furman My name is Victor Furman, and for nearly two...
They Call Me a Patriot—And I Wear It Like a Badge
They Call Me a Patriot And I Wear It Like a Badge“They call me a patriot,” they say it as if it’s an insult. Well, let me tell you something—I wear that title with pride because being a patriot means something. It means loving your country enough to stand up for it,...