Important issues
How did your state legislator vote?
Will this bill allow illegals to vote in NYS?
Important issues How did your state legislator vote?Will this bill allow illegals to vote in NYS? The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, named after the late civil rights leader and congressman, aims to strengthen protections against voter suppression by...
Unopposed Legislative Seats
The cost of unopposed seats isn’t just local—it’s national. It undermines the fabric of representative governmentUnopposed Legislative SeatsA Silent Threat to New York’s DemocracyIn the bustling political landscape of New York State, the glaring absence of competition...
Willard, the rat, is alive and well in NY’s subways
Willard is alive and well in NY’s subways Picture this: you’re waiting for the A train, coffee in hand, when a shadow the size of a house cat darts across the platform. Is it a stray feline? Nope, that’s just one of New York City’s notorious subway rats. It’s not your...
Reviving the Rails
Reviving the Rails: How Broome County Can Reconnect and Thrive Broome County once thrived with passenger rail services that connected residents to New York City and other key areas, fostering economic growth and accessibility. The dismantling of this system in the...
The History of New York’s Equal Rights Amendment
ERA Explainer Series: The History of New York’sEqual Rights Amendment By: Dr. Daniel N. Clay, J.D., LL.M., M.S.C.J.S., J.S.D.Legal Scholar, Educator, Author, and Advisorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielnclay/New York State’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) marks a...
Pro-Life Feminists
A Rising Movement Redefines EmpowermentPro-Life FeministsIn a surprising shift, a growing number of feminists are embracing pro-life positions, challenging long-held assumptions about reproductive rights and redefining what it means to advocate for women. This...
The Power of Will by Louise Vallone
Age is Just A NumberThe Power of Will Triumph Over Doubt by Louise Vallone Let me tell you something: I’m 90 years old, and I’ve spent the last few decades hearing some doctor’s and other strangers tell me what I can’t do. “You’re too old for that.” “You need to slow...
Behind the Wheel – Classic Car Enthusiasts
Behind the Wheel First in a series from Classic Car EnthusiastsEveryone has a dream. Some dream of soaring through the skies, while others long to explore the depths of the sea. For me, the dream was always about vintage and antique cars. Ever since I could remember,...
Share that home town love
Share Your Love for Your Hometown with Informed NY! What makes your city, town, or village special to you? Informed NY wants to hear from you! Submit your Heart Message—a short, heartfelt statement (30 words or less) about why you love where you live. Whether it’s the...
which town is the true heart of NY
The True Heart of Upstate New York?Ask any Upstater where the heart of New York really lies, and you’ll get wildly different answers — and passionate defenses. From Albany to Rochester, each town claims the title. But what makes one place more central than another?...