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[ Please share this story ]New York’s Crumbling Roads: Mistake or Mismanagement? If you live in New York State you know how bad our roads and bridges are to travel on. It’s a case of dodging potholes and hoping the bridge infrastructure with its obvious rusted...
Emerged From Darkness
Ben Coleman's steampunk historical fiction book takes you through the time to events that may or may not have happened. What People Are Saying: Ben Coleman's attention to detail really makes this story pop. The characters come alive on the pages, the scenery vivid. As...
Toxic Beauty:
Toxic Beauty: New York’s Bold Step Toward Cosmetic JusticeIn a country where beauty has often come at a hidden cost, the New York State Senate has taken a bold and overdue step with the introduction of the Beauty Justice Act—a bill, S2057, that seeks to ban a long...
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Part 1: Harvesting Control: China’s OwnershipPart 1: Harvesting Control:Why China’s Ownership of U.S. Farmland Should Alarm Every American Imagine this: sprawling acres of American farmland and prime real estate sitting just a stone’s throw from some of the most...
China’s ownership of US farmlands
Part 1:Harvesting Control:China’s OwnershipPart 1: Harvesting Control:Why China’s Ownership of U.S. Farmland Should Alarm Every American Imagine this: sprawling acres of American farmland and prime real estate sitting just a stone’s throw from some of the most...
A botched execution lead to use of the electric chair
A botched execution lead to use of the electric chairPhoto by Ian WakefieldIn the annals of New York State's history, few tales are as chilling as the story of Roxalana "Roxana" Druse, the last woman hanged in the state. Her crime and the subsequent execution in 1887...
The Taughannock Giant: A Tall Tale from New York
The Taughannock Giant: A Tall Tale from New YorkIn the late 19th century, the serene landscapes of upstate New York became the backdrop for a curious and entertaining hoax that captivated both locals and visitors alike. This is the story of the Taughannock Giant, a...
Should a Foreign Company Control Utility Providers?
Should a Foreign Company Control One of New York’s Largest Utility Providers? New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) has powered homes and businesses for decades. But in recent years, it’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons—massive rate hikes,...
Unexpected Culture Behind Lacrosse’s Premier Team
Unexpected Culture Behind Lacrosse’s Premier TeamIn the realm of professional lacrosse, few teams are as beloved—or as steeped in unexpected tales and quirky traditions—as the Buffalo Bandits, the first NLL team to win a championship in their debut season - a feat...
Exploring Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park:
Exploring Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park: Ghosts, Secrets, and Hidden HistoryBuffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, perched along the waterfront of Lake Erie, isn’t your typical military museum. With its imposing decommissioned naval...