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Bottled Water vs Tap Water
Photo credit: Tima MiroshnichenkoBottled Water vs Tap Water In the United States, bottled water is often perceived as a cleaner, safer alternative to tap water. However, recent investigations reveal that this perception may not align with reality. A significant...
ARE Hospitals Pocketing Profits Meant for the Poor?
Photo credit: Tima MiroshnichenkoARE Hospitals Pocketing Profits Meant for the Poor? New York Democrats Push Bill That Shields Abuses in Federal Drug Discount Program In the world of healthcare, the 340B drug pricing program was supposed to be a beacon of hope....
Let the Patient Beware
Photo credit: Tima MiroshnichenkoLet the Patient Beware New York has historically been at the forefront of medical and technological advancements. However, in recent years, the state has fallen behind, now ranking 22nd out of 50 states in medical and technological...
Sunscreens protection or health risk?
Before your next sunny day, read this: Sunscreens protection or health risk? Some of the most popular sunscreens may be quietly harming your health. For decades, we’ve been told that sunscreen is the essential layer of protection between our skin and the sun’s...
Albany NY the 518
Albany New York, the 518 The Informed NY Team put together this list of some amazing places and things to do in Albany that you should really check out![ inside Albany ]
Niki Crow’s 1920 Dodge Brothers Touring Car
Rolling Through Time: Niki Crow’s 1920 Dodge Brothers Touring Car In a world where vintage cars often undergo extensive restorations, Niki Crow's 1920 Dodge Brothers Touring car stands out as a remarkable exception. Maintained in its original condition, this...
counterpoint
Counter PointThe Code Is the Weapon: Why Some Digital Blueprints Shouldn’t Be Free In an age where a few clicks can summon a global audience, we need to reckon with a difficult truth: not all information should be free. Some knowledge, when made universally...
A Look Back with Louise Vallone
A look back by Louise Vallone I can’t believe I am 90. I can’t believe how fast time goes by. I often find myself reflecting on the life I lived back in the 1930s. Growing up in upstate New York as part of a Czechoslovakian/Hungarian immigrant family, I’ve seen a...
Discrimination in Plain Sight
Discrimination in Plain Sight: Rethinking Job Applications in New York State In a time when we champion diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, it’s alarming how common job applications still ask questions that can lead to discrimination before a candidate even...
NY’s ERA and Its Implications for Disability Rights
Daniel N. Clay, J.D., LL.M., J.S.D. dnclay@su.suffolk.eduNew York’s Equal Rights Amendment and Its Implications for Disability Rights The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which took effect on January 1, 2025, amends the New York State Constitution to explicitly prohibit...
Still Becoming
written by Louise ValloneStill Becoming: Time, Growth, and the Power of Living Forward As a writer, I’ve met women, who like me, have carried the weight of generations quietly, courageously, and without applause. They’ve raised families, run businesses, buried dreams...
Student Loans financial abuse!
Finacial Abuse The Case for Student Loan Justice: End Compounding Injustice, Apply Fair Interest Now For decades, student loan borrowers have been forced to navigate a system that would be considered illegal if applied to almost any other form of consumer debt. Among...