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NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT
NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT IN NYS OR NOT! By: John M Kunzman, Sr., Broome County, New YorkI’d like to preface this article by stating that I got involved over a decade ago in the natural gas exploration discussion as a leader of a coalition of landowners that had...
Trump’s Federal EV Rollbacks
Trump’s Federal EV Rollbacks: What Could It Mean for New York State?President Donald Trump’s recent decision to roll back federal electric vehicle (EV) mandates has reignited debates over federal versus state authority. For states like New York, which have pursued...
Deportation Policies for New York State
Potential Benefits of Enhanced Deportation Policies for New York StateAccording to NY Daily NewsPresident Donald Trump's recent initiatives to intensify the deportation of undocumented immigrants may offer significant advantages for New York State, particularly in...
The Pittsburgh Travel Showcase
The Pittsburgh Travel Showcase, presented by AAA Travel, held its annual event at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This vibrant gathering allowed attendees to meet one-on-one with travel representatives from various sectors of the...
Rediscover the Magic of Queens
Rediscover the Magic of Queens: A Journey Through the World's Fair Legacy and BeyondQueens is a borough bursting with diversity, culture, history, and of course St. John's University whose basketball team I am hoping not only secures a spot in the NCAA tournament but...
The Met Cloisters
The Met Cloisters: A Medieval Escape in Manhattan Tucked away in the lush greenery of Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan lies one of New York City’s most magical and unexpected treasures: The Met Cloisters. A branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cloisters is...
Shameful Remark
Shameful Quote In June 2024, during a debate on horseshoe crabs, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams made an unexpected and striking comment: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rarely ever get up to speak.” With these words, the Democrat from Brooklyn, in office since 2016,...
The Bronx: A Walk on the Wild Side with a Twist
The Bronx: A Walk on the Wild Side with a Twist Sure, the Bronx Zoo is legendary. It’s the largest urban zoo in the world, after all, with more than 265 acres in the heart of the Bronx. And whether it's your first time visiting or your thirtieth there is always...
Little Italy: A Dream Fulfilled and a Neighborhood That Lives On
Little Italy: A Dream Fulfilled and a Neighborhood That Lives On When I lived in Europe I had visited my relatives in Italy and Sicily and always dreamed of one day coming back to America and visiting Little Italy. For years, it had existed in my mind as a place...
Unopposed Legislative Seats
UnopposedLegislative Seats: A Silent Threat to New York’s Democracy In the bustling political landscape of New York State, the glaring absence of competition in many legislative races is a troubling sign. With over 40% of New York State Assembly and Senate districts...
Are you a woman who has considered running for office?
Are you a woman who has considered running for office?Do you wonder what it would take to succeed? Story by: L Burghardt Claudia Tenney may be someone to seek advice from. She has experienced the ups, downs, redistricting, and the anxiety of uncertainty. Even the ugly...
New York’s Battle Against Toxic Waste
Love Canal residents discuss revitalizing their contaminated neighborhood with EPA Administrator Lee M. Thomas in 1985.The Poison Beneath Our FeetNew York’s Battle Against Toxic Waste It’s a quiet summer evening in Niagara Falls, but the ground tells a different...