Articles

 It is Not About Pretending to be Homeless 

 It is Not About Pretending to be Homeless 

Millions of young people experience homelessness each year.The Covenant House Sleep Out, now in its 15th year, brings together a global community to confront this crisis head-on. On March 14, more than 100 volunteers gave up their beds and slept outside on cold...

read more
for pedophiles  life imprisonment without parole

for pedophiles  life imprisonment without parole

facebook.com/groups/informednyroundtable/For pedophiles, life imprisonment without parole Senator Andrew Lanza’s Bill, S.7257There are moments when the justice system in New York fails so badly that it doesn’t just break your heart, it makes you question what justice...

read more
Utterly Voice: When You Cannot Use the Keyboard and Mouse

Utterly Voice: When You Cannot Use the Keyboard and Mouse

What do you think? Do the conveniences offered by smart devices outweigh the potential loss of privacy and freedom?Utterly Voice: When You Cannot Use the Keyboard and Mouse Many medical conditions can make using a computer keyboard and mouse difficult or impossible....

read more
Welcome to the Truman Show

Welcome to the Truman Show

What do you think? Do the conveniences offered by smart devices outweigh the potential loss of privacy and freedom?Welcome to the Truman ShowImagine our lives being like the Truman Show where everything is scripted out for a certain outcome . . . manipulated by...

read more
Albany and the Erie Canal: The Gateway to Prosperity

Albany and the Erie Canal: The Gateway to Prosperity

Albany and the Erie Canal: The Gateway to ProsperityIn the 19th century, Albany, New York, stood at the crossroads of progress and expansion, thanks to one of the greatest engineering marvels of its time: the Erie Canal. Completed in 1825, the canal revolutionized...

read more
Antiquing Adventures in the Hudson Valley

Antiquing Adventures in the Hudson Valley

Antiquing Adventures in the Hudson ValleyThe Hudson Valley is a haven for antiquing enthusiasts, offering a rich tapestry of shops and markets that cater to diverse tastes. Whether you're seeking mid-century modern pieces, rustic farmhouse decor, or unique...

read more
Concern for Our Farmlands – Part 2

Concern for Our Farmlands – Part 2

A study from NYU estimated that phthalate exposure may be responsible for a loss of up to forty million IQ points across the U.S. population. That number is not just sobering. It is staggering! What do you think America should do about this? Join the conversation on...

read more
How Drones Are Buzzing into the World of Robbery

How Drones Are Buzzing into the World of Robbery

With the uptick in robberies and the sightings of drones it makes one wonder... What are your thoughts don't eh conversation? Join the conversation on the InformedNY Roundtable found on FB.Crime in the Sky: How Drones Are Buzzing into the World of RobberyOnce just the...

read more
Higher Education—Educated in Secrecy

Higher Education—Educated in Secrecy

Please Share This StoryEducated in Secrecy: Radical Influence, Big Donors, and Bigger PaychecksA quiet but troubling pattern is emerging inside New York’s higher education system, where newly reviewed tax filings, campus records, and donor disclosures reveal a network...

read more
NY’s ERA & Single-Sex Spaces

NY’s ERA & Single-Sex Spaces

ERA Explainer Series: New York’s Equal Rights Amendment & Single-Sex SpacesWritten by Daniel N. Clay, J.D., LL.M., J.S.D.dnclay@su.suffolk.edu New York’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) that went into effect January 1, 2025, has reignited national discourse about...

read more
Face First:

Face First:

Let us know your feelings on the topic. Is facial recognition a good thing or an invasion of privacy?Face First: How New York’s Facial Recognition Tech Is Fueling a Real-Life Orwellian DebateIt was only a matter of time. The same facial recognition software that...

read more
Generation Swipe: What We’re Losing in 15 Seconds

Generation Swipe: What We’re Losing in 15 Seconds

What do you think about TicTok Brain? So you thin it is real? Join the conversation at The InformedNy Roundtable on FBGeneration Swipe: What we’re Losing in 15 SecondsRemember when we used to navigate the world with paper maps, relying on our internal sense of...

read more