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The 1st serving U.S.President to have his photograph taken
Who was the first serving President of the United States to have his photograph taken?The air in New York City was crisp on February 14, 1849. President James K. Polk, nearing the end of his term, sat stiffly in the chair of Mathew Brady’s photography studio, his...
The New York Silk Boom: A Forgotten Revolution
Champlain Silk Mill, Building No. 1, with new addition, Whitehall, NY. Ray Rose Collection, Historical Society of Whitehall.The New York Silk Boom: A Forgotten RevolutionWhen people hear the words "New York State" immediately they think of either upstate farms or...
The Vanishing Soul of New York
The Vanishing Soul of New York: Lessons from the Past and why the City of Yes is a Big NONew York has always been a city of transformation. It has rebuilt itself countless times—from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1835 to the void left by the Twin Towers. But as...
Unions: A Voice for Workers Backed by Surprising Allies
Unions: A Voice for Workers Backed by Surprising AlliesUnions have long been champions of the American worker, fighting for fair pay, safe conditions, and the dignity of labor. They’ve secured transformative victories—from the 40-hour workweek to paid leave—shaping...
The Threat – Mandatory Modifications for Vintage Cars
A Threat to History on Wheels: Why Mandatory Modifications to Vintage Cars Could Be DevastatingImagine the polished chrome of a 1940s Ford Deluxe, the stunning curves of a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, or the quirky charm of a Volkswagen Type 2 camper, famous for its...
In Defense of Freedom by Craig Alyn
Craig Alyn's In Defense of Freedom takes the reader through the fog that clouds the most important issues that define the trajectory of our nation by probing and articulating into a deeper level of understanding.What People Are Saying: As freedom and democracy stand...
You know you’re in A Great Relationship When…
You know you’re in A Great Relationship When… by Ben Coleman Holidays don’t make or break what the two of you have. This year started off rough. The truck broke down, the business I worked with closed shop and I didn’t feel like celebrating Valentine’s Day by putting...
The Empire State’s Ice Fishing
New York State Ice Fishing by Ben Coleman Everybody knows the Empire State is a great place to Ice Fish, but according to some sources it offers the best in the country! Of course, we already knew that. From Jigging Lake Trout in the Adirondacks to setting tip-ups...
President Trump’s Strategy to Strengthen New York
Defunding Sanctuary Jurisdictions: President Trump’s Strategy to Strengthen New York President Donald Trump’s recent push to defund sanctuary jurisdictions is a decisive move that could reshape New York State’s financial and public safety landscape. By ordering a...
Physician Anonymity in Abortion Prescriptions
Protecting Patient Rights: The Case Against Physician Anonymity in Abortion Prescriptions In the debate over reproductive rights, transparency in healthcare is a fundamental principle that should not be compromised. Patients have a right to know who their prescribing...