The Office of General Services announced the schedule and line-up for its Summer at the Plaza concerts and festivals, which begin June 28. The Charlie Daniels Band, Cracker and the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band are some of the free performances scheduled for the plaza this summer. “Every […]
Month: May 2017
Bill sets up fight over who can advise DEC on hunting and fishing policies
Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, a champion of animal rights, has committed her support to a bill that would change who can serve on the sportsmen-funded advisory board that makes recommendations on the state’s fish and wildlife policies and regulations. The bill (S.3327/A.6519) seeks to change the language in the Department of […]
Opinion: Putting our memories into action
The Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944 — better known as the G. I. Bill — was intended to provide World War II veterans with funds for housing and unemployment, but especially resources for education. At its core, the bill aimed to help veterans adjust to civilian life. This objective, it […]
We need to do better
Getting elected to political office is all too often a matter of circumstances, luck and talent. Take the elections of both Andrew Cuomo and Donald J. Trump. One of the things that really counts is who your opponent is. A lot of times, people who win do so because they […]
Bill would make it easier for friends, relatives to officiate weddings
Assemblywoman Sandy Galef has written legislation (A.1137) that would make it easier for lay individuals to officiate marriages in New York state. The bill, introduced in the Senate (S.5858) by Senator Patricia Ritchie, would expand the ability to perform legal marriages in the state of New York to those who […]
The Egg’s “Made in the Shade” lunchtime concert lineup announced
The Egg has announced the lineup for its 2017 “Made in the Shade” free outdoor performance. The performances and concerts take place every Wednesdays at 12 noon, beginning on June 7 and concluding August 30. The performances will be on the outdoor stage just outside the main entrance to The […]
Child sex abuse victims want governor to renew his commitment to justice
As the session enters its final weeks, child sex abuse victims are calling out the governor and Senate Republicans for not expanding their legal rights to hold their abusers accountable. Sen. Brad Hoylman’s Child Victims Act, and related legislation, would extend the statute of limitations on legal actions for sex crimes […]
What makes a hero?
It is not every day that one gets to meet a living legend. I’ve been blessed with more than my share. I got to spend significant time with Pete Seeger. I shared a long running radio show with Mario Cuomo. But the other day, Roselle and I got to sit […]