Higgins Announces Federal Fire Grants Available
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant application period is now open with a deadline of March 12, 2021 at 5:00pm. “Ensuring…
Congressman Higgins announces passage of apprenticeship legislation
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the passage of H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act. The bill invests more than $3.5 billion over the next 5 years to expand Registered Apprenticeships,…
State urges FDA to take swift action on toxic metals in baby food
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action and protect the health and well-being of babies across…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: Ordinary Hazards
Ordinary Hazards – Anna BrunoAtria Books272 Pages I must confess that I absolutely judge a book by its cover. Not only the actual cover, but the summary on the inside…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: George Washington: Anguish & Farewell (1793-1799)
George Washington: Anguish & Farewell (1793-1799)-James Thomas FlexnerLittle Brown & Company554 Pages My first biography of George Washington finally drew to a close after a month-long reading of James Flexner’s…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: George Washington & the New Nation (1783-1793)
George Washington & the New Nation (1783-1793)-James Thomas FlexnerLittle Brown & Company466 Pages It seems like I cruised through the third volume of James Flexner’s biography on George Washington. It…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: The Mirror Man
The Mirror Man – Jane GilmartinMIRA Publishing352 Pages I recently did an interview with our friend, Howie Balaban, about my reading history, likes, and interests. One of the things I…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: George Washington in the American Revolution
George Washington In the American Revolution (1775-1783)— James Thomas FlexnerLittle, Brown & Company622 Pages It took me about a week to read through the first volume of James Flexner’s George…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: Oona Out of Order
Oona Out of Order – Margarita MontimoreFlatiron Books352 Pages Last week, I reviewed what I considered one of the best books I’ve read this year. This week, I review one…
Today’s forecast: Isolated snow showers with a high near 36
The National Weather Service calls for isolated snow showers before 10am, then isolated snow showers after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Light south wind becoming southwest 8 to…