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…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: George Washington: The Forge of Experience
George Washington: The Forge of Experience (1732-1775)-James Thomas FlexnerLittle, Brown & Company390 Pages The first book of my big project is done. There are only about 250 more to go.…
Gillibrand issues statement on storming of U.S. Capitol Building
Washington, D.C. – Addressing the storming of the U.S. Capitol, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: “My staff and I are safe and currently in lockdown. The storming of…
Buffalo to offer virtual ball drop for NYE celebration
Ring in 2021 in style — from your own living room. Buffalo will offer a virtual ball drop on WKBW/Channel 7 with musical performances by the Goo Goo Dolls, Will…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: Her Last Flight
Her Last Flight – Beatriz WilliamsWilliam Morrow Publishing400 Pages I want to start off by saying that this book propelled itself into one of my favorite books of 2020, if…
Today’s forecast: Scattered snow showers with a high near 29
The National Weather Service calls for scattered snow showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as…
Power authority sequesters essential staff to ensure power for state
As of Sunday, Dec. 27, New York Power Authority (NYPA) transmission control center operators in the Mohawk Valley have begun sequestering in place, meaning essential staff will work their shifts…