#newyorkstate — Public Fediverse posts
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Is this the year that an American wins the US Open?
No better time than now, and no better tournament than the US Open, for the streak of futility…
#Tennis #BenShelton #BenShelton-TennisPlayer #Canada #Celebration #Day6 #DenisShapovalov #Horizontal #IndividualEvent #Match-Sport #NewYorkCity #NewYorkState #Photography #Sport #Success #tennistournament #time #USOpenTennisChampionships #USA #USTANationalTennisCenter
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit ruled that #Drumpf's handpicked #DOJ stooge was "unlawfully serving" when he sent #subpoena to #NewYorkState #AttorneyGeneral #LetitiaJames. Issue hinged on #WhiteHouse appointee who overstayed welcome of 120 days before confirmation, a #violation under the #FVRA (Federal Vacancy Reform Act)
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Under the Falls by Richard Russo
When Tyler Sinclair’s band Stone Mountain returns to Stone Mountain, NY for a benefit concert he wasn’t thrilled to be there. Apparently, most of the town wasn’t thrilled to see him either.
His friend Doc had been hurt in an accident as a child and is a paraplegic. The benefit was for him. An announcement is made at the end of the show as Tyler is preparing to sing a song, he is famous for, but the audience turns on him and starts throwing stuff at the band. Tyler freezes up on stage. He is dragged off and the story begins.
Stone Mountain is a poor community nestled in the hills with the wealthy. It seems the fans resent Tyler for the way that he left years ago and the fact that he never came back until now. They also think he used them by writing songs about the community.
It is a story about the haves and the have nots. Three young men and one woman all had goals to leave Stone Mountain. Tyler is the only one who succeeded.
As Tyler, his girlfriend, and his manager leave in a limo and are involved in a deadly accident. It looks as though someone wanted to hurt them. Who was it and why?
There were some things about the story that didn’t feel true to me. I didn’t feel that the way he left town as a young man was enough reason for the resentment and anger his friends held against him. I don’t think that was enough of a reason for them to hate him so much. There are other parts of the story I felt didn’t make sense, but I can’t explain more without spoilers.
This is my first book by Richard Russo. I know that he is an award-winning author and have a friend who has encouraged me to read Empire Falls for a very long time. I own the book but haven’t managed to read it yet.
I received an arc (advance reader copy) for Under the Falls so that is how I managed to read this one first. If someone is kind enough to give me a free book, I feel a duty to read and review as soon as possible.
Russo is a good writer, but I can’t say I loved this book. I think I expected more. I did see that he was asked to write a pilot for a television series that was scrapped. This is why this book was written.
I think because of his reputation, I had hoped for a better story. It is interesting but tedious and I didn’t feel compelled to finish it quickly. There is a lot of inner dialogue.
I haven’t given up on Russo though. I am probably more curious about reading Empire Falls sooner rather than later now.
If you like stories about rock bands, small towns, and secrets kept this might be a good book for you.
If you are already a Russo fan, you do need to read this one just to say you did.
Published August 11, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley and Knopf for sending this advance reader copy for review. All opinions are my own.
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More books by Richard Russo:
Upcoming Reviews:
The Black Wolf by Louise Penny
That Night by Gillian McAllister
What I am currently reading:
Murder on Charity Lane by Jo Nichols
Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz
The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson
Bookish-adventures I am looking forward to:
There are several author events coming soon in my area. I hope to go to as many as possible. An indie bookstore is having two events within the next couple months with Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty.
The Des Moine Public Library has three more Avid authors scheduled for the next few months, Eloisa James, William Kent Krueger, and Craig Johnson. I have added the dates to my calendar.
Several years ago, I was asked to moderate an event with Eloisa James at an Avid event. It was held at the Central Library in downtown Des Moines. I happened to be the President of the local chapter of RWA at the time and since she writes romance, I was a good choice. It was a fun night, and I was thrilled to be a part of a program that I have supported for many years.
Do you have a few bookish-adventures you’re looking forward to? Leave me a comment and let me know about them.
Happy Reading!
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NY WINE CLASSIC: Ryan William earns Governor’s Cup, Weis 3-peats as Winery of the Year | Business https://www.diningandcooking.com/2767298/ny-wine-classic-ryan-william-earns-governors-cup-weis-3-peats-as-winery-of-the-year-business/ #AlcoholicBeverages #CropsOriginatingFromEurope #FermentedDrinks #FingerLakes #FruitDrinks #Grape #GrapeDrinks #NewYorkState #NewYorkWine #PinotBlanc #RyanWilliamVineyard #Vineyard #viticulture #vitis #WeisVineyards #Wine #WineCompetition #WineGrapeVarieties #winemaking #winery
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RE: https://eldritch.cafe/@SallyStrange/116959449952253064
Storm is passing now, yay.
We've had two tornadoes damage residences within as many weeks in upstate NY. Barely anyone seems to even know about the first one. And this tornado warning (so far without any actual tornadoes) is entirely separate from those.
When I was a kid, people talked for upwards of 15 years about the one time a tornado hit the hill above my parents house and knocked down some trees.
#Climate #ClimateChange #upstateNY #NewYorkState #NYS #ClimateDiary
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Hype for the Future 260/284: Greater New York Explained
Introduction New York City remains notable as the largest metropolitan area worldwide in terms of urban landmass, even following decades of not serving as the most populated global city. In the modern context of the major city and metropolitan area, the United States Census defines a combined metropolitan area with the Metropolitan Statistical Area officially divided into the New York—Jersey City—White Plains, Nassau County—Suffolk County, Newark, and New Brunswick—Lakewood […] -
The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·What to Know About Canada Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality in U.S. Cities
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Wildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/weather/ontario-canada-wildfires.html
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Terrifying video shows train ‘encased in flames’ with people inside in Canada wildfires
A set of cargo trains in Canada, possibly carrying hazardous materials, was suddenly halted in Ontario after they…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Canada #Climatechange #fire #nationalweatherservice #newyorkstate #Wildfires #World
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Hype for the Future 251Z: Albany County, New York
Introduction Albany County is the core county of the Capital District of the State of New York home to the Cities of Albany (county seat), Cohoes, and Watervliet; the Villages of Altamont, Colonie, Green Island, Menards, Ravena, and Voorheesville; and the Towns of Berne, Bethlehem, Coeymans, Colonie, Green Island, Guilderland, Knox, New Scotland, Rensselaerville, and Westerlo. The Albany College of Pharmacy, the Albany Law School, Albany Medical College, the Latham Campus of SUNY Empire […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251z-albany-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251Y: Saratoga County, New York
Introduction Saratoga County is a notable county in the Capital District of the State of New York north of the Cities of Albany and Schenectady and associated with the Upper Hudson Valley region of the State. Communities include the Cities of Mechanicville and Saratoga Springs; the Villages of Ballston Spa (county seat), Corinth, Galway, Round Lake, Schuylerville, South Glens Falls, Stillwater, Victory, and Waterford; and the Towns of Ballston, Charlton, Clifton Park, Corinth, Day, Edinburg, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251y-saratoga-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251X: Herkimer County, New York
Overview Herkimer County is a notable county in the Mohawk Valley region of the State of New York home to the City of Little Falls; the Villages of Ilion, Herkimer (county seat), Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville (also Fulton County), West Winfield, Poland, Middleville, and Cole Brook; and the Towns of Columbia, Danube, Fairfield, Frankfort, German Flatts, Herkimer, Litchfield, Little Falls, Manheim, Newport, Norway, Ohio, Russia, Salisbury, Schuyler, Stark, Warren, Webb, and Winfield. Major […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251x-herkimer-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251T: Oneida County, New York
Introduction Oneida County is a notable county in the State of New York home to the Cities of Rome, Sherrill, and Utica; the Villages of Boonville, Camden, Clayville, Clinton, Holland Patent, New Hartford, New York Mills, Oneida Castle, Oriskany, Oriskany Falls, Remsen, Sylvan Beach, Vernon, Waterville, Whitesboro, and Yorkville; and the Towns of Annsville, Augusta, Ava, Boonville, Bridgewater, Camden, Deerfield, Florence, Floyd, Forestport, Kirkland, Lee, Marcy, Marshall, New Hartford, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251t-oneida-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251S: Rensselaer County, New York
Introduction Rensselaer County is a notable county in the Capital District of the State of New York along the Vermont and Massachusetts state lines and home to the Cities of Troy (county seat) and Rensselaer; the Villages of Hoosick Falls, Castleton-on-Hudson (Castleton), Nassau, East Nassau, Schaghticoke, and Valley Falls; and the Towns of Berlin, Brunswick, East Greenbush, Grafton, Hoosick, Nassau, North Greenbush, Petersburgh, Pittstown, Poestenkill, Sand Lake, Schaghticoke, Schodack, and […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251s-rensselaer-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251R: Schenectady County, New York
Overview Schenectady County is a notable county in the State of New York home to the City of Schenectady; the Villages of Scotia and Delanson; and the Towns of Duanesburg, Glenville, Niskayuna, Princetown, and Rotterdam. The eastern portion of the county, in the areas nearest the City of Schenectady, is home to notable community features and establishments such as the Mabee Farm Historic Site, the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Union College, the Jerry Burrell Park, the Stratton Plaza, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251r-schenectady-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251J: Delaware County, New York
Overview Delaware County is a notable county in the State of New York along the Delaware River opposite the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the southwest and home to the Villages of Sidney, Walton, Delhi (county seat), Deposit (also Broome County), Stamford, Hancock, Margaretville, Hobart, Franklin, and Fleischmanns and the Towns of Andes, Bovina, Colchester, Davenport, Delhi, Deposit, Franklin, Hamden, Hancock, Harpersfield, Kortright, Masonville, Meredith, Middletown, Roxbury, Sidney, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251j-delaware-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251I: Cortland County, New York
Overview Cortland County is a notable county near the Southern Tier of the State of New York home to the City of Cortland; the Villages of Homer, McGraw, and Marathon; and the Towns of Cincinnatus, Cortland, Cuyler, Freetown, Harford, Homer, Lapeer, Marathon, Preble, Scott, Solon, Taylor, Truxton, Virgil, and Willet. Major highways within the county include Interstate 81 and Routes 11, 13, 41, 90, and 392. SUNY Cortland and campus areas associated with Tompkins Cortland Community College are […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251i-cortland-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251H: Otsego County, New York
Introduction Otsego County is a notable county in the State of New York home to the City of Oneonta; the Villages of Cherry Valley, Cooperstown (county seat), Gilbertsville, Laurens, Milford, Morris, Otego, Richfield Springs, and Unadilla; and the Towns of Burlington, Butternuts, Cherry Valley, Decatur, Edmeston, Exeter, Hartwick, Laurens, Maryland, Middlefield, Milford, Morris, New Lisbon, Oneonta, Otego, Otsego, Pittsfield, Plainfield, Richfield, Roseboom, Springfield, Unadilla, Westford, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251h-otsego-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251G: Greene County, New York
Introduction Greene County is a notable county located in the Capital Region of the State of New York home to the Villages of Athens, Catskill (county seat), Coxsackie, Hunter, and Tannersville and the Towns of Ashland, Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, Durham, Greenville, Halcott, Hunter, Jewett, Lexington, New Baltimore, Prattsville, and Windham. Much of the south-central portion of the area is located within Catskill Park, with the Crystal Brook Resort and Mountain Brauhaus (3 ⭐️), […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251g-greene-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251F: Madison County, New York
Overview Madison County is a notable county in the State of New York home to the City of Oneida; the Villages of Chittenango, Canastota, Hamilton, Cazenovia, Morrisville, Earlville (also Chenango County), DeRuyter, Wampsville (county seat), Munnsville, and Madison; and the Towns of Brookfield, Cazenovia, DeRuyter, Eaton, Fenner, Georgetown, Hamilton, Lebanon, Lenox, Madison, Nelson, Smithfield, Stockbridge, and Sullivan. Colgate University is located in the Hamilton area, and SUNY […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251f-madison-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251D: Washington County, New York
Overview Washington County is a notable county along the eastern border of the State of New York home to the Villages of Argyle, Cambridge, Fort Ann, Fort Edward (county seat), Granville, Greenwich, Hudson Falls, and Whitehall and the Towns of Argyle, Cambridge, Dresden, Easton, Fort Ann, Fort Edward, Granville, Greenwich, Hampton, Hartford, Hebron, Jackson, Kingsbury, Putnam, Salem, White Creek, and Whitehall. Major highways today include Routes 4, 22, 22A, 29, 32, 32B, 40, 67, 149, 196, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251d-washington-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251C: Schoharie County, New York
Overview Schoharie County is a notable county in the State of New York home to the Villages of Cobleskill, Esperance, Middleburgh, Richmondville, Schoharie (county seat), and Sharon Springs and the Towns of Blenheim, Broome, Carlisle, Cobleskill, Conesville, Esperance, Fulton, Gilboa, Jefferson, Middleburgh, Richmondville, Schoharie, Seward, Sharon, Summit, and Wright. Major highways include Interstate 88 and Routes 20, 7, 10, 30, 30A, and 145. The Gilboa Museum is in the southern portion of […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251c-schoharie-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251B: Montgomery County, New York
Overview Montgomery County is a notable county in the State of New York associated with the Mohawk Valley and home to the City of Amsterdam; the Villages of Canajoharie, Fort Plain, Saint Johnsville, Hagaman, Palatine Bridge, Fulton, Fonda (county seat), Nelliston, and Ames; and the Towns of Amsterdam, Canajoharie, Charleston, Florida, Glen, Minden, Mohawk, Palatine, Root, and Saint Johnsville. Notable features from west to east include Fort Klock Restoration, the Fort Plain Museum and […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251b-montgomery-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251A: Fulton County, New York
Introduction Fulton County is a notable county in the Mohawk Valley region of the State of New York home to the Cities of Gloversville and Johnstown (county seat); the Villages of Broadalbin, Dolgeville, Mayfield, and Northville; and the Towns of Bleecker, Broadalbin, Caroga, Ephratah, Johnstown, Mayfield, Northampton, Oppenheim, Perth, and Stratford. Major highways include Routes 10, 10A, 29, 29A, 30, 30A, 67, 309, 331, 334, 349, and 399. Fulton-Montgomery Community College is a two-year […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/hype-for-the-future-251a-fulton-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 251/284: Hamilton and Essex Counties, New York
Overview — Hamilton County Hamilton County is a notable rural county in the State of New York and the only county of fewer than ten thousand (10,000) residents in the State. Notable communities include the Village of Speculator and the Towns of Arietta, Benson, Hope, Indian Lake, Inlet, Lake Pleasant, Long Lake, Morehouse, and Wells. Lake Pleasant serves as the county seat of the rural county, whose entirety is located firmly within Adirondack Park. Major highways are limited to Routes 8, […] -
Hype for the Future 250O: Franklin County, New York
Introduction Franklin County is a notable county in the State of New York along the Canadian border with the Provinces of Québec to the northeast and Ontario to the northwest. Notable communities include the Villages of Malone (county seat), Saranac Lake (also Essex County), Tupper Lake, Fort Covington, Chateaugay, Paul Smiths, Brushton, Saint Regis Falls, and Burke and the Towns of Bangor, Bellmont, Bombay, Brandon, Brighton, Burke, Chateaugay, Constable, Dickinson, Duane, Fort Covington, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/08/hype-for-the-future-250o-franklin-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 250N: Saint Lawrence County, New York
Overview Saint Lawrence County is the northernmost county in the State of New York and is home to the City of Ogdensburg and the Villages of Massena, Potsdam, Canton (county seat), Gouverneur, Norwood, Waddington, Heuvelton, Rensselaer Falls, Richville, and Hammond. Towns include Brasher, Canton, Clare, Clifton, Colton, DeKalb, DePeyster, Edwards, Fine, Fowler, Gouverneur, Hammond, Hermon, Hopkinton, Lawrence, Lisbon, Louisville, Macomb, Madrid, Massena, Morristown, Norfolk, Oswegatchie, […] -
Hype for the Future 250M: Lewis County, New York
Overview Lewis County is a notable, largely rural county in the North Country of the State of New York home to the Villages of Lowville (county seat), Copenhagen, Port Leyden, Croghan, Lyons Falls, Castorland, Constableville, and Turin and the Towns of Croghan, Denmark, Diana, Greig, Harrisburg, Lewis, Leyden, Lowville, Lyonsdale, Martinsburg, Montague, New Bremen, Osceola, Pinckney, Turin, Watson, and West Turin. Major highways and related infrastructure include Routes 3, 12, 12D, 26, and […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/08/hype-for-the-future-250m-lewis-county-new-york/
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Hype for the Future 141A: Hamilton County, New York
Introduction Hamilton County is a county located within—and the smallest county of—the State of New York, located within the Adirondack Mountains and entirely within Adirondack Park. The county seat, however small, is the community at Lake Pleasant, connected to the community of Speculator to the northeast along Route 8. Additional highways of significance within Hamilton County include portions of Routes 28 and 30; however, all portions of Hamilton County are considered especially […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/21/hype-for-the-future-141a-hamilton-county-new-york/
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#BridgehamptonNY - Winter Watershed Walk in the #LongPondGreenbelt
February 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Baykeeper & PEP Winter Watershed Walk"Join #PeconicBaykeeper and #PeconicEstuary Partnership for their fourth year of Winter Watershed Walk Series! This year’s series features four new and different locations around the Peconic Estuary.
Friday, February 13th 10:00am- 11:00am
Long Pond Greenbelt, Bridgehampton
"The two nature organizations are hitting the trails again this winter to explore some of the beautiful locations around the Peconic Estuary. This is a great chance to learn more about the coastal habitats in the watershed. Walks are open to all ages, please register ahead of time so we may contact you in the event of a cancellation or rescheduling.
Please dress for your comfort, warm layers, hats and gloves are encouraged. Plan to meet at the trailhead and begin walks shortly after the given start time. If you are running late or can no longer attend a walk you have signed up for please let the organizers know. We will do our best to wait for all confirmed registrants.
This year the groups are starting a new Winter Watershed Walk Challenge and continuing the hot chocolate tradition after the walks! They’ll bring the thermos, you bring a reusable mug!
Attend any walk and get entered into a raffle to win a swag bag from Peconic Baykeeper and Peconic Estuary Partnership! Swag bag includes t-shirts and hats, tote bag, a reusable water bottle, and a pet waste bag dispenser!
Driving instructions and parking details will be sent out prior to the walk."
One walk = one entry!
FreeFMI and to register:
https://peconicbaykeeper.org/event/winter-watershed-walk-series/#SolarPunkSunday #NewYorkState #SpendTimeInNature #NatureWalk #NaturePreserve
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Democratic officials sue RFK Jr. over attempt to limit gender-affirming care for trans youth
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/democrats-sue-rfk-transgender-care
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I just learned about an Adaptive Paddling and Cycling Co in Upstate NY from a relative! They rent adaptive equipment for use on the canal (trails etc) and have locations in Fairport, Lockport and Montezuma New York.
I wish their website had more information, but they look cool. My fam says they're Service Animal friendly, and have lots of free parking.
https://eriecanalboatcompany.com/
#UpstateNY #Adaptive #Accessibility #AdaptivePaddling #Outdoors #Paddling #AdaptiveCycling #Watercraft #NewYorkState
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#ShelterIslandNewYork ‘#RepairCafé’ meets on December 28
By Julie Lane, December 20, 2024
"Two years ago, Kyle Karen, Ph.D., launched a Repair Café on Shelter Island believing the ingredients for success here were natural factors to be tapped.
"Repair Café is a program that invites those with items that need to be repaired to be bring them to those who know a thing or two about how to restore them.
"In many cases, the items are returned to the original owners, but others bring items they no longer want, but recognize in able hands they can be repaired and find new owners, rather than landing in the trash heap.
"It’s not a program unique to Shelter Island, or even other East End communities, but one that was launched first in the Netherlands and has carried forward to areas around the world.
"Summer saw the program on hiatus as the group’s regulars had schedules that were too busy to volunteer. But as of September, they were back and resumed their efforts.
"Through September, October and November the program was active and is poised for its next open session to get underway on Saturday, Dec. 28 between 10 a.m. and noon, with people meeting at the #ShelterIslandLibrary’s temporary quarters.
"Other dates through the winter and spring months are scheduled for Saturdays [in 2025], including Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19 and May 17, all from 10 a.m. to noon.
"If you want to get involved and/or have questions, email Ms. Karen at kkaren @ optimum.net."
#RightToRepair #RepairCafes #RightToRepairMovement #NewYorkState #RepairCafesNewYork #Libraries #SolarPunkSunday
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#Invasives #NewEngland #NewYorkState #BlackSwallowWort
The danger is it takes over large areas and deprives native pollinators food and a place to lay their eggs. Monarchs will use this plant but no larva will survive.
https://www.invasive.org/weedcd/pdfs/wgw/blackswallowwort.pdf
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Freelance Isn’t Free is finally STATE law in New York!
Thank you, Andrew Gounardes, Harry Bronson, and all legislative backers. Thank you, Gov. Hochul. (And thank you, Illinois and Gov. Pritzker, for taking the lead!)
#FreelanceIsntFree #NewYork #NewYorkState #freelance #labor #solidarity