Journalist. @TimesUnion opinion page editor. Author of “The History of Here: A House, the Pine Hills Neighborhood, and the City of Albany.” See Also: naps.
Albany, NY
Joined October 2008
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This woman is an American hero: Local teacher dresses as the Glenville Bridge for Halloween. timesunion.com/kristi/articl…
In today's @timesunion: A former interpreter for the @USArmy in Afghanistan urges America to keep its promises to the men and women who risked their lives to help the U.S. in the Afghan war. Available to read in English and Pashto: timesunion.com/opinion/artic…
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As we celebrate Juneteenth, Henry Johnson’s story is a reminder of the struggles endured long after slavery ended.
While we have made progress, there is still work to do.
We must continue to build a future free from racism, discrimination, and hatred.
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Please read this on Juneteenth. I’ve written several stories on Henry Johnson. This is the very best encapsulation I have read. Bravo @StickFigureMan @timesunion @CaseySeiler @medalofhonor @AlbanyInstitute Editorial: True American courage timesunion.com/opinion/artic… via @TimesUnion
Bring back the River Rats!
From our ongoing coverage of Antonio Brown Getting Kicked Out of Things: The Albany Empire has been terminated from the National Arena League for "failure to pay their league-mandated and overdue assessments." @MarkSingelais reports. timesunion.com/sports/articl…
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Can someone check the omen chart for me, what does “lone vulture eating carrion on the sidewalk of Western Avenue” portend? #Albany
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A Hudson Valley nonprofit drew national attention after it said homeless veterans had been kicked out of upstate hotels to make room for asylum seekers. Now the assemblyman who was amplifying the story says the nonprofit's CEO made it all up.
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100% this. Screw you, John Fisher. Go Oakland A's.
"Yeah, they draw 5,000. And you know why, because the owner John Fisher has wrecked the club."
@Ken_Rosenthal feels for Oakland's fans and players. #FTLive
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After a Warren County library postponed drag queen story hour, the @TimesUnion editorial board wrote: "Because bowing to those engulfed in a moral panic only serves to feed it, we hope they reschedule — and we hope Mr. Evans wears something fabulous."
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Today only: Pick up a Times Union from your favorite grocery or convenience store. It's packed with great stuff, including the 2023 edition of the Best Of The Capital Region magazine. Don't miss this chance!
From the @TimesUnion editorial board: Of course NYS should commit to powering state offices in Albany with renewable energy -- and should expand the project to provide clean power to the Sheridan Hollow neighborhood. timesunion.com/opinion/artic…
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Hey, I'm talking Saturday abt one of my *other* passions - no, not tacos, neighborhood history. I'll tell some stories & go over how to learn more abt your neighborhood/street, find the story behind a local landmark or look into the history of your house. tinyurl.com/4fz9xzz2
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Commentary submission sent on Friday afternoon: "We are hoping this can run between now and the weekend. ..."
Yeah, buddy, I'd like an extra day between Friday and Saturday, too.
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The @TimesUnion editorial board says #RaiseTheAge, in its current state, sets teens up for failure. timesunion.com/opinion/artic…
Read: A wrenching piece from a local survivor who's speaking out publicly for the first time.
COMMENTARY: For survivors of sex abuse, the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese's bankruptcy filing is just one more betrayal. trib.al/wtNCY3a
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