Did you know New York State Law requires candidates to have signatures of registered voters to qualify for the party’s ballot line? I’ll be carrying Democratic Party petitions in Fall Creek throughout June and early July, so you’ll see me and members of the Fall Creek 5th Ward Democratic Committee throughout the neighborhood. We’ll be talking with neighbors, knocking on your door, and registering people to vote. If I’ve left literature at your door and you’d like me to stop by when you’re able to talk, just email me and I’ll make it a point to visit at a time that’s more convenient for you. Continue reading →
Fall Creek Petition Carrying Continues Week of June 29 through July 6th
2010 Census to Count Married Same-Sex Couples
In an exciting development for the LGBT community, the Census Bureau announced on Friday that the 2010 census would begin including married same-sex couples. Many in the LGBT community have expressed a sense of betrayal in the wake of the Obama administration’s Defense of Marriage Act memo, in which critics say the administration defends the so-called Defense of Marriage Act Continue reading →
Giant NYC Clock Shows Carbon Emissions
Outside Penn Station in New York Deutsche Bank unveiled a giant clock. Instead of telling time, the clock tells us how much greenhouse gas is in the atmosphere. Great visual aid, since we have few other ways to represent this. Check out this UK blog with the article.
Carrying Petitions in Fall Creek June 13 – 20
New York State Law requires that a candidate have signatures of registered voters to qualify for the ballot. I’ll be carrying petitions in Fall Creek throughout June, so don’t be surprised to see me, or members of the Fall Creek 5th Ward Democratic Committee, walking with clipboards, handing out voter registration cards, or knocking on your door! Continue reading →
Keep Me Posted on my Performance
Here’s a way to let me know what’s important to you as a County resident, and keep me posted on my performance on those issues. Click on the link to take a survey ! I’ll post the results from time to time, and will learn from your responses. Thank you!
Tompkins County is Gorges!
It’s fun to tour Tompkins County on my little Vespa LX150.
In Tompkins County there are so many vistas, gorges and waterfalls that a short walk or scooter ride in any direction is an adventure worth pursuing. Where do you go for natural beauty and recreation? Take the “County Recreation” poll on this page or post a comment to share your favorites.
Ithaca Festival Returns to “Let the Sunshine In”
Ithaca Festival 2009 is here!
From May 28 through the 31st, Ithacans and friends will celebrate the artist in all of us. This local tradition returns to its roots and its customary date this year, with the theme “Let the Sunshine In”.
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Support Marriage Equality for All New Yorkers!
On May 12, 2009 the New York State Assembly voted to support legislation proposed by Governor David Paterson that would make New York State the sixth state in the nation to recognize same-sex marriage. The bill, A.7732, was passed by an 89 to 52 majority, which included five Republican supporters. Continue reading →
Justice Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme Court
Here’s a topic that intersects many of my interests: Latino, diversity, women, worker’s rights, choice, equal representation under the law, and baseball! Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor! Continue reading →
Dramatic Images from NASA Earth Observatory
Images from 1999 compared with 2005 show a dramatic drop in water levels. Go to the site to see the effect the drought has had on water levels in Utah.
This website has been updated! Some content has been carried over, and content with sentimental value will be added back when time permits. This format allows posting of press releases, polls, and cool interactive content. Browse around and let me know what you think. Check back frequently to see how the site is developing!
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