Politics

No, these kinds of scams aren't new.  But, there is a new type of phone scam going around Saratoga that can be pretty convincing.
Especially when you think it's from a figure of authority.  News Channel 13 wrote about a new warning issued about a phone scam happening in Saratoga..…

The infamous Joyce Mitchell, who helped two inmates and murderers escape from Clinton Correctional Facility, was released from prison.
In one of the biggest news stories of the past decade, Joyce Mitchell- who was an employee of the prison- helped aid the inmates escape in a convoluted employee-gone-…

So people are leaving New York.  That's not news.  But, some lawmakers are now trying to figure out why.
I almost did a survey to see what you would say, but instead I figured you could comment and let me know since I'm writing about this...

English and Spanish aside, what do you think is the most common language in New York?  Well, it's definitely not one that I expected.
Business Insider did an article about the most common languages in each state, excluding English and Spanish...

Some local Supermarkets are going to start charging for paper bags.
Initially I read about Price Chopper initiating the charge this Spring on News 10 abc, but it turns out it's not just them.  So starting this March, according to News 10 abc, Price Chopper is going to be charging …

One lawmaker out of New York City wants to double the tax on beer in New York State.
I caught this posted by Channel 7 abc out of Buffalo, because a bill has already been written.  Harvey Epstein of the New York Assembly has sponsored Bill Number A8915 to double the tax on beer...

Governor Cuomo overstepped his authority on this one.
At least, according to a New York State Supreme Court that overturned his emergency ban on flavored vaping products.  The ruling was made just this past week to overturn Cuomo's ban on flavored vaping products...

Well that’s kind of a huge exclusion criteria for possible employees.
Smoke cigarettes and want to work for U-Haul international?  Not happening in 21 states.  Sorry.  It looks like the company has put a ban on hiring nicotine users starting February 1st of this year...

I will admit I didn't watch the Golden Globes live last night, just the recaps this morning.  But really all that mattered to me was a clip that's already been all over social media and the news.
Ricky Gervais hosted yet again.  With his cutting jokes and cracks at Hollywood, even though he himself i…

It's a new year, meaning new laws taking effect in New York.
Yes, I know bail reform has been all over the news and social media since even before the year turned.  I know I've made my thoughts on that known before, and I've gotta bite my tongue now otherwise it's like beatin…

Well the dynamics surrounding the lawsuit against Soundgarden seem to be getting nasty, as now Chris Cornell's daughter and Eddie Vedder's wife have apparently jumped in.
Last week, I posted about Chris Cornell's widow, Vicky, suing Soundgarden over royalty fees and the …

A local coach was busted after taking a high school boys sports team to Hooters.
I myself am a huge fan of Hooters wings, so not gonna knock the place.  But the best place to bring a group of high schoolers?  Maybe not the best judgement...