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We Have Opinions On: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

We Have Opinions On: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

As I write this, college students have returned to campus, and elementary teachers are readying their rooms to welcome smiling young faces back to class.  I stand in awe of those who mold young minds, instill a love of reading, math and science, and create the...

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We Have Opinions… On: Eviction Moratoria

We Have Opinions… On: Eviction Moratoria

At the end of July, the Centers for Disease Control lifted the national moratorium on eviction of apartment tenants due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The eviction moratorium was intended to prevent homelessness, thus preventing overcrowding in homeless shelters and...

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North Country vs. Capital Region

North Country vs. Capital Region

So here is my unsolicited opinion on the debate on whether Washington County should be recategorized as North Country rather than Capital Region. I understand the basis of that argument. We are rural. Why should our county be tied to the fate of cities an hour or more...

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Flatley Read Covid-19 Response

Flatley Read Covid-19 Response

Update 3/20/2020 On Friday March 20, Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered 100 percent of non-essential workforce to stay home due to coronavirus. As a result, we will be ceasing all field operations and our staff has been instructed to work remotely. If you are a client with...

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Flatley Read COVID-19 Response

Flatley Read COVID-19 Response

I am writing concerning the impact of coronavirus on our work. As of right now, it is our intention to continue working. We are taking extra precautions and want to inform you of potential delays in the completion of final work products and options for trainings....

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