"Spring In Camden" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Spring In Camden" by Doug Mills

Spring in Camden Maine, the birthplace of the windjammer industry, is a magical time.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

"Under Full Sail" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Under Full Sail" by Doug Mills

The Nathaniel bowditch under full sail at the Rockland Breakwater Light in Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

"Reflections" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Reflections" by Doug Mills

Raflections of schooner Isaac H Evans at Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

"Pemaquid Point Light" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Pemaquid Point Light" by Doug Mills

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

Mayor Brown Pays Tribute to Retiring Chief Judge Amodeo During a Special Ceremony at City Hall

Buffalo, New York (April 25th, 2019) - Mayor Byron W. Brown honored retiring Buffalo City Court Chief Judge Thomas P. Amodeo today during a special ceremony, where he also announced the appointment of Judge Craig D. Hannah to fill the vacancy. At the same time, Mayor Brown announced the appointment of Peter J. Savage III to the position of Buffalo City Court Judge. “It is my great pleasure to appoint Judge Craig D. Hannah as Chief Judge of Buffalo City Court and Peter J. Savage III as a City Court Judge. These two outstanding individuals have made significant contributions to our community and I’m grateful for their dedication and continued commitment to the legal profession and the residents of Buffalo,” said Mayor Brown. “On the other side of this appointment, we are saying farewell to a compassionate and understanding Judge, Thomas Amodeo, who is an individual with wisdom, decency, impartiality and respect for persons on both sides of the bench. We wish him the best of luck and much success, and thank him for a lifetime of service to our City.” During his tenure as Buffalo City Court Judge since 2006, Judge Hannah has made an impact on the lives of thousands of city residents and their families. 

He currently presides over an innovative Opiate Crisis Intervention Court program, a one-of-a-kind program and our country’s first such court. The pilot program is the only one in the country to receive a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice and is becoming a potential model solution to the epidemic of heroin and opioid overdoses that continue to devastate families and communities across America. Judge Hannah began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Erie County District Attorney’s Office. He then served with distinction in the City of Buffalo Law Department as one of the city’s chief litigators in the Corporation Counsel’s Office. He later served as legal counsel on Mayor Brown’s staff in the New York State Senate. In addition, Judge Hannah previously served in private practice, with close to 10 years of experience as a trial lawyer in City, State and Federal Courts. He served as an Adjunct Professor at Medaille College, where he lectured in Criminal Justice and Criminal Procedure. 

Peter J. Savage III is an attorney and a lifelong resident of Buffalo. He is a 1999 Cum Laude Graduate of SUNY Brockport (Criminal Justice Major, Political Science Minor) and earned Academic and Athletic Honors. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University at Buffalo Law School in 2003. Mr. Savage has over 15 years of legal experience as an attorney who worked in both the private and public sector. He is currently an attorney at Block, Longo, LaMarca & Brzezinski, PC. Savage also has over 24 years in public service, including 19 years for the City of Buffalo - ten years as a City attorney. He handled thousands of cases in Buffalo City Court during his tenure as Assistant Corporation Counsel. A longstanding public servant and community volunteer, Savage was elected and re-elected 3 times to the Erie County Legislature since 2014, where he has served as Chair of the Erie County Legislature since 2018 to present. Mayor Brown said, “Mr. Savage will bring to the bench keen intellect and legal experience and is well versed in the rules of Civil and Criminal Law. Throughout his career, he has shown himself to possess the character and temperament necessary in managing a courtroom and varied caseload. We are very fortunate he has accepted the position, and know he will serve the City and its residents well.” With today’s judicial appointments, Mayor Brown continues on his promise to create a diverse, progressive and effective government, as well as increased opportunity, for all Buffalo residents. Since 2006, he has appointed seven individuals to the bench, including three minority Buffalo City Court judges and four female judges. Those judges include: Craig D. Hannah, Betty Calvo Torres, Susan Eagan, Amy Martoche, JaHarr Pridgen, Shannon Heneghan, Peter Savage.

Mayor Brown Hosts 'Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day' at Buffalo City Hall

Buffalo, New York (April 25th, 2019) - For the 12th consecutive year, Mayor Byron W. Brown today welcomed the children of City of Buffalo employees to City Hall as part of the national “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work” program. Throughout the month of April, millions of youth and young adults are expected to participate in the annual event at workplaces across the country. “I’m always happy to welcome the children of our employees to historic Buffalo City Hall,” said Mayor Brown. 

“Today’s program not only gives our youth the opportunity to shadow their parents or relatives at work, it exposes girls and boys to what a parent or mentor in their lives does during the work day, while also showing them the value of their education.” While the children were given time to spend with their parents, various activities were also planned throughout the day in Buffalo, including an introduction to the Buffalo Police K-9 unit, SWAT team and Underwater Recovery Team; the opportunity to attend a press conference; a meet and greet with Common Council members and a tour of the Council Chambers; a presentation at Buffalo Fire Headquarters; and a visit to the City Hall Observation Deck. All participants received a certificate of achievement from Mayor Brown and information on Mayor Brown’s summer reading program, called Reading Rules!

Mayor Brown Marks Arbor Day with a Ceremonial Tree Planting

Buffalo, New York (April 25th, 2019) - Mayor Byron W. Brown today marked National Arbor Day with a ceremonial tree planting along Jerge Street, behind City Hall. The National Arbor Day planting was one of many citywide events which are part of the City of Buffalo’s Earth Month 2019 Celebration. “I’m happy to continue the annual tradition of planting a tree in our community in celebration of Arbor Day,” said Mayor Byron W. Brown. “The Department of Public Works and Division of Forestry will plant over 500 street and park trees in 2019, as we work to improve our residents’ quality of life by planting and protecting our trees citywide.” The newest Flowering Crabapple Tree was planted at 154 Court St., in front of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, joining a group of Arbor Day trees that line Court Street, from South Elmwood Avenue to Jerge Drive. “An easy way to positively contribute to your neighborhood and our world is to simply plant a tree,” said Andy Rabb, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works. “Trees improve our quality of life by adding beauty, reducing air pollution and by saving us energy. Today we will be contributing to our quality of life in Buffalo by planting this tree and once again be recognized as an official TREE CITY USA,” said City Forester Ross Hassinger. The City’s Earth Month 2019 will continue with additional events extending into May, involving a variety of businesses, community organizations, and other green supporters that are changing the landscape of our City. • April 27 – 9 a.m. to Noon -- 34andMore Community Shredding Event, a free opportunity to safely dispose of household/personal documents, St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell St. • May 3 – Deadline to order rain barrels and compost bins through the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning. For order forms and pricing information visit: eriecompostsale.ecwid.com • May 10 – Application deadline for City of Buffalo Environmental Champions Program. • May 11 – Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Spring Shoreline Sweep, clean-up for more than 50 sites across Erie and Niagara County, including 15 sites in the City of Buffalo. Pre-registration is required. To sign up visit: bnwaterkeeper.salsalabs.org/2019shorelinesweep/

The City of Buffalo Celebrates “National Walk@Lunch Day” at Buffalo City Hall

Buffalo, New York  (April 25th, 2019) – Today, The City of Buffalo Wellness Committee hosted city employees for a 1.2 mile stroll around downtown Buffalo during lunch hour as part of National Walk@Lunch Day.  This annual event is an easy and fun way to encourage City of Buffalo employees and the community at large to practice healthy lifestyle habits.

“It is critically important that we continue to set the standard for healthy communities and do our best to incorporate physical activity into our everyday lives” said Mayor Brown.  “We hope that this event can serve as a launching pad for City of Buffalo residents to make physical activity a daily habit.”

National Walk @ Lunch Day participants took a brisk walk around Niagara Square to Court Street, Court Street to Main Street, Main Street to W. Chippewa, W. Chippewa to Delaware and back to City Hall. The walking route was approximately 1.2 miles long.

According to recent studies, walking is one of the best ways to stay healthy and keep your body in shape. Walking 30 to 60 minutes per day greatly reduces your risk of getting heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. By finding time to walk every day, people have reported having more energy and lowered stress levels.

ABOUT THE WELLNESS COMMITTEE

The City of Buffalo’s Wellness Committee’s mission is to provide education and activities to City of Buffalo employees in order to make the pursuit of wellness a priority. Mayor Byron W. Brown and The City of Buffalo care deeply about employee health and wellness as studies demonstrate that healthy employees are happier and more engaged.

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center Presents Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen, Featuring Guest Eric Bogosian

New City, New York - The BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center is proud to partner with host Randy Cohen for his Person Place Thing podcast and radio show for a second season. The third guest of 2018-2019 to be featured at Tribeca PAC is actor and author Eric Bogosian, on Wednesday, May 29 at 7pm. Tickets to the recording are $10 and available online, at the door, and by phone at 212-220-1460.

Person Place Thing is an interview show recorded around New York and based on this idea: people are particularly engaging when they speak not directly about themselves, but about something they care about. Guests talk about one person, one place, and one thing that are important to them. The result?  Surprising stories from great talkers. This show is taped and broadcast at a later date on public radio throughout the Northeast (WNYE, 91.5 FM in NYC), as well made available online at http://personplacething.org/.

Randy Cohen’s first professional work was writing humor pieces, essays, and stories for newspapers and magazines (The New Yorker, Harpers, The Atlantic, Young Love Comics). His first television work was writing for "Late Night With David Letterman" for which he won three Emmy awards.  His fourth Emmy was for his work on Michael Moore’s "TV Nation." He received a fifth Emmy as a result of a clerical error, and he kept it. For twelve years he wrote "The Ethicist," a weekly column for the New York Times Magazine.  In 2010, his first play, “The Punishing Blow,” ran at New York’s Clurman Theater. His most recent book, "Be Good: how to navigate the ethics of everything," was published by Chronicle.  He is currently the creator and host of Person Place Thing, a public radio program.

Eric Bogosian is a celebrated actor and author. His best known work, “Talk Radio,” was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony award, and directed by Oliver Stone for the screen. His six solo performances Off-Broadway received three Obie awards as well as the Drama Desk Award. In addition to “Talk Radio”, Bogosian has written a number of full-length plays including “subUrbia,” “Griller,” “Red Angel,” “Humpty Dumpty,” and "1+1." 

As an actor, Bogosian is best known for starring in the film, "Talk Radio", as the nemesis in "Under Siege II" and for his sixty episodes of "Law & Order:CI" (as Captain Danny Ross). Currently he is featured on Showtime's "Billions" and HBO's "Succession." In 2015, Little Brown published his deeply researched non-fiction history book, "Operation Nemesis: The Assassination Plot that Avenged the Armenian Genocide" which recounted the story of a death squad out of Watertown, Mass that took down most of the Young Turk leadership in the years following the Armenian Genocide. 

BMCC Tribeca PAC is Downtown Manhattan’s premier presenter of the arts, reaching audiences from the college community, downtown residential and business communities, local schools, families, and audiences of all ages.   BMCC Tribeca PAC strives to present a broad global perspective through the presentation of high-quality artistic work in music, theatre, dance, film and visual arts. BMCC Tribeca PAC is located on the Borough of Manhattan Community College campus, 199 Chambers Street (between Greenwich Avenue & West Street) and is convenient to the 2/3, A/C/E and R/W subway lines and the New Jersey Path Train.  For more information please visit our website, www.tribecapac.org. 

"Waiting For The Tide" The Maine Windjammer project

"Waiting For The Tide" by Doug Mills

Schooner Heritage waiting for the tide at Port Clyde Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

Special Children’s Programs in May at Red Hook Public Library

Red Hook, New York - Special Children’s Programs in May at Red Hook Public Library

                                                                 

PJ Storytime & Stuffie Sleepover

5-6:30, Friday, May 3

Amy & Mrs. Quinn-Carl invite you and your favorite stuffed animal to read aloud with us in your pajamas! Then, your stuffie can stay for a sleepover party inside the library. What hijinks will they get up to after the library is closed? You’ll find out when you pick up your stuffie and read his slumber party journal. Registration is required for this free program for children & stuffed animals.

Half-Day STEAM: Mummies’ Day

1:30 - 3, Tuesday, May 21.

You’ve heard of celebrating moms in May, but what about the mummies? When Mill Rd School is closed in the afternoon, we will be partying with the mummies. Learn the science, art and engineering involved in mummification in ancient Egypt. Registration is required for this free program for children ages 5-7 and ages 8-10.

The Not-So-Stressful Tween Book Club

12-1, Thursday, May 23.

Do you love to tell other people about the books you read? At this book club, instead of all reading the same book, we share what we’ve chosen with each other. At later meetings, we’ll make book trailers, posters and other fun ways to share why others should read our choices. Children ages 9 - 12 are invited to join us at our first meeting. No registration is required for this free program for children ages 9-12.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Red Hook Public Library has been serving the community of Red Hook and its need for lifelong learning since 1898. It has been designated a five-star library by Library Journal each year since 2013. The library was chosen as a finalist for the Best Small Library in America award, given by Library Journal and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in 2015.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the Red Hook Public Library, 845-758-3241, email director@redhooklibrary.org, or visit www.redhooklibrary.org.

THE WILD CENTER KICKS OFF SPRING SEASON WITH OTTER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND OPENING OF WILD WALK

WHAT: Spring is an exciting time of growth, greenery, new life, and The Wild Center’s Annual Otter Birthday celebration. For the first time ever join us for a full three days of fantastic fun. Sing Happy Birthday to Squirt, Louie and Scarlett before they get a special snack, get an exclusive sneak peek into their daily lives with behind-the-scenes access with our Animal Care staff.

Visitors can share their appreciation for our hard-working otters by stopping a number of hands-on activities throughout the Museum.  Visit a tinkering station to build an otter enrichment birthday present. Have some fun on a quest to find the Golden Otter. Test your skills with our carnival games, get your whiskers on with face painting, and keep an eye out for a surprise birthday treat.
 
This weekend not only marks the Annual Otter Birthday but also the opening of Wild Walk, stop by to explore spring above the ground.  

Wild Center admission tickets may be purchased online at wildcenter.org or day of at the Admissions Desk.

WHO: The Wild Center staff, Squirt, Louie and Scarlett.

WHEN: Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 10am to 5pm.

WHERE: The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, NY 12986

2019 Outstanding Environmental Award Winner

New City, NY – County Executive Ed Day presented the 22nd County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award to New City resident Margie Turrin during a ceremony at Kennedy Dells County Park in New City. Margie has led the fight to protect our environment through her work on the Sparkill Creek Watershed Alliance and is helping prepare for the future as a member of the Rockland County Water Task Force.

Margie joined the Sparkill Creek Watershed Alliance when it was first founded in 2010. Aside from volunteering her time to literally pull garbage out of our local waterways, Margie helped initiate a Creekside education program and regularly participates in monitoring the health of our streams. She’s been the recipient of other environmental awards; clearly acknowledging her effort and involvement.

“Margie’s knowledge of science, education, community and communication have been critical

Arts Mid-Hudson to Award Over $121,000 to 56 Projects Throughout Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties

Event:  2019 Decentralization Grant Reception  Date and Time: Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 from 4:30-6:30 pm Location: The Barn at Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa, 220 North Rd. Milton, NY 12547 Details: Arts Mid-Hudson will present grants totaling over $121,000 to artists and organizations throughout Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties. The grants will be made in three categories - Project Grants, Individual Artist Commission, and Arts Learning Grants at an open awards reception held at The Barn at Buttermilk Falls. These grants are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson. 39 Community based Project Grants will receive funding in 2019, serving an estimated audience of over 53,000 people. Project Grants support the arts and cultural activities of non-profit groups, organizations and artists in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties. Recipients can be found from Millerton to Beacon, Port Jervis to Newburgh, Phoenicia to Highland, and many more. These include professional and community based arts activities benefiting the general public in theater, visual arts exhibits, workshops cultural activities, festival, and more. Project Grant programs are open to the general public and designed to serve all ages and ethnically diverse populations from all geographic areas of all three counties. Arts Mid-Hudson is excited to be able to include ten Individual Artist Commissions

The Foundation to Unveil Dedication Wall and Art Installation

Honoring the Library Using Reclaimed 1961 Sunshades from Library’s Original Facade

Yonkers, NY - On Thursday, May 2 The Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library will reveal its Dedication Wall to the public with an unveiling ceremony at the Grinton I. Will Branch.  The Dedication Wall is an art installation whose design was inspired by, and makes use of materials from the Library’s original sunshades.  The unveiling will take place at 4pm in the lobby of Grinton I. Will Branch. Refreshments will be served. 

The Will Branch, built in 1961, was designed by architect Eli Rabineau, and its iconic brightly colored sunshades were a familiar sight to all who saw or visited the branch on Central Avenue.  In 2018, as part of a series of ongoing and much-needed renovations to the building, the sunshades and windows were replaced to permit light to enter and to allow visibility of the grand archways that make up the design. 

Following the removal of the sunshades in 2018, the Foundation kicked off its first fundraiser as a new not-for-profit.  Recognizing the significance of the sunshades to those who have fond memories of the branch, the fundraiser offered an opportunity for donors to make a dedication, inscribed on a sunshade cut-out, in the color of their choice.

“When the Yonkers Public Library decided to upgrade the facade at the Will branch, we wanted to acknowledge how important the original design was to us all,” said Foundation president Nancy Maron. “This approach lets us honor the past, while raising funds for new programming, to keep the library’s offerings exciting for our patrons.”

“This installation is a unique and respectful callback to the building’s history and its place in the community,” added YPL director Edward Falcone. “I think it will bring back many happy memories and spark a few smiles.”

The fabrication of the installation required the work of many local creators, including Mount Vernon Iron Works, who carved the panels and sculptor Malcolm MacDougall who designed and installed the wall.

To dedicate a sunshade plaque visit  www.foundationforypl.org.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION FOR THE YONKERS PUBLIC LIBRARY:

The Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library is an independent not-for-profit organization, created in 2017 by the trustees and administrators of YPL as a means to actively support and enrich the programming, spaces, and collections of the Library. The Foundation, through its fundraising efforts, has already funded several key library initiatives in 2019, including 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and Teacher in the Library, as well as well as a new artist teaching series launched in 2019.  www.foundationforypl.org

ABOUT THE YONKERS PUBLIC LIBRARY:

The Yonkers Public Library is the largest library in Westchester County and was established in 1893 to serve the citizens of the City of Yonkers. There are currently three branches; Riverfront Library, our main branch, in downtown Yonkers, the Grinton I. Will Branch on Central Avenue and the Crestwood Branch in the Crestwood section of the city. Our mission is to change lives every date. Our expert, trusted staff help all the people of Yonkers find the information they need, the programs they enjoy, and the reading they love. In 2018, the library had over 825,000 visitors, checked out 795,000 items, held 7,200 programs for adults, teens and youth and answered 364,479 reference questions. For more information about the Yonkers Public Library, visit     www.ypl.org.

"USCGC Eagle" The Maine Windjammer Project

"USCGC Eagle" by Doug Mills

The USCGC Eagle at Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

"Preparing To Sail" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Preparing To Sail" by Doug Mills

America's oldest schooner Lewis R French, built 871, preparing to sail at the start of The Great Schooner Race.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

"Sailing With The Birds" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Sailing With The Birds" by Doug Mills

The Victory Chimes sailing with the birds as she returns to her home port of Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

New York 7 Day Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 13 to 16 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 17 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

"The Loghthouse Keepers View" The Maine Windjammer Project

"The Loghthouse Keepers View" by Doug Mills

The Lighthouse keepers view of the Isaac H Evans passing the Rockland breakwater Light in Rockland Maine.

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Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

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