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Letter: Socialism letter includes misinformation
This is in response to a letter to the editor that appeared in the Friday, January 31, 2025, edition of the Telegraph Herald. The letter was titled “You just might be a socialist”. I respond only to address two items. First, reference is to made to the following quote: “from each according to his abilities; to each according to his needs.” This is said to be a Christian ethos. In fact, it is a quote from the writings of Karl Marx, one of the founders of socialism.
Why I’m Not Surprised Turkey Is at the Center of the Eric Adams Scandal
It is not unheard of for American politicians to get themselves into sticky wickets with foreign governments. See, for example, United States of America v. Robert Menendez (and others). But over the last decade or so there seems to be an unusual number of political scandals in which the Turkish government is directly or indirectly involved. President Donald Trump’s one-time national security adviser Michael Flynn was indicted in 2019 for acting as an undisclosed agent of the government of Turkey.
Why Turkey Experts Got the Election All Wrong
Excerpt After a long day, night, and early morning last Sunday and Monday, Turkey’s Supreme Election Council declared that the hard-fought and much-anticipated presidential election would go to a runoff on May 28. Neither incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor his main challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, garnered more than 50 percent of the vote, so they will do it all over again.
Here We Go Again: EPA's Proposed Changes to the RMP Program [VIDEO]
Saturday, October 1, 2022 On August 31, 2022, EPA published a proposed rule that would make a number of key changes to the federal Risk Management Plan (RMP) program. The proposed changes would impact the scope of the Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), third-party compliance audits, employee participation requirements, and information sharing with the public and local emergency responders, among other requirements.
Greece, be wary until the Turkish elections
There is absolutely no way to predict what will happen in Turkey. I think that Erdogan will do everything in his power to win the election, including using Greece and Cyprus to turn public sentiment against them. If, however, Erdogan ends up winning, it is likely that we’ll see him backing down from his aggressive posturing. It’s hard to predict what will happen if the opposition wins. The alliance is made up of parties with disparate ideological backgrounds, which will have to agree on a candidate.
Fulton County Sheriff warns of attempts to pass fake movie $100 bills at local businesses
FULTON COUNTY – The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is warning of attempts to pass fake movie $100 bills at local businesses. The warnings come after the office has received complaints of attempts to pass the bills, officials said. “The money looks real if not paying attention,” officials wrote on Facebook Monday. Officials posted images of the front and back of a fake $100 bill.
Fulton County Sheriff warns of attempts to pass fake movie $100 bills at local businesses
Images released by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office FULTON COUNTY – The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is warning of attempts to pass fake movie $100 bills at local businesses. The warnings come after the office has received complaints of attempts to pass the bills, officials said. “The money looks real if not paying attention,” officials wrote on Facebook Monday. Officials posted images of the front and back of a fake $100 bill.
Winter Storm Warning for Fulton, Montgomery counties Sunday-Monday; 6 to 14 inches possible Original
ALBANY – A Winter Storm Warning is set to take effect Sunday night and continue through the day Sunday for all of Montgomery and Fulton Counties, the National Weather Service said. The warning area are expected to see heavy mixed precipitation, with total snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches and a light glaze of ice, the service said. — Help us bring this news to you, check out our subscribe page at: LeaderHerald.com/Subscribe — Winds could gust as high as 50 mph, the service said.
Early Sunday fire damages Fonda home; Sheriff's sergeant, Mohawk firefighter credited with waking residents
Firefighters at the scene of the fire. Credit: TOWN OF MOHAWK FIRE DEPARTMENT FONDA – An early Sunday morning fire damaged a Fonda home, but residents got out after a sheriff’s sergeant and Mohawk firefighter helped wake them and get them out of the house, fire officials said. Firefighters were called to the home at 44 W. Main St. in Fonda at about 1:25 a.m. for a report of the fire, Town of Mohawk Fire Department officials wrote on Facebook.
Water leak at Gloversville main break stopped; Schools shut for second day
GLOVERSVILLE – Gloversville city officials announced Wednesday morning that the leak at the Gloversville main break has been stopped, more than 24 hours after the “worst case” break began. Meanwhile, the city school system remained shut for a second day due to the break and the delays in repairing it. The Gloversville Water Department announced just after 7 a.m. on its Gloversville Water Works Facebook page that they were just then able to get the leak stopped.
Opinion | For Biden and NATO, Turkey is a Headache That’s Here to Stay
So will Joe from Scranton give Erdogan the “C’mon man! No malarkey!” treatment? That would certainly warm the hearts of an array of lawmakers, policy experts, journalists, human rights activists and dissidents, but it probably will not amount to much even if Biden privately reads Erdogan the riot act. Despite the braying for a pound of Turkish flesh in Washington these days, those expecting fireworks at the Biden-Erdogan meeting are likely to be disappointed.
Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s deputy recognized for knife call response
Photo Caption: Montgomery County Sheriff Jeff Smith, center left, and Deputy Camron Cimo, center right. Credit: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office FULTONVILLE – A Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputy was recognized this week for his response to a recent call for a man with a knife, sheriff’s officials said. Deputy Camron Cimo this week received a letter and certificate of commendation for his response to the incident.
Saturday afternoon Amsterdam fire claims one; Neighbors help others to safety, police say
AMSTERDAM – One person was killed in a Saturday afternoon fire in Amsterdam, police said. Neighbors helped two others escape to safety, police said. The fire happened at about 3 p.m. at 363 Division St., police said. Police and firefighters responded to the area of Guy Park Avenue and Genevieve Street for a report of a structure fire and heavy smoke, police said.
National Weather Service: Snow forecast for region Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning
ALBANY – The Capital Region is expected to be hit by a snow storm Tuesday night to Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service said. Snow accumulations of three to six inches are expected, with locally higher amounts of up to eight inches possible in the Mohawk Valley and southern Adirondacks, the service said. A winter weather advisory is to go into effect at noon Tuesday and run until 10 a.m. Wednesday, the service said. The advisory covers the entire Capital Region.
Montgomery County: COVID advisory issued for Amsterdam Commons Marshalls
MONTGOMERY COUNTY – The Montgomery County Public Health Department issued a COVID-exposure advisory Thursday related to the Amsterdam Commons Marshalls. The advisory covers three dates, Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec.
Feds: Three 109th Air National Guard Members Sentenced in Silencer-Smuggling Schemes
ALBANY -- Three members of the 109th Air National Guard in Glenville have admitted to two separate schemes to smuggle firearms parts into the United States on military aircraft, U.S. Attorney's officials said Wednesday. One scheme involved two silencers and two of the Guard members, the other involved a silencer and a threaded blackout barrel and involved the other guard member, officials said.
Feds: Three 109th Air National Guard members sentenced in silencer-smuggling schemes
Feds: Three 109th Air National Guard members sentenced in silencer-smuggling schemes By STEVEN COOK | The Daily Gazette | Published: July 15, 2020 ALBANY, N.Y. (Tribune News Service) — Three members of the 109th Air National Guard in Glenville have admitted to two separate schemes to smuggle firearms parts into the United States on military aircraft, U.S. Attorney's officials said Wednesday.
Why Does Trump Keep Pardoning Turkey?
Why Does Trump Keep Pardoning Turkey? The president once seemed willing to stand up to Recep Tayyip Erdogan. No longer.
Why Does Trump Keep Pardoning Turkey?
© Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images GettyImages-1190232205_773.jpg Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. Even in the bitter and bilious place that Washington has become in the Trump era, the annual White House turkey pardon remains a heartwarming tradition.
OPINION | Why Does Trump Keep Pardoning Turkey?
Magazine Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Steven A. Cook is the Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and North Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Even in the bitter and bilious place that Washington has become in the Trump era, the annual White House turkey pardon remains a heartwarming tradition.
Could This Man Save Turkey?
After a decade of repressive rule, Turks are beginning to believe President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is vulnerable. The Turkish economy is in bad shape, his ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) candidates recently lost in elections to lead major metropolitan areas, including a blowout in Istanbul’s mayoral race on Sunday.
Who lobbies for GM
With Daniel Lippman, David Beavers and Sarah Cammarata WHO LOBBIES FOR GM: General Motors’ announcement this morning that it planned to cut thousands of jobs and shutter facilities in Michigan, Ohio and Maryland drew swift responses from Capitol Hill. Sen.
Trump to keep asylum seekers in Mexico
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House Democrats face test on Obamacare
With help from Victoria Colliver Editor's Note: This edition of Free Morning Pulse is published weekdays at 10 a.m. POLITICO Pro Health Care subscribers hold exclusive early access to the newsletter each morning at 6 a.m. To learn more about POLITICO Pro's comprehensive policy intelligence coverage, policy tools and services, click here. Story Continued Below CAN HOUSE DEMS KEEP THEIR PROMISE TO PROTECT OBAMACARE?
ONC rule still at OMB
With help from Darius Tahir Editor's Note: This edition of Free Morning eHealth is published weekdays at 10 a.m. POLITICO Pro eHealth subscribers hold exclusive early access to the newsletter each morning at 6 a.m. To learn more about POLITICO Pro's comprehensive policy intelligence coverage, policy tools and services, click here.
'Oversight' is the watchword
Editor’s Note: This edition of Morning Tax is published weekdays at 10 a.m. POLITICO Pro Tax subscribers hold exclusive early access to the newsletter each morning at 6 a.m. To learn more about POLITICO Pro’s comprehensive policy intelligence coverage, policy tools and services, click here. ‘OVERSIGHT’ IS THE WATCHWORD: House Democrats are getting all the attention with their promises to rigorously investigate the Trump administration.
Election eve in Mississippi
Editor’s Note: This edition of Free Morning Score is published weekdays at 10 a.m. POLITICO Campaign Pro subscribers hold exclusive early access to the newsletter each morning at 6 a.m. To learn more about POLITICO Pro’s comprehensive policy intelligence coverage, policy tools and services, click here. THE TOPLINES IT’S THE MIDTERMS AGAIN! — Hard to believe, but we’re at another election eve, for the special Senate runoff down in Mississippi. Republican Sen.
SCOTUS to weigh Apple antitrust case
With help from Ashley Gold Editor’s Note: This edition of Morning Tech is published weekdays at 10 a.m. POLITICO Pro Technology subscribers hold exclusive early access to the newsletter each morning at 6 a.m. To learn more about POLITICO Pro’s comprehensive policy intelligence coverage, policy tools and services, click here. TODAY IN TECH Story Continued Below SCOTUS TO WEIGH APPLE ANTITRUST CASE — The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in Apple v.
DoD, DHS form cybersecurity Voltron
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Climate report divides
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PTC tardy list shrinks
Editor’s Note: This edition of Morning Transportation is published weekdays at 10 a.m. POLITICO Pro Transportation subscribers hold exclusive early access to the newsletter each morning at 6 a.m. To learn more about POLITICO Pro’s comprehensive policy intelligence coverage, policy tools and services, click here. THE NAUGHTY LIST: The list of railroads at risk of not meeting a Dec. 31 deadline for installing positive train control is shrinking, your host reported last week.
House Democrats gear up to take on DeVos
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Ukraine considers martial law after naval dust-up with Russia
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Time for a Trump-Xi showdown
Editor’s Note: This edition of Morning Trade is published weekdays at 10 a.m. POLITICO Pro Trade subscribers hold exclusive early access to the newsletter each morning at 6 a.m. To learn more about POLITICO Pro’s comprehensive policy intelligence coverage, policy tools and services, click here. ON THE DOCKET: A busy week in trade includes a high-stakes sit-down that could have major implications for the current trade conflict between the United States and China.
The looming climate change threat
THE LOOMING ECONOMIC THREAT FROM CLIMATE CHANGE — The Trump administration on Friday quietly dumped out a grim and sobering climate report that concludes man-made global warming could slam the U.S. economy within the next century, slashing as much as 10 percent off gross domestic product, double the loss from the Great Recession.
NASA has a date with Mars today
PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING DESTINATION: MARS. Today NASA’s Mars InSight lander is expected to become the first probe since 2012 to set down on the surface of the Red Planet when it completes its six-month journey around 3 p.m. EST. The landing procedure will begin as the spacecraft enters the Martian atmosphere at an angle of 12 degrees to avoid burning up or bouncing off, says Joe Cassady, executive director for space programs at Aerojet Rocketdyne, which made the thrusters.
Why I’m Sick of Turkey
I am already sick of Turkey. I suspect that many Americans feel this way, about the bird and the country. Yet a small group of Washington foreign policy hands—at the State Department, at the Pentagon and in congressional offices—continue to make the case for Turkey as a “strategically important” partner to the United States.
The growing prevalence of dark money
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Libyan Jewish Pumpkin Spread
Forget the pumpkin spice lattes — try this tangy, savory pumpkin recipe this fall. (The Nosher/JTA) October is upon us. I know because my Instagram feed is full of decorative gourds and pumpkin spice lattes. But, as much as Americans truly love pumpkin, we are sometimes guilty of type-casting this nutritious vegetable as sweet and forget that pumpkin has a savory side too. Happily, Sephardic cuisine abounds with savory pumpkin dishes to remind us of this fall vegetable’s versatility.
Trump lands NAFTA deal with Canada
With help from Adam Behsudi, Doug Palmer, Helena Bottemiller Evich, Liz Crampton and Maya Parthasarathy TRUMP LANDS NAFTA DEAL WITH CANADA: Get ready to hear a lot of talk about USMCA — the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Trade officials struck a deal late Sunday night for a three-way trade pact to replace NAFTA that includes significant changes to dairy import rules. The preliminary deal marks a major step toward fulfilling one of President Donald Trump’s signature campaign promises.
Florence floods handful of hog lagoons
With help from Helena Bottemiller Evich and Doug Palmer FLORENCE FLOODS HANDFUL OF HOG LAGOONS: North Carolina officials are monitoring swine-waste lagoons that were overrun or threatened by floodwaters after then-Hurricane Florence dumped more than 30 inches of rain on parts of the state — and as rivers there continue to overflow.
Free press: Don’t buy into president’s propaganda
Re: “Media bias: Editorial proves president’s point,” (TNT letter, 8/24). “False equivalence” and “unhinged” are the words the author of this letter used to describe the Aug. 18 McClatchy/TNT editorial that was headlined: “President Trump, end your war on our free press.” Yet none of these words are remotely applicable when describing an opinion piece.
Turkey is an overrated American ally
In July, a deal to release an American minister jailed in Turkey came apart because, a White House official told The Washington Post, Turkey was changing the agreement and “upping the ante.” A few weeks later, President Donald Trump tweeted that he had doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Turkey, punctuating his thought with: “Our relations with Turkey are not good at this time!”Magdalena Kirchner, an analyst at Conias Risk Intelligence, told Newsweek that this would stop both...
Trump is the first US president to get Turkey right
Last Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan published an op-ed in the New York Times outlining his country's grievances toward the United States. The Turkish leader raised valid concerns about US policy that genuinely vex Turkish leaders and citizens alike. Yet Erdogan only told half the story, leaving his readers to believe that Washington has victimized a reliable ally and partner.
Trump is the first US president to get Turkey right
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during a ceremony marking the second anniversary of the attempted coup at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, July 15, 2018. REUTERS/Umit Bektas Last Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan published an op-ed in the New York Times outlining his country's grievances toward the United States. The Turkish leader raised valid concerns about US policy that genuinely vex Turkish leaders and citizens alike.
Farm bill decision day in the House
With Rachael Bade, Sabrina Rodriguez, Maya Parthasarathy and Helena Bottemiller Evich FARM BILL DECISION DAY IN THE HOUSE: The House appears to be barreling toward voting on the farm bill today despite lingering uncertainty over whether House Ag Chairman Mike Conaway has enough votes to push the legislation through.
Conservatives leaning toward farm bill support
With Helena Bottemiller Evich, Liz Crampton, Maya Parthasarathy and Eric Wolff CONSERVATIVES LEANING TOWARD FARM BILL SUPPORT: Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows said that conservative members could support the House farm bill with some tweaks “to make sure it reflects conservative principles,” reports POLITICO’s Liz Crampton and Rachael Bade.
Column: Nurses are heart of health care
National Nurses Week begins May 6 and ends on the birthday of the profession’s most famous member, Florence Nightingale, on May 12. For anyone who has ever spent time in the hospital personally or a loved one, it should quickly become apparent the monumental importance of the nursing staff. They are the nerve center of hospitals and physician offices, and provide much of the home care for the elderly, disabled and chronically or terminally ill.
Supporting STEM Education Is Strategic Marketing Imperative
One thing is certain about marketers: They’re drawn to the new and the next. But too many senior marketers get so distracted by new technologies and next-gen strategies that they overlook one of the most important aspects of the future of marketing: talent.
Why Turkey feels burned by Trump
Every year, the day before Thanksgiving, the fire department in the Washington, D.C., suburb where I live posts a “Keep Your Family Safe this Thanksgiving” bulletin on its website, offering tips about how to avoid injury during the holiday. It being Thanksgiving, most of the advice is geared toward kitchen safety—like don’t pour water or grease on a cooktop fire, and make sure your sleeves are rolled up so they don’t get caught in a stovetop flame.
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