Greetings Jon. Please help us with the item we have sent you pictures of. We inherited it several years ago from our in-laws. As can be seen, it is sterling silver, large and very elegant. We recently took it to a local auction house for an appraisal. We were told it was a champagne cooler, […]
When it comes to measuring inflation in the U.S., there are a variety of data points and indicators that economists and policymakers rely on. One of the key indicators is the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which is vital for gauging the economy’s health and guiding the Federal Reserve on inflation and monetary policy. […]
Americans used to promote the welfare of others Any serious student of the democracies of the past, including our own once-consensual system of government, gets the distinct impression that this political system is all about citizens promoting the welfare of others. Usually that includes one’s spouse, friends, children and grandchildren, co-workers and colleagues, neighbors, and […]
St. Thomas Aquinas College is proud to share that President Kenneth Daly has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC), further strengthening the College’s commitment to advancing education, economic growth, workforce development, and innovation throughout the region. “I appreciate the opportunity to officially join the HVEDC Board […]
By Justin Rodriguez New amendments to the state’s discovery laws took effect last week which could reduce the number of criminal charges dismissed in the state of New York and add new protections for witness testifying against accused criminals. The laws are aimed at enhancing the state’s justice system by supporting crime survivors and ensuring […]
Al Magnatta: A Hometown Hero The word hero is often overused, but earlier this week the Town of Clarkstown honored a man who unquestionably deserves that designation. On Tuesday evening, the corner of Chauncy Street and Endicott Street in Congers was officially dedicated in honor of Al Magnatta, a living legend here in the Town […]