Steve Hawley And The State Of The New York State Assembly
Steve Hawley has represented the 139th New York State Assembly District for sixteen years. He has seen how that house has evolved. Do the recent actions by that body surprise you? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to hear Steve explain why it’s happening.
In the first segment of the show, New York State Assemblyman Steve Hawley paints a picture of what’s driving the current New York State Assembly. He explains how self-styled progressive “comrades” from New York City boroughs, while only 7 members get most of the attention. He also describes why they’re finding it harder for Democrats in Western New York to follow their lead. This might also offer a hint as to why recent polling suggests New York State might be in play for the 2024 presidential election.
In the show’s second half, Hawley expands on the two biggest concerns of his constituents. He also gives details on upcoming town hall meetings, his Patriot Ride in September, and what he anticipates when the town of Wheatland is added to his District.
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The Siege of Fort Niagara
Nearly two decades before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a significant battle between two major European Powers occurred in Western New York. Part of the French and Indian War (a.k.a. Seven Days War), or what Winston Churchill termed the First World War, the Siege of Fort Niagara represented a turning point in the fight for control of the Great Lakes, and perhaps of the war itself. How did it all come to this? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to discover how the outcome of this siege had echoes into the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
Robert Emerson, Executive Director of Old Fort Niagara. begins by telling us the early history of this French Fort. He then goes into an in-depth discussion of the relationship between France and Great Britain on a global scale and how that translated onto the North American map. To end this first segment, he relays the strategy and tactics of each side leading up to the Siege of Fort Niagara.
The show’s second half, Emerson provides a detailed play-by-play of the Siege. He explains why the French reinforcements never made it and what ultimately happened to the North American efforts of France.
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Oak Island Plus Podcast Reveals Hidden History
What does Nova Scotia have to do with Western New York? And what do the Knights Templar, pirates, and Freemasonry have to do with Nova Scotia? And, finally, what is the possible source of the treasure rumored to be buried somewhere in Oak Island? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report and you'll also find out about the truth behind the curse associated with this small plot of land on the Atlantic Ocean.
Dr. John P. “Doc” Hamels and Jim McQuiston, co-hosts of the Oak Island Plus podcast out of Mayville in Chautauqua County, join us on the show. They each have an interesting back story, which they share. They then talk about Nova Scotia and its relationship to Canada and Oak Island’s relationship with Nova Scotia. We also begin to learn a little about the mystery of Oak Island.
The show’s second half starts with Doc explaining how the podcast came about. Jim then gives a thumbnail sketch of the story of pirates, the Knights Templar, and how Freemasonry is mixed up in the whole thing. He also reveals where he believes the treasure came from and what exactly is behind the so-called “curse” of Oak Island.
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How Project Civica Helps You Get Involved In Government
It’s as natural as your basic human right. We call it “self-government” and there's only so much you can delegate before you begin to lose your natural rights. How can you get more involved? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report because Project Civica might just be the answer you’re looking for.
Project Civica Co-Founders Kim Hermance and Stephanie Liggio start by telling us what inspired them to start this state-wide organization. They tell us about the difference between poll watchers and election inspectors and how the two parties essentially shut out nearly half of the population in New York State from serving as election inspectors.
The show’s second half offers a deep dive into various initiatives Project Civica has been understanding. Do you realize 48 members of the New York State Assembly and Senate run unopposed? What is the Dead Voters Society? Kim and Stephanie answer these and other questions in the final fifteen minutes of the show.
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Archeologist Uncovers Grand Island Mystery
What do a septic system, a President’s uncle, and a mysterious house have in common? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to discover what a professional archeologist unexpectedly found during a run-of-the-mill dig inspection at a famous location on Grand Island.
Gorget Indiana Jones, you don’t have to be a tenured university professor to make a fascinating archeological discovery. Meet Ann Morton, a professional archeologist. who has been digging around our parts for nearly four decades. She tells us how she got from Scotland to here and how her career has led her to a most unexpected discovery, the scariest moment (yes, like Indy, it involves snakes), and other fascinating exploits in industrial archeology.
In the show’s second half, Morton gets into the specifics of what really happened on Grand Island during a normal dig for a septic system. The story involves Grover Cleveland, runaway slaves, and a mysterious person by the name of “Welch” (not of the grape variety).
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History And Happenings At The Erie Canal Museum
We may be a year early for the Erie Canal Bicentennial celebration, but it's never too early to explore the history and happenings of New York’s “Grand Canal.” Do you know these facts about its history in Greater Western New York? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to see how you score on this trivia test.
Derrick Pratt, Director of Education and Public Programs at the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, NY joins us for this show. He begins by telling us a little bit about the history of the museum and the historic building in which it is located. He then reveals how (and why) the canal was built “inside out” - staring from the center and then working its way to both ends. He also takes a deeper dive into some of the more historical aspects of the western half of the Canal. You will learn about the competition between Buffalo and Black Rock (and maybe Dunkirk) to be site of the western terminus. You will discover how the “five flights” of Lockport were blown out of solid rock before the invention of dynamite. Finally, he explains why the aqueduct over the Genessee River in Rochester had to be rebuilt.
In the show’s second half, BPratt details what the museum is doing this summer, from Bike rides to walks to a special exhibit on - of all things - trains. He wraps up the show by retelling the hows and whys of the canal’s evolution from primarily a commercial highway to a recreational venue.
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How To Make History Exciting For All Ages
People like to complain about how history bores them. That says more about the way they consume history (or how it is fed to them) than it does about history. How can you make people of all ages excited about history? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to hear from someone who has done this and how he did it.
Veteran and former school teacher Chris Blomgren, President of Historic Pursuits in Palmyra, Wayne County, talks to us this week about the importance of storytelling in the first half of today’s show. He reveals what compelled him to start his company and how both his military and school teaching experience informed him.
In the show’s second half, Blomgren shares very specific examples of how engaging people in history works, what people of different ages respond to it when he does it, and how you can do it, too. He also tells you which age group is most challenging.
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Radio And Television History In Buffalo, New York
You might be intrigued to discover that some of the most popular radio and television shows began right here in Western New York. What were they? Who created them? Why did they come about? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to get these answers and more!
Author and historian Rick Falkowski returns this week to tell us more of his popular research. In the first half of the show, Rick explores early radio. He gives us an outline of some of the first radio broadcasts and why radio came to Western New York
In the show’s second half, Falkowski talks about the advent of television in Buffalo, including the motives behind it. He also touches briefly on some of the recognizable personalities during the early television and rock and roll era.
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Dr. Justin Behrend Explores Slavery in Western New York
It’s something you associate with rich people and the South, not pioneers and Western New York. Chances are you never learned about it in school. What is it? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to about the latest research on the subject from a SUNY Geneseo professor.
How did Dr. Justin Behrend, born in Los Angeles, end up teaching history at SUNY Geneseo? And what led him to concentrate on slavery as a subject? The author/historian reveals all in the first half of the show, including what made him shift his focus from the South to the Greater Western New York Region.
After the break, Dr. Behrend talks about a new exhibit opening at the Livingston County History Museum that features the subject of slaves in Western New York. The highlight of the exhibit is an interactive digital journal of the Livingston County Anti-Slavery Society. He also adds more detail on Austin Steward and his autobiography "Twenty-Two Years a Slave, Forty Years a Freeman" as well as touching on the Underground Railroad.
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Capt. Ed Sullivan Talks About The Merchant Marine
They were unsung heroes of the Second World War. When and how did their stories finally come to light? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to discover the story behind their story.
Author/historian Capt. Ed Sullivan headlines this week’s show. An odd coincidence led this Boston native from a job as a stenographer in New Orleans to become the historian for the Maritime Museum. Along the way he met and was hired by several well-known people, He tells us about those people and why he ended up in the Greater Western New York Region (and what he is doing here).
In the second half of the show, Capt. Ed talks about four of his books and what inspired him to write them.
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Author & Historian Rick Falkowski Talks About Western New York Music Legacy
What do “Happy Days Are Here Again” and “Ain’t She Sweeet” have to do with Western New York? Who decided against paying The Beatles $3,500 to have their first American concert in Buffalo? What other interesting stories about music and musicians does our region have? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to learn more from the man who wrote the book on it.
This week features a return visit from Rick Falkowski, local author and historian. In the first half of the show, he tells us about the musical legacy of the Greater Western New York Region during the first half of the 20th century and into the early years of the British Invasion.
In the second half of the show, Folkowski gives us an update on his role in area music promotion since the 1980s. Do you remember some of the bands he talks about?
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Bonnie Anne Cox Explains Non-Citizen Vote Court Ruling
Conspiracy or controversy? Or both? The court just ruled New York City’s provocative resolution allowing non-citizens to vote unconstitutional. What does that mean for the rest of the state? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to see why things aren’t quite the same in 2024 = and what that means to Congressional Districts in the Greater Western New York Region.
Bobbie Anne Cox of Cox Attorneys returns to the show to explain this surprising ruling. She first takes us through the thought process of the New York City Council. Then she leads us through the labyrinth of the New York State court system. Finally, she shows what the ruling means to us beyond New York City.
In the second half of the show, Cox dives into the difficulty of restraining the “catch me if you can” attitude of a one-party state. She also warns why litigation cannot be seen as a savior and what must be done instead.
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What Does Congressional Redistricting Mean For The Greater Western New York Region
Does it seem like we've seen this story before? In compliance with the law of New York State, a bipartisan commission redraws the congressional district lines. The Democrat super majority in Albany doesn’t like these lines so they reject and redraw their own. Sounds like 2022, doesn’t it? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to see why things aren’t quite the same in 2024 = and what that means to Congressional Districts in the Greater Western New York Region.
William F.B. O’Reilly, a Republican strategist who specializes in New York State politics, sat down as the guest on this week’s show. He started by explaining exactly what happened in 2022 and why it happened. He then told us how the Democrats managed to get a judge to reverse the prior judicial ruling that caused the congressional district lines to be redrawn in 2024. Liberal newspapers condemned the Democrat strategy. How did the Democrats respond? Add what did the Republicans have to say about it? The answer might surprise you.
In the second half of the show, O’Reilly got into a lively discussion about the consequences of Democrat overreach and what that means for New York State.
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Meet The Most Prominent Greater Western New York Women In History
They range from the world of entertainment to the actions that helped define our country. What is the one thing they share? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to see which of these names you recognize.
Rick Falkonwski has led an interesting life. A professional manager, he had a side gig in the Western New York music industry, publishing a magazine, managing concerts, and even starting the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. But it was a publisher’s rejection letter that started his retirement career as a historian. He has since published a total of four books, including the most recent about prominent women from Western New York. He talks about eight of them in this week’s episode of The Greater Western New York Report.
How many of these stories do you know?
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Preemption Line And The Very Beginnings Of The Greater Western New York Region
What was the lay of the land in the Greater Western New York Region immediately after the Revolutionary War? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report and listen to Ontario County Historian Preston Pierce weave a compelling tale of what took place, why it took place, and where it took place.
Many competing interests vied for ownership of the Greater Western New York Region following the 1783 Treaty of Paris which brought an end to America’s Revolutionary War. Ontario County Historian Preston Pierce knows a thing or two about this. Using maps and illustrations, he explains what eventually led to the creation of Preemption Line.
In the second half of the show, Pierce elaborates on who began the settlement of America’s First Frontier, including the creation of Ontario County.
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Encore Presentation - Ghosts in Wayne County
Here’s and encore presentation from August 19, 2021 about great sights to see in Palmyra. Did we say ghosts? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to see what the spookiness is all about.
In the first segment of this week’s episode, we discover how one small town conquered the whims of mighty Washington. Bonnie Hays, Executive Director of Historic Palmyra, takes us on a virtual walking tour through some of the 19th century buildings saved by its citizens. These magnificently restored (and, in at least one case, relocated), dwellings often a look back to a simpler time when a community’s strength was measured by the tight connections among its residents. Bonnie tells us the stories behind the people that made these buildings so lively, and you’re likely to recognize some of the names she drops.
If the first half of the show deals with things that you can see in the daylight, the second half deals with things that go bump in the night. Literally. Tracy Murphy, Deputy Director of Historic Palmyra, fascinates us with tales from the spiritual world. She explains the origins of these supernatural stories. But wait! There’s more! Tracy also shares with us a video that will downright spook you. Can you explain why the curtain moved and the blocks rattles before being thrown out?
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Lafayette’s 1825 Tour In The Greater Western New York Region
The Revolutionary War produced many heroes, not all of them American. This is the story of one of them, a Frenchman who joined the cause as a mere teenager. Do you know who he is? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report and discover someone about Lafayette they didn’t teach you in school.
Julien Icher, founder and president of Lafayette Trail, Inc., has been busy planting roadside markers all along the trail Lafayette took in his 1824/1825 American tour. He tells us about Lafayette’s background before coming to America, then recounts his Revolutionary War accomplishments. Along the way, we learn about his bond with George Washington and the beginnings of his tour of America in advance of the 50th anniversary of our country’s founding.
In the show’s second half, Icher provides details of Lafayette’s first leg through the Greater Western New York Region. He starts with Fredonia, picks up a steamboat in Dunkirk, lands in Buffalo, travels to Black Rock, moves on to Niagara Falls, and then heads to Lockport, where this first part of our two-part series breaks off.
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The History Of Oak Hill Country Club
It has a storied history that goes back more than a century ago. In addition, it has a long relationship with the Professional Golfers Association and more. What is it and who is the best person to talk about it? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report and listen as Oak Hill Historian Fred Beltz retell the compelling history of the most famous golf course in the Greater Western New York region.
Fred Beltz has been the historian of Oak Hill County Club for more than a decade. His discussion in the first half of the show explains what the Club looked like before, what he calls, “the greatest land swap in Western New York history.” This segment features rarely-seen photographs of the clubhouse and course at it existed on the banks of the Genesee River before the land swap with the University of Rochester.
During the second half of the show, Beltz highlighted the impressive array of prominent golf tournaments at the Pittsford course. It remains the only course to have hosted all six major tournaments that rotate. He also described what it was like to host the PGA Championship in May of 2023.
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Craft Cannery Founder Paul Guglielmo On Doing Business In Greater Western New York
They say that if you want to get far you can get farther if you know how to wear more than one hat. They call this your talent stack. Our guess certainly has a stack of talents to talk about. We’ll be exploring his secrets to success, but will he tell us what he puts into his sauce? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to learn why expanding your business might mean expanding the businesses of others.
Paul Guglielmo discovered something when Clear Channel Radio transferred him from his Ohio hometown to Rochester. That discovery, which began as a small side hustle solely for the purpose of making his grandfather smile, has become a major business in the Greater Western New York Region. You may have heard of Guglielmo’s sauce and Craft Cannery. That’s only part of the story. Guglielmo fills in the rest during the first segment of today’s show.
In the show’s second half, Guglielmo reveals what he’s learned about doing business in the Greater Western New York Region. It’s not one market but a tapestry of micro markets. How do you leap from one to another without destroying your core product? He approached this in a unique way that may be instructive for other businesses seeking to grow beyond the entrepreneurial phase.
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How Glaciers Changed The Greater Western New York Landscape
Look all around you and you’ll see things you take for granted. You think they’ve always been there. They weren’t. In fact, a series of events that occurred thousands of years ago that are responsible for you being right here, right now. What were these events? Click below to watch this week’s episode of the State of Greater Western New York Report.
In the first half of the show, we revisit element of our earlier episode on the rocks of our region (see “Paleontologist George McIntosh on the State of Greater Western New York Report – March 25, 2021”) before explaining the mystery of the typography of the Greater Western New York Region. Why is the upper half so smooth while the southern tier features a ragged rugged landscape? Glacier expert Richard Young, professor emeritus at SUNY@Geneseo explains exactly what happened. And we have excellent maps that show the movement of the glaciers (and which also reveal the surprising change in water drainage patterns).
In the show’s second segment, Professor Young tells the story of how the glaciers formed Mendon Ponds Park and how they changed the course of the mighty Genesee River. Finally, we finish with a rather curious leftover – literally – that helped pave the way to the settlement of the Greater Western New York Region.
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