Podcasts about Borough

Join host Emily Forstner as she interviews Mat-Su School Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani for Inside the District. Together, they discuss the June 3rd. Mat-Su Borough School Board meeting. Mat-Su School Borough Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani Photo Credit: Mat-Su School Borough

Call to OrderRoll CallApproval of Minutes: May 27, Board of Equalization June 4, 2026 Approval of AgendaReports of Officials and Committees: Mayor's Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer's Report Manager's ReportCommunications to the Assembly: CorrespondenceHear Citizens PresentOrdinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-05: Amending the FY26 Budget to Provide Funding for an Increase in Health Insurance CostsPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-20R: Allocating National Forest Receipts Title I Funds in the Amount of $25,540.71 Unfinished BusinessNew Business: Consideration of Skagway Brewing Company, Inc. dba Skagway Brewing Company; Beverage Dispensary License #4754 – Multiple Fixed Counter Endorsement #60683 Award of Port Master Plan Update Contract Approval of Station Bar & Grill Street Closure & Noise Permit RequestAuthorization for Manager to Sign Dog Park Land Use Permit LAS 35889 Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items: Discussion of SMC 3.01.070(A)(8) re: Notice of Remote Participation in Assembly Meetings Executive SessionAdjournmentPacket

In this newscast: The local firefighter union and the City and Borough of Juneau reached an agreement on a labor contract last week; Gov. Mike Dunleavy has until tomorrow to veto or sign two dozen bills into law; Denali National Park's sled dog puppies will begin sowing off their training to visitors this month; Residents of Anuktuvuk Pass can now use four wheelers to subsistence hunt in the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

In this newscast: The City and Borough of Juneau is repairing two school roofs this summer that were damaged during this winter's record-breaking snowstorm; Oil rose to the surface at Juneau's historic Treadwell Gold Mine, and the state plans to assess how wide the pollution has spread this summer; A new report shows that the population regrowth of humpback whales after a heatwave a decade ago has been slow; The US Small Business Administration proposed drastic changes to its federal contracting program, but it said the change won't affect tribes and Alaska Native Corporations; The Division of Elections issued the state's final determination that Dan Sullivan of Petersburg can't be on the ballot to challenge Republican US Sen. Dan Sullivan

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know.Today, Judy talks with Dameon Holmes of the Bellevue Transportation Commission about this week-end's documentary screening on Jane Jacobs whose work transformed thoughts about walkable cities and vibrant neighborhoods.  The screening will be followed on Saturday by a conversational walk through Bellevue to see how the Borough is changing and improving. Documentary, Friday, June 19, 8:00 pm at the gazebo in Bayne ParkConversational Walk, Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am, Bayne Parkhttps://www.bonafidebellevue.org/calendar/list/

Despite the frenzied debates about what history we should be teaching in the United States, until recently most African American and mainstream history museums have continued to tell an uplifting story of racial progress and achievement.  The United States has lagged behind museums in many other parts of the world which now give greater attention to recognizing past wrongs and injustices.  In the July 7th episode I'll be talking with Sociology Professor Amy Sodaro from the Borough of Manhattan Community College in the City University of New York about three new museums that feature the history of slavery and racial injustice.  This is the subject of her latest book, Lifting the Shadow: Reshaping Memory, Race and Slavery in U.S. Museums. 

Meka Mo grew up in Queens, worked on Wall Street, watched the Miracle on the Hudson happen from her office window, lost a South London church basement crowd the moment she swore in front of some Jamaican grandmas, and has never once been pickpocketed anywhere in the world. She's been navigating cultural minefields ever since — and making it look easy.Meka Mo is a New York City-based comedian, host of the emotional wellness comedy podcast We're Done Here, and a regular on the international comedy circuit. Her new show, New York City Dreams, will be playing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Why performing internationally means constantly working out which jokes travel and which ones don't Why she's never been pickpocketed anywhere in the world — and the flatmates who kept getting robbed in LondonThe Columbus Day joke that went badly in Las Vegas Watching the Miracle on the Hudson happen in real time from her office window on Wall Street.Connect with Meka here:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteGet tickets for Meka's Edinburgh Fringe show here: NewYorkCityDreamsFind us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this newscast: The City and Borough of Juneau has a finalized budget for the next fiscal year, but it didn't come easy; This Celebration counted some political candidates among its attendees; Former Gov. Bill Walker wants to end the Permanent Fund dividend with a one-time $10,000 payment to each eligible Alaskan; The State of Alaska has opened an investigation into whether Dan Sullivan of Petersburg is intentionally running for U.S. Senate to confuse voters

Call to OrderRoll CallApproval of Minutes:March 5, 2026May 21, 2026May 27, 2026 Board of Appeals Approval of AgendaReports of Officials and Committees: Mayor's ReportAssembly Committee Reports Treasurer's Report Manager's Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens PresentOrdinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Mayoral Proclamation: Declaring Skagway's 2026 Pride Festival Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 26-05: Amending the FY26 Budget to Provide Funding for an Increase in Health Insurance Costs Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-19R: Amending Resolution No. 26-14R, to Amend Parking Zones Unfinished BusinessNew Business: Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications:Alaska Excursions, Inc dba Malamute Saloon; Destination Resort License – Seasonal #5424 Combined Renewal Notice Approval of Support Letter for Skagway Ferry Terminal Replacement Project Grant Application Approval of Welcome Garden Design & Bidding Services Fee Proposal Approval of BRIC Rockslide Mitigation Project Preferred Alternative Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items: Executive SessionAdjournmentPacket

Sullivan County is getting another solar energy project.The Borough of Honesdale must fork over a load of money after a long-time lawsuit was settled. The latest results from the Delaware River Basin Commission about forever chemicals have been released. PPL Electric Utilities is warning their customers about some reports of door-to-door scams. A man from Walton has admitted he was driving drunk in town.        

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Today, I am sharing Chapter 3 of my debut novel, The Forgotten Borough.  LINKS FOR MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE FORGOTTEN BOROUGH AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQPQD68S Barnes and Noble -   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-borough-christopher-feinstein/1148274794?ean=9798319693334 www.hauntedamericanhistory.com Ebook GOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=S5WCEQAAQBAJ&pli=1 KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-forgotten-borough-2?sId=a10cf8af-5fbd-475e-97c4-76966ec87994&ssId=DX3jihH_5_2bUeP1xoje_ SMASHWORD: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1853316 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7. Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-18R: Committing and Restricting $6,670,076 in Matching Funds for a Skagway Ferry Terminal Replacement Grant Application9. New Business:Consideration of Marijuana Renewal Applications:Remedy Shoppe, LLC; Retail Marijuana Store License #10149 Combined RenewalCoyote and Toad's Garden, LLC; Limited Marijuana Cultivation Facility License #10141 Combined RenewalApproval of AARP Community Challenge Grant Agreement for Recreation Center Accessibility ImprovementsApproval of Letters of Support for AMHS Funding ApplicationsAMHS Operating FundsAMHS Hybrid Dayboat Vessel Supplemental FundingAMHS Workforce, Customer Service, and Operations Modernization ProgramApproval of Skagway Recreation Center HVAC Upgrades Engineering and Architectural Services Fee ProposalApproval of Skagway School HVAC Upgrades Engineering and Architectural Services Fee ProposalApproval of Noise Permit for State Street Rehabilitation ProjectPacket

‘Tam o' Shanter' first appeared as a lengthy footnote in Francis Grose's Antiquities of Scotland (1791) after Robert Burns convinced Grose to include the ruined Alloway Kirk in his volume, and its supernatural associations (invented by Burns). Its story of the drunken Tam's encounter with witches in the stormy Ayrshire landscape has served as both a celebration and chastisement of Scottish masculinity ever since its publication, but the attitude of its narrator remains elusive throughout. In this episode, Seamus and Mark discuss the poem's moral and stylistic turns, its influence on Wordsworth and Coleridge, and what it owes to the Augustan perfectionism of Pope. They then turn to a much darker example of Romantic narrative poetry, George Crabbe's ‘Peter Grimes' (published in his collection The Borough in 1810), and explore the bracing realism and psychological insight in the story of a cruel Suffolk fisherman who destroys the apprentices placed in his care. This episode also features a bonus conversation with Andrew O'Hagan, who reads extracts from 'Tam o' Shanter' and explains why the poem's reliably contradictory narrative voice is so useful for anyone learning to write stories. Non-subscribers will only hear an extract from this episode. To listen to the full episode, and to all our other Close Readings series, sign up: Apple Podcasts: https://lrb.me/applesignupnp Other podcast apps: https://lrb.me/scsignupnp Read more in the LRB: Karl Miller: Peeping Tam: ⁠https://lrb.me/npep501⁠ Neal Ascherson on Burns's life: ⁠https://lrb.me/npep502

Call to OrderRoll CallApproval of Minutes:February 5, 2026April 16, 2026 Approval of AgendaReports of Officials and Committees:Mayor's Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer's ReportManager's Report Clinic Executive Director: Presentation of FY26 Budget Projections Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens PresentOrdinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 26-04 Amending SMC 4.05 Capital Improvements to Align Code Language Across Chapters and Clarify Procurement Processes Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-16R: Approving Certain Unincorporated Communities and Their Respective Native Village Council and/or Incorporated Nonprofit Entity for Participation in the FY27 Community Assistance Program Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-17R: Allocating National Forest Receipts Title I Funds in the Amount of $34,402.42 Unfinished BusinessNew Business: Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications:Skagway Brewing Company, Inc.; Beverage Dispensary License #4754 Combined Renewal Red Onion Saloon, Inc.; Beverage Dispensary License #1521 Combined Renewal Woadie's South East Seafood LLC; Restaurant Eating Place License #6073 Combined Renewal Westmark Hotels, Inc.; Beverage Dispensary Tourism License #591 Combined Renewal Award of Well Improvements Phase 1 Project Contract Review and Recommendation re: Skagway Ferry Float Replacement Project Grant Support Approval of Aerial Apparatus Cylinder Rebuild Invoice per SMC 4.04.030(B) Award of Port of Skagway – Critical Mineral Concentrate Handling Scoping Study Contract Executive Session: Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the public entity, and matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion with Legal Counsel re: Port of Skagway Legal and Environmental IssuesConsideration Mayor and Assembly Discussion ItemsExecutive SessionAdjournmentPacket

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso says the fear generated by ICE's violent appearance on Saturday night at the Wyckoff Hospital is spreading throughout the heavily immigrant community of Bushwick.

Join host Emily Forstner as she interviews Mat-Su School Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani for Inside the District. Together, they discuss the April 15th. Mat-Su Borough School Board meeting.

In this episode: Pub Quiz 1 Cheltenham Festival at the Blythe and in Margate Yorkshire Gout Club Ruskin Park Gout Club Good Liver Skehans Theatre Soho Curry Night "There we are then" World Cup at Bar Italia vs the Blythe Dead Pub Crawl Pub & Beer news Crisp News Drug News Other News Pub Quiz 2 AI Balls Bum Dosser Have you seen the Social media Scene?

Sadiq Khan just announced £30 million to put a youth club in every single London borough. They're called Youth Lates — open evenings, open weekends, with food, mentoring, music, mental health support, all under one roof. The biggest investment in youth clubs by any Mayor. Ever.Marvyn grew up in Hackney at a time when youth clubs still existed. His youth worker was Justin Pickett — the actor who played Sean Ambrose in Desmond's. In this episode, Marvyn tells that story for the first time in full: what it meant to have a Black man show up for him at 15, what was lost when those spaces disappeared, and what this announcement means for a generation of young Londoners who've never had what he had.This one is personal.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarvynHarrisonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvynharrisonpodcast/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvyn_harrisonLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/marvynharrison?originalSubdomain=ukWelcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life.In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today.Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond.This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear the post-match thoughts of Wolves Women head coach Dan McNamara after the Old Gold put four past Rugby Borough to move within a point of the league leaders. Plus hear updates from the squad during a rather busy international break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this newscast: Juneau's Thane Road remains closed until further notice since high winds have raised the risk of avalanches; The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is prioritizing short and medium-term solutions to glacial outburst flooding in the Mendenhall Valley; The second iteration of the City and Borough of Juneau's Visitor Industry Task Force has been meeting since mid-December; The Alaska Legislature is on the verge of passing a major election reform bill

Le Danemark, l'Autriche, la Grèce, l'Allemagne et les Pays-Bas sont particulièrement actifs en faveur du projet de « hubs de retour » ou centres de détention localisés hors de l'Union européenne, tandis que l'Espagne et la France émettent des doutes quant à leur efficacité.  Immigration : Au Royaume-Uni, l'accueil des étrangers se restreint : Londres ne délivrera plus de visas d'études aux jeunes ressortissants du Soudan, du Cameroun, de Birmanie et d'Afghanistan. Et le gouvernement a, par ailleurs, réduit de moitié la durée du titre de séjour accordé aux personnes sous protection internationale. Pour soutenir l'intégration des étrangers qui vivent sur le territoire britannique, un réseau associatif de villes ou arrondissements « sanctuaires » s'est développé. Il propose assistance juridique, formation, ou activités. Notre correspondante, Marie Billon, s'est rendue au sud-est de Londres, dans le Borough de Lewisham, le premier à recevoir ce titre.     À Strasbourg, les eurodéputés avalisent le durcissement de la rétention et des expulsions.  Les députés européens ont approuvé ce matin (26 mars 2026) un règlement qui encadre les expulsions d'étrangers en situation irrégulière et qui approuve le principe de hubs de retours situés hors de l'UE. Le Danemark, l'Autriche, la Grèce, l'Allemagne et les Pays-Bas sont particulièrement actifs dans ce projet de hubs, tandis que l'Espagne  - qui régularise beaucoup pour pallier le manque de main-d'œuvre -  mais aussi la France,  émettent des doutes quant à leur efficacité. Le texte a, en tout cas, été qualifié de liberticide par les associations de défense des droits humains, qui dénoncent aussi le flou de sa formulation. Écoutez l'analyse d'Olivia Carniel, responsable des questions européennes à la Cimade.   Armement : C'est confirmé depuis hier (25 mars 2026), la France va recevoir 15 milliards d'euros prêtés à taux préférentiel par l'Union européenne dans le cadre du programme SAFE, programme destiné au réarmement des 27. En Pologne, en revanche, depuis que le président nationaliste a mis son veto à un tel emprunt le gouvernement de Donald Tusk cherche une solution pour ne pas perdre les 44 milliards qui lui étaient promis. Le sujet divise l'opinion polonaise, en particulier dans la petite ville de Stalowa Wola, où se trouve une usine d'armement qui devait recevoir une importante partie des fonds. Reportage signé Adrien Sarlat.   Dans les médias européens, par Franceline Beretti : en Allemagne, Collien Fernandes « violée en ligne » par son mari dénonce le manque de protection des victimes de violence domestique ; en Italie, Giorgia Meloni perd le pari de son référendum sur la justice... mais garde le soutien des partisans d'Umberto Bossi, le fondateur de la Ligue du Nord décédé le 19 mars 2026.

Le Danemark, l'Autriche, la Grèce, l'Allemagne et les Pays-Bas sont particulièrement actifs en faveur du projet de « hubs de retour » ou centres de détention localisés hors de l'Union européenne, tandis que l'Espagne et la France émettent des doutes quant à leur efficacité.  Immigration : Au Royaume-Uni, l'accueil des étrangers se restreint : Londres ne délivrera plus de visas d'études aux jeunes ressortissants du Soudan, du Cameroun, de Birmanie et d'Afghanistan. Et le gouvernement a, par ailleurs, réduit de moitié la durée du titre de séjour accordé aux personnes sous protection internationale. Pour soutenir l'intégration des étrangers qui vivent sur le territoire britannique, un réseau associatif de villes ou arrondissements « sanctuaires » s'est développé. Il propose assistance juridique, formation, ou activités. Notre correspondante, Marie Billon, s'est rendue au sud-est de Londres, dans le Borough de Lewisham, le premier à recevoir ce titre.     À Strasbourg, les eurodéputés avalisent le durcissement de la rétention et des expulsions.  Les députés européens ont approuvé ce matin (26 mars 2026) un règlement qui encadre les expulsions d'étrangers en situation irrégulière et qui approuve le principe de hubs de retours situés hors de l'UE. Le Danemark, l'Autriche, la Grèce, l'Allemagne et les Pays-Bas sont particulièrement actifs dans ce projet de hubs, tandis que l'Espagne  - qui régularise beaucoup pour pallier le manque de main-d'œuvre -  mais aussi la France,  émettent des doutes quant à leur efficacité. Le texte a, en tout cas, été qualifié de liberticide par les associations de défense des droits humains, qui dénoncent aussi le flou de sa formulation. Écoutez l'analyse d'Olivia Carniel, responsable des questions européennes à la Cimade.   Armement : C'est confirmé depuis hier (25 mars 2026), la France va recevoir 15 milliards d'euros prêtés à taux préférentiel par l'Union européenne dans le cadre du programme SAFE, programme destiné au réarmement des 27. En Pologne, en revanche, depuis que le président nationaliste a mis son veto à un tel emprunt le gouvernement de Donald Tusk cherche une solution pour ne pas perdre les 44 milliards qui lui étaient promis. Le sujet divise l'opinion polonaise, en particulier dans la petite ville de Stalowa Wola, où se trouve une usine d'armement qui devait recevoir une importante partie des fonds. Reportage signé Adrien Sarlat.   Dans les médias européens, par Franceline Beretti : en Allemagne, Collien Fernandes « violée en ligne » par son mari dénonce le manque de protection des victimes de violence domestique ; en Italie, Giorgia Meloni perd le pari de son référendum sur la justice... mais garde le soutien des partisans d'Umberto Bossi, le fondateur de la Ligue du Nord décédé le 19 mars 2026.

In this newscast: Juneau has officially broken its snowfall record; The City and Borough of Juneau began mailing out annual property tax assessment values to homes and businesses late last week; Three finalists have been chosen in a mural contest to decorate new bear-resistant trash infrastructure in downtown Juneau this summer; The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska came to Juneau last week to give training sessions on what to do if residents encounter immigration enforcement actions in town; The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case challenging mail-in ballot deadlines.

Dr. Randy Trani, The Superintendent of the Mat-Su Borough School District, joins host Emily Forstner to discuss the bus strike and the upcoming school budget for the Mat-Su School District.

In this newscast: Alaska Seaplanes announced this week that it would be implementing a 6% temporary fuel surcharge on fares beginning Friday. The company cites a nearly 40% increase in fuel costs due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East; The City and Borough of Juneau plans to move into a new City Hall by the end of this year. That means the current building could be up for sale in the coming months; Voting begins Wednesday for University of Alaska staff across the state to decide on forming a union. The group is called the Coalition of Alaska University Employees for Equity; Climate change has caused winter in Alaska's largest cities to warm more dramatically than other major cities across the U.S. But as KTOO's Alix Soliman reports, this winter in Juneau doesn't match the overall trend; The filing deadline for this year's Alaska Permanent Fund dividend is March 31, and if Rep. Nick Begich III has his way, this year's dividend will be tax free.

In this newscast: This upcoming cruise ship tourism season will be the first time Juneau has a daily passenger cap -- numbers that came through negotiations between the city and the cruise lines; It has now been more than a month since a Juneau man who had been staying at a local shelter for unhoused people was last seen by staff; Negotiations between the City and Borough of Juneau and the local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters have stalled out after more than a year; In Juneau this week, youth from across the state presented films they made highlighting the impacts of climate change and other environmental issues where they live; After weeks of voting, Sitkans have finally chosen a name for the Sitka Sound Science Center's newest Giant Pacific Octopus. 

In this newscast: The City and Borough of Juneau announced early facilities closures today, since a snowstorm has affected road conditions; The Arctic Winter Games begin Sunday in Whitehorse, and half of Alaska's snowshoe team has been practicing in Juneau; The state has expanded a fishing closure for shrimp in Southeast Alaska to protect the species. Shrimping in Southeast is now closed to all harvesters through the end of April; State lawmakers had some sharp question on Monday for Alaska's Division of Elections about its decision to share the state's full, unredacted voter list with the Department of Justice; The Alaska House unanimously passed a prohibition on AI-generated child sexual abuse material on Friday. But lawmakers vastly expanded the scope of the bill just before passing it, including provisions that would severely limit children's access to social media

In this newscast: The City and Borough of Juneau has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents Juneau police; Most of the residents of the Juneau neighborhood hit hardest by annual glacial outburst flooding don't want to pay for a portion of a buyout program that would allow them to leave the flood zone; Juneau's city-owned airport was briefly at risk of an emergency closure as its fleet of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting trucks faced maintenance issues that could have shut down air traffic if all vehicles broke down; Staffing shortages, heavy workloads and burnout have stretched Juneau's fire department thin. Now, a new chief is at the helm, and he wants to rebuild morale and reshape the culture inside Capital City Fire Rescue

A grandmother of 12 has been left heartbroken after a council confirmed she cannot return to her home of more than 25 years following a devastating fire. The blaze ripped through her three-bedroom house in South Ashford last month and she was initially told she would be able to return once repairs to the council-owned property had been completed. Also in today's podcast, the KentOnline Podcast has been told the Port of Dover will be ready for the full rollout of new border checks for passengers heading to the EU. From the 10th of April, everyone travelling through to mainland Europe will have to provide a fingerprint and photo – you can hear from the Port CEO ahead of the changes.  You can hear from a mum-of-two was told she had multiple brain tumours after previously battling breast cancer twice. The 35-year-old underwent successful surgery in 2024 but just before Christmas last year, she started suffering from severe headaches and problems with her vision. Another Kent town has bid to become the first-ever UK Town of Culture.  The competition aims to celebrate the legacy and creativity of some of the country's smaller places – Chatham's bid is being led by Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust.  And the local authority in Maidstone say there's been an incredible community response to a campaign to save Swift colonies.  They're taking action to try to bolster declining populations but handing out free boxes for the birds to nest in.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, I am sharing Chapter 2 of my debut novel, The Forgotten Borough.  LINKS FOR MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE FORGOTTEN BOROUGH AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQPQD68S Barnes and Noble -   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-borough-christopher-feinstein/1148274794?ean=9798319693334 www.hauntedamericanhistory.com Ebook GOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=S5WCEQAAQBAJ&pli=1 KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-forgotten-borough-2?sId=a10cf8af-5fbd-475e-97c4-76966ec87994&ssId=DX3jihH_5_2bUeP1xoje_ SMASHWORD: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1853316 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, I am sharing Chapter 1 of my debut novel, The Forgotten Borough. I hope you all enjoy listening to it as I enjoyed writing and recording it.  LINKS FOR MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE FORGOTTEN BOROUGH AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQPQD68S Barnes and Noble -   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-borough-christopher-feinstein/1148274794?ean=9798319693334 www. hauntedamericanhistory.com Ebook GOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=S5WCEQAAQBAJ&pli=1 KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-forgotten-borough-2?sId=a10cf8af-5fbd-475e-97c4-76966ec87994&ssId=DX3jihH_5_2bUeP1xoje_ SMASHWORD: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1853316 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Visit us at Network2020.org. Geopolitical tensions, combined with shifting priorities in Washington, are pushing the United Nations into a moment of severe institutional uncertainty. A serious financial crisis has led to hiring freezes, staff cuts, and reductions in core functions, with the Secretary-General warning that the liquidity crisis could undermine essential operations and lead to a breakdown in the organization's regular functioning if delays persist. At the same time, debates over Security Council reform are resurfacing, and there are growing demands for an adjustment to the Council's structure and decision-making process. What reforms are realistic in a fractured international system? And what happens when global problems outpace the institutions designed to manage them?Join us for a discussion with Ambassador Aglaia Balta, permanent Representative of Greece to the UN, Ambassador Christopher Lu, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN for Management and Reform, and Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the United Nations in New York. This discussion will be moderated by Dr. Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu, Clinical Professor and director of the United Nations (UN) Specialization at the Center for Global Affairs, School of Professional Studies (SPS), New York University.This event is co-hosted with the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC CUNY).Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay.

In this newscast: The North Douglas boat launch will soon reopen to the public after being closed for more than two weeks due to damage to its parking lot; As the city's Emergency Programs Manager, Ryan O'Shaughnessy leads emergency planning, response and recovery for the City and Borough of Juneau. KTOO's Mike Lane recently caught up with O'Shaughnessy to talk about lessons learned from the major storm events in December and January and how the department operates; The U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with a plan to harvest over five thousand acres of trees in the Tongass National Forest, just east of Ketchikan. A majority of that is going to be old-growth trees, which some people worry will be devastating to the forest.

In this newscast: Juneau's recycling center is closed again in order to repair damaged critical equipment. And it could be quite a while before the center opens back up again; New public art is coming to downtown Juneau this spring. Murals will soon adorn the Marine View building parking garage near the cruise ship docks. It's part of a project years in the making that teaches artists about the legal and creative sides of murals; The City and Borough of Juneau tip-toed toward a federal buyout program for homeowners on View Drive this week, a street that's been hit the hardest by annual glacial outburst flooding. And the city's asking those residents if they'll help pay for their own buyout; More than 200 people gathered in the capital city on Thursday to speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, following recent killings of two citizens in Minneapolis.

Ever wonder why Staten Island feels disconnected from the rest of New York City? The answer goes far deeper than geography… and it starts with transportation decisions made generations ago. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb is joined by historian and CUNY professor Kenneth Gold (aka Dr. Forgotten Borough) to explain why Staten Island never became part of New York City's subway system and how that absence continues to shape the borough's identity, politics, and daily life. From missed early opportunities and the rise of car culture to the realities of ferries and express buses, Ken explains how Staten Island became New York City's most isolated borough. The conversation also turns to the present, examining NYC's new congestion pricing plan and how it's already changing traffic patterns, commuter behavior, and the city's transportation future. This episode blends urban history with modern policy, revealing how infrastructure decisions ripple across decades–and why transportation remains one of the most powerful forces shaping New York City. What to expect in this episode: Why Staten Island never received a subway connection (and why it likely never will) How car culture reshaped Staten Island's development and political identity The truth behind ferry expansion and commuter transportation options Why Staten Islanders often feel "forgotten" by City Hall How congestion pricing is playing out in Manhattan so far The economic, environmental, and political impacts of congestion pricing What Staten Island's transportation story reveals about NYC's broader planning failures   Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!   Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast!   Resources: Buy Ken's book, "The Forgotten Borough" by Kenneth Gold: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-forgotten-borough/9780231208611    This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.  

Simon Leslie, Eastbourne Borough FC Chairman, shares how he's transforming a sixth-tier club into a global brand with championship-level social media following. Show Notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/445

As World War II raged in North Africa, General Erwin Rommel was guided by an uncanny sense of his enemies' plans and weaknesses. In the summer of 1942, he led his Axis army swiftly and terrifyingly toward Alexandria, with the goal of overrunning the entire Middle East. Each step was informed by detailed updates on British positions. The Nazis, somehow, had a source for the Allies' greatest secrets. Yet the Axis powers were not the only ones with intelligence. Brilliant Allied cryptographers worked relentlessly at Bletchley Park, breaking down the extraordinarily complex Nazi code Enigma. From decoded German messages, they discovered that the enemy had a wealth of inside information. On the brink of disaster, a fevered and high-stakes search for the source began. In War of Shadows: Codebreakers, Spies, and the Secret Struggle to Drive the Nazis from the Middle East (Public Affairs, 2021), Gershom Gorenberg tells the cinematic story of the race for information in the North African theater of World War II, set against intrigues that spanned the Middle East. Years in the making, this book is a feat of historical research and storytelling, and a rethinking of the popular narrative of the war. It portrays the conflict not as an inevitable clash of heroes and villains but a spiraling series of failures, accidents, and desperate triumphs that decided the fate of the Middle East and quite possibly the outcome of the war. Gershom Gorenberg is a columnist for the Washington Post and a senior correspondent for the American Prospect, as well as an Adjunct Faculty at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020). Visit him online at ZalmanNewfield.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

As World War II raged in North Africa, General Erwin Rommel was guided by an uncanny sense of his enemies' plans and weaknesses. In the summer of 1942, he led his Axis army swiftly and terrifyingly toward Alexandria, with the goal of overrunning the entire Middle East. Each step was informed by detailed updates on British positions. The Nazis, somehow, had a source for the Allies' greatest secrets. Yet the Axis powers were not the only ones with intelligence. Brilliant Allied cryptographers worked relentlessly at Bletchley Park, breaking down the extraordinarily complex Nazi code Enigma. From decoded German messages, they discovered that the enemy had a wealth of inside information. On the brink of disaster, a fevered and high-stakes search for the source began. In War of Shadows: Codebreakers, Spies, and the Secret Struggle to Drive the Nazis from the Middle East (Public Affairs, 2021), Gershom Gorenberg tells the cinematic story of the race for information in the North African theater of World War II, set against intrigues that spanned the Middle East. Years in the making, this book is a feat of historical research and storytelling, and a rethinking of the popular narrative of the war. It portrays the conflict not as an inevitable clash of heroes and villains but a spiraling series of failures, accidents, and desperate triumphs that decided the fate of the Middle East and quite possibly the outcome of the war. Gershom Gorenberg is a columnist for the Washington Post and a senior correspondent for the American Prospect, as well as an Adjunct Faculty at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020). Visit him online at ZalmanNewfield.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

As World War II raged in North Africa, General Erwin Rommel was guided by an uncanny sense of his enemies' plans and weaknesses. In the summer of 1942, he led his Axis army swiftly and terrifyingly toward Alexandria, with the goal of overrunning the entire Middle East. Each step was informed by detailed updates on British positions. The Nazis, somehow, had a source for the Allies' greatest secrets. Yet the Axis powers were not the only ones with intelligence. Brilliant Allied cryptographers worked relentlessly at Bletchley Park, breaking down the extraordinarily complex Nazi code Enigma. From decoded German messages, they discovered that the enemy had a wealth of inside information. On the brink of disaster, a fevered and high-stakes search for the source began. In War of Shadows: Codebreakers, Spies, and the Secret Struggle to Drive the Nazis from the Middle East (Public Affairs, 2021), Gershom Gorenberg tells the cinematic story of the race for information in the North African theater of World War II, set against intrigues that spanned the Middle East. Years in the making, this book is a feat of historical research and storytelling, and a rethinking of the popular narrative of the war. It portrays the conflict not as an inevitable clash of heroes and villains but a spiraling series of failures, accidents, and desperate triumphs that decided the fate of the Middle East and quite possibly the outcome of the war. Gershom Gorenberg is a columnist for the Washington Post and a senior correspondent for the American Prospect, as well as an Adjunct Faculty at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020). Visit him online at ZalmanNewfield.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

In this newscast: 19-year-old Kake resident Jade Williams was killed at a party in 2017. On Wednesday, more than eight years later, the main suspect in the case was sentenced for causing her death; The City and Borough of Juneau is seeking feedback about how the community wants the Assembly to prioritize city funds as it faces a recurring multi-million-dollar budget deficit beginning July 1st; Young commercial fishermen from all over the state gathered in Juneau this week to absorb industry knowledge of previous generations; The federal government is reviewing the business program that benefits Alaska Native corporations and tribes

Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to The Hamilcast for the third and final time… at least for now. Lin was first on the show in 2017, and it was true Russell Hammond partying with "real Topeka people" moment when he came over to a then-stranger's apartment and recorded in my living room for about four hours. In this penultimate episode, we're talking about HamilTEN, HamilTEEN, and HamilTIME. Translation: the ways the show did and didn't celebrate the ten year anniversary, the fact that Hamilton will be the high school play in a few years (!!!), and how things and people have changed over the last decade of Hamilton being out in the world. We also talk about Lin's experience with Jonathan Larson's tick, tick... BOOM!, from having his mind blown after seeing it for the first time over 20 years ago, to directing the film adaptation ("Andrew Garfield was the other hand on the ouija board" - whaaaat?!), and the similarities and differences in Lin's and Jonathan's writing styles. And hey boppers, I hope you're ready because we get into Lin's work on Warriors: The Concept Album with Eisa Davis and I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS. Lin talks about how the concept album came to be, what it was like to work on this extremely women-centric project, how 1979 is "fertile" for music, our mutual love for Aneesa Folds, and the fact that Lin asked super famous MCs like Nas to rap lyrics THEY DIDN'T WRITE about the BOROUGH. THEY. ARE. FROM. Incredible. We wrap it all up talking about Basketcase, Lin's nineties jukebox musical that lives in the hearts of millennials and Gen Xers everywhere. This episode was recorded in November of 2025 at WTF Media Studios in Manhattan and produced with Natalie Grillo from Any Moment Productions in collaboration with Meghan Miles. Warriors: The Concept Album Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist by Daniel Pollack-Pelzner /// #88: Lin-Manuel Miranda // Part One (2017) #89: Lin-Manuel Miranda // Part Two (2017) #90: Lin-Manuel Miranda // Part Three (2017) #91: Lin-Manuel Miranda // Part Four // The B-Sides (2017) #92: Lin-Manuel Miranda // Part Five // The B-Sides (2017) #225: Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns! // Part One (2020) #226: Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns! // Part Two (2020) /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on TikTok The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In this newscast: The Juneau School Board held off returning about $1 million in funding earmarked for childcare to the City and Borough of Juneau amid questions about the current privately-run program; Alaska's capital city will soon have a new fire chief; A local master Chilkat and Ravenstail weaver has been awarded a national fellowship that bolsters culture and tradition across the United States; Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up on Monday, and there are two events honoring the day in Juneau; Hundreds of health care workers and government officials descended on Anchorage this week for the kickoff of a five-year, $1.3 billion program aimed at reimagining medical care across Alaska

Desi pubs, boozers run by people of South Asian heritage, have been around since the 1960s. Originally a safe haven for immigrant drinkers during a time when they were often barred or excluded from pubs, they are now celebrated as successful businesses and diverse spaces. They are also food destinations serving some of the best grills and curries in the country. In this programme, Jaega Wise visits desi pubs in London and the Midlands to talk to landlords and drinkers about why these places are so special. She also interviews author David Jesudason on his books Desi Pubs: A guide to British-Indian Pints, Food and Culture.Pubs featured: The Gladstone Arms, Borough in London The Red Lion, West Bromwich The Red Cow, Smethwick The Regency Club, Queensbury in LondonShe also talks to journalist Nina Robinson and curator/historian Raj Pal. His podcast with Corinne Fowler is Only in BirminghamProduced for BBC Audio Bristol by Sam Grist

In this newscast: An evacuation advisory remains in effect for Juneau's Behrends avalanche path downtown for a fifth day, but now the City & Borough of Juneau's evacuation alert is using more urgent language; The cost to move Juneau's City Hall is coming in millions of dollars higher than expected; A 10-year-old Bethel cold case murder spotlights faults in Alaska justice system; The United States Supreme Court has once again declined to take up challenges to a federal law that protects subsistence hunting and fishing in Alaska

Send us a textBill Hill is the former superintendent of the Bristol Bay Borough School District. Raised in Kokhanok, his family moved to Naknek when he was a sophomore in high school. After earning his teaching credential, Bill returned to Naknek before moving with his wife and 4 kids to Juneau where he taught middle school. After his oldest two kids graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School, the family returned to Naknek where Bill became an administrator in the Lake and Peninsula School District (which had been founded by his uncle Frank Hill). In 2013, Bill became the superintendent of the Bristol Bay Borough School district, a post he held until his retirement in 2023.  

In this newscast:  The City and Borough of Juneau issued an avalanche evacuation advisory for all residents in slide zones this morning. The advisory comes as an atmospheric river slams Juneau, after previous storms dumped several feet of snow; As snow turned to rain in Juneau today, the city is warning residents that roads are beginning to flood, and the snow on roofs is getting heavier; The City and Borough of Juneau has largely wrapped up shoveling on Sít' Eetí Shaanáx - Glacier Valley Elementary School and began work on Mendenhall River Community School today; The general manager of Juneau's Eaglecrest Ski Area has resigned and the chair of its board of directors has stepped down; Several caribou herds in Alaska's Arctic are on a decline, including now the Porcupine herd, which is currently the biggest

While many travelers to New York City envision Manhattan's popular landmarks, NYC is composed of five unique and culture-rich boroughs.We'll give a brief overview of each borough and dive into some important NY terminology to help you have a smoother exploration of the city.The five boroughs of New York City are:ManhattanQueensBrooklynThe BronxStaten IslandEach of the five boroughs in New York City has unique offerings, cultures, and history. But first, let's define 'borough'.What is a Borough?In 1898, the term borough was adopted to describe a form of governmental administration for each of the five fundamental constituent parts of the newly consolidated city. So while each borough has some of its own governance, its power is inferior to the authority of the government of the City of New York.Before 1898, each borough (mostly) was seen more as a county and did not fall within the city of New York. Interestingly, each borough is also its own county.The boroughs aren't autonomous cities within a city, but rather administrative divisions of a single municipal government. It explains why, for example, the Mayor of NYC has authority over all five boroughs, and why there's one unified city budget, police department (NYPD), etc., even though each borough has its own Borough President and some local administrative functions.In today's terms, a borough is one of the five distinct geographic regions of New York City including:ManhattanQueensBrooklynThe BronxStaten IslandEach borough has multiple neighborhoods with distinct cultures and histories. We took to social media to get insights from borough residents, so you'll see their recommendations sprinkled throughout.See our full write-up on our website for links to places we mentioned (sorry, we can't fit it all in a podcast description).You'll Have to Check It Out - La Grande Boucherie in MidtownWant even more NYC insights? Sign up for our 100% free newsletter to access:Dozens of Google Maps lists arranged by cuisine and location50+ page NYC Navigation Guide covering getting to & from airports, taking the subway & moreWeekly insights on top spots, upcoming events, and must-know NYC tipsGet started here: ⁠⁠https://rebrand.ly/nyc-navigation-guide

Is there a foolproof way to take rose cuttings? Why have my hydrangeas turned from blue to pink? And do begonias have a lifespan limit?Kathy Clugston is in the vibrant Wrexham County Borough, where an enthusiastic audience puts their gardening dilemmas to an expert panel. Joining Kathy are celebrated garden designer and botanist James Wong, horticulturist Bethan Collerton, and Marcus Chilton-Jones, curator of RHS Bridgewater – the sharpest tools in the GQT shed.Later in the programme, Kirsty Wilson shares her top tips for growing holly successfully.Senior Producer: Dan Cocker Junior Producer: Rahnee PrescodA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

The borough of Queens is the largest of New York City's five boroughs. It holds more people than Chicago or Los Angeles. And thanks to immigration, it is today home to a population of extraordinary ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity. Queens is also the subject of a new book by Jeffrey Kroessler, Rural County, Urban Borough: A History of Queens, published by Rutgers University Press. Kroessler, an expert on the history and preservation of Queens, was working on the final edits for Rural County, Urban Borough when he died in 2023. His wife, the architect Laura Heim, took up the work of moving the book through the publication process. She selected and placed the images in the book and wrote its Preface and Acknowledgements. Rural County, Urban Borough is a history with a strong sense of place. Covering the the history of Queens from European settlement to the present, Kroessler charts centuries of change in the landscape. He shows how politics, industry, transportation, government and real estate interests all shaped the borough. Linking Queens to New York City and the wider world, Kroessler illuminates important elements of American metropolitan history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network