E.S. Michelson
@esmichelson.bsky.social
Photographer. Social media & news media researcher.
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Long Island, New York
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Long Island, New York
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Proposed LI tech manufacturing center wins $30 million NYS grant
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Proposed Long Island tech manufacturing center wins $30 million New York State grant
The 50,000-square-foot space would be open to technology startups from Long Island and NYC.
www.newsday.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Proposed LI tech manufacturing center wins $30 million NYS grant
www.newsday.com/business/lon...
www.newsday.com/business/lon...
Just a lovely day uptown - Want to to slow-ride to Canada up the Hudson River, into the Adirondacks, along Lake Champlain? Or from Buffalo to Albany - along the Erie Canal? I do. The Empire State Trail makes it possible. And we're gonna build sections here on Long Island, the Long Island Greenway.
December 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Just a lovely day uptown - Want to to slow-ride to Canada up the Hudson River, into the Adirondacks, along Lake Champlain? Or from Buffalo to Albany - along the Erie Canal? I do. The Empire State Trail makes it possible. And we're gonna build sections here on Long Island, the Long Island Greenway.
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"We're still servicing probably 20 to 25 typewriters a week. Isn't that crazy?" – Mike Marr, the typewriter repairer of Rhode Island.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
'We use them every day': In some parts of the US, the clack of typewriter keys can still be heard
Computers and smartphones might be where most writing is done these days, but typewriters still have work to do in the US.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"We're still servicing probably 20 to 25 typewriters a week. Isn't that crazy?" – Mike Marr, the typewriter repairer of Rhode Island.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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American food safety could be headed for a breakdown
Food safety experts warn that federal cuts will leave people more vulnerable to foodborne illness. Worse, the Trump regime has stopped federal surveillance of the food supply for multiple pathogens that attack meat products & vegetables/fruit👇
Food safety experts warn that federal cuts will leave people more vulnerable to foodborne illness. Worse, the Trump regime has stopped federal surveillance of the food supply for multiple pathogens that attack meat products & vegetables/fruit👇
American food safety could be headed for a breakdown
More Americans will be exposed to foodborne illness as a result of this year's funding cuts, food safety experts predict
www.statnews.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
American food safety could be headed for a breakdown
Food safety experts warn that federal cuts will leave people more vulnerable to foodborne illness. Worse, the Trump regime has stopped federal surveillance of the food supply for multiple pathogens that attack meat products & vegetables/fruit👇
Food safety experts warn that federal cuts will leave people more vulnerable to foodborne illness. Worse, the Trump regime has stopped federal surveillance of the food supply for multiple pathogens that attack meat products & vegetables/fruit👇
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“I believe that the founders of our nation would be horrified by the contemporary use of the pardon power, which represents a far cry from the unifying act of mercy it was intended to be.”
- Stewart Ulrich, political scientist, Sam Houston State University
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- Stewart Ulrich, political scientist, Sam Houston State University
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Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use
Trump and Biden have issued pardons at a faster clip than their predecessors. Many of their decisions appear to have been political or personal in nature.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:28 AM
“I believe that the founders of our nation would be horrified by the contemporary use of the pardon power, which represents a far cry from the unifying act of mercy it was intended to be.”
- Stewart Ulrich, political scientist, Sam Houston State University
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- Stewart Ulrich, political scientist, Sam Houston State University
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How I learned to stop worrying and love Christmas: Santa, and American mid-century cold-war joy avatars, Snoopy and Rudolph.
December 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
How I learned to stop worrying and love Christmas: Santa, and American mid-century cold-war joy avatars, Snoopy and Rudolph.
"The veto . . . cited court decisions from the early 1900s that held the Montaukett tribe 'no longer functioned as a governmental unit in the state.' Montaukett leaders, legislators and historians have described those court decisions as racist and lacking authority."
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www.newsday.com/long-island/...
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill to give Montaukett Indian Nation state recognition
The veto, the governor's fourth, once again cited court decisions from the early 1900s that Montaukett leaders, legislators and historians have called "racist."
www.newsday.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
"The veto . . . cited court decisions from the early 1900s that held the Montaukett tribe 'no longer functioned as a governmental unit in the state.' Montaukett leaders, legislators and historians have described those court decisions as racist and lacking authority."
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
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Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win boosted the political potency of Asian Americans.
Candice Ferrette digs into how that might play out in next year's midterms on Long Island.
via @newsday.bsky.social.
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
Candice Ferrette digs into how that might play out in next year's midterms on Long Island.
via @newsday.bsky.social.
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
Asian Americans voters are becoming a rising political force. Will they matter in next year's midterms?
Here are the issues driving Asian Americans to vote.
www.newsday.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win boosted the political potency of Asian Americans.
Candice Ferrette digs into how that might play out in next year's midterms on Long Island.
via @newsday.bsky.social.
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
Candice Ferrette digs into how that might play out in next year's midterms on Long Island.
via @newsday.bsky.social.
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
Atomic clock offline - has reportedly lost its time reference due to power outage from 17 December in Boulder, Col. groups.google.com/a/list.nist....
NIST server website notes Boulder errors: tf.nist.gov/tf-cgi/serve... Couldn't find other news.
NIST server website notes Boulder errors: tf.nist.gov/tf-cgi/serve... Couldn't find other news.
December 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Atomic clock offline - has reportedly lost its time reference due to power outage from 17 December in Boulder, Col. groups.google.com/a/list.nist....
NIST server website notes Boulder errors: tf.nist.gov/tf-cgi/serve... Couldn't find other news.
NIST server website notes Boulder errors: tf.nist.gov/tf-cgi/serve... Couldn't find other news.
Last I checked, it’s about $60/foot to run a line. That can add up to $6000 for a gas conversion cost - usually from oil heating.
💥UPDATE: we won!
NY Gov Kathy Hochul just SIGNED the bill to rescind a stupid subsidy for fracked gas: the hateful 100-ft rule, which forces all of us who pay utility bills to cover the cost of hooking up new homes to old gas lines. We save $6 million + incentivize electric.
Power to the People
NY Gov Kathy Hochul just SIGNED the bill to rescind a stupid subsidy for fracked gas: the hateful 100-ft rule, which forces all of us who pay utility bills to cover the cost of hooking up new homes to old gas lines. We save $6 million + incentivize electric.
Power to the People
December 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Last I checked, it’s about $60/foot to run a line. That can add up to $6000 for a gas conversion cost - usually from oil heating.
NOW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Hail, high winds possible. Details in ALT. Via National Weather Service
December 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
NOW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Hail, high winds possible. Details in ALT. Via National Weather Service
Another Long Island house with Christmas decorations that signals something other than the ambition of polish.
It's a yard with signs it's used and enjoyed judging by the trampled texture of the snow and toys left in the snow.
It's a yard with signs it's used and enjoyed judging by the trampled texture of the snow and toys left in the snow.
December 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Another Long Island house with Christmas decorations that signals something other than the ambition of polish.
It's a yard with signs it's used and enjoyed judging by the trampled texture of the snow and toys left in the snow.
It's a yard with signs it's used and enjoyed judging by the trampled texture of the snow and toys left in the snow.
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Pro-India social media users and news sites are seizing on initial confusion about the nationality of the alleged shooters in the deadly attack on the Jewish community in Sydney, Australia, to falsely claim they were Pakistani.
December 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Pro-India social media users and news sites are seizing on initial confusion about the nationality of the alleged shooters in the deadly attack on the Jewish community in Sydney, Australia, to falsely claim they were Pakistani.
This cyclist maneuvers his bike in the narrow shoulder of Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station. He is not on the sidewalk likely because it was snow covered a minute earlier when second photo was snapped, fixing the chain. Bad infrastructure causes injuries, death, and heartache for all of us.
December 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This cyclist maneuvers his bike in the narrow shoulder of Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station. He is not on the sidewalk likely because it was snow covered a minute earlier when second photo was snapped, fixing the chain. Bad infrastructure causes injuries, death, and heartache for all of us.
Here comes the sun.
December 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Here comes the sun.
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Juvenile coho salmon have been spotted in a tributary of the Russian River for the first time since 1991 apnews.com/article/anim...
Juvenile coho salmon found in Mendocino County creek after more than 30-year absence
Juvenile coho salmon have been documented in a tributary of the Russian River in Mendocino County for the first time since 1991, state officials announced Thursday.
apnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Juvenile coho salmon have been spotted in a tributary of the Russian River for the first time since 1991 apnews.com/article/anim...
What makes a LI ‘diner,’ besides the name? Typically open very early, table and counter service, window seats, often open past 12 AM for munchies, voluminous menu, big desert display. And they’re closing. This one remains open. @newsday.bsky.social map show closures from 2019. Details, link in ALT.
December 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
What makes a LI ‘diner,’ besides the name? Typically open very early, table and counter service, window seats, often open past 12 AM for munchies, voluminous menu, big desert display. And they’re closing. This one remains open. @newsday.bsky.social map show closures from 2019. Details, link in ALT.
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One type of scandal: How my reference to the history of government fonts became a viral firestorm. open.substack.com/pub/newsguy/...
It's Fontastic
Character limits and serif-inflicted wounds
open.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
One type of scandal: How my reference to the history of government fonts became a viral firestorm. open.substack.com/pub/newsguy/...
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A demolition excavator tore into 127 East Main Street today as Riverhead’s town square project moved into its next phase.
Demolition begins at 127 East Main Street as town square project moves forward
A demolition excavator tore into 127 East Main Street today as Riverhead’s town square project moved into its next phase.
riverheadlocal.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A demolition excavator tore into 127 East Main Street today as Riverhead’s town square project moved into its next phase.
@huntingtonnow.bsky.social reports Suffolk County Police may be cooperating with ICE despite statements they would not collaborate on immigration enforcement.
Protesters Rally at Police Station Against ICE Support huntingtonnow.com/protesters-r...
Protesters Rally at Police Station Against ICE Support
News of interest to the residents of Huntington, NY
huntingtonnow.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
@huntingtonnow.bsky.social reports Suffolk County Police may be cooperating with ICE despite statements they would not collaborate on immigration enforcement.
Long Island's heaviest snow fall in several years brought out this cross-country skier . . . But the equipment failed forcing her to walk through their neighborhood. Folks with SUVs and big pickup trucker were out, too.
December 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Long Island's heaviest snow fall in several years brought out this cross-country skier . . . But the equipment failed forcing her to walk through their neighborhood. Folks with SUVs and big pickup trucker were out, too.
Seed oils, butter, tallow, lard? Science answers. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/w...
Is Saturated Fat Actually Good for You?
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Seed oils, butter, tallow, lard? Science answers. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/w...
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Thanks for sharing Jeremy. My take is on infrastructure which is not made well. In the Netherlands, infrastructure is design to make cyclist and pedestrian visible, which is not the case in North America.
December 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Thanks for sharing Jeremy. My take is on infrastructure which is not made well. In the Netherlands, infrastructure is design to make cyclist and pedestrian visible, which is not the case in North America.