There’s a saying in showbiz that goes like this. If someone tells you they landed a union job in film or TV, the only reasonable response is, “Who’s your uncle?” The entertainment industry is notoriously difficult to crack open, with nepotism being the most common way a person makes ...
To the editor: Compliments to Naj Wikoff for his entertaining and informative article on the 2025 Dam Duck Race that the Rotary Club of Lake Placid hosted in conjunction with Lisa G’s as a community fundraiser. Great job, Naj. What I would like to add in honor of the event’s 20th year is ...
After dropping over the Mill Pond dam Saturday, Sept. 13, Sterling Hiltabrand’s duck No. 1382 had such a commanding lead over its 1,999 yellow rivals in the Rotary Club’s 20th Anniversary Dam Duck Race that it finished looking backward giving the feather to the laggards behind. But any ...
These days we’re craving relief from the constant stream of news reports that’s been traumatizing us for some time now. Who can make sense of all the frightening and depressing national and world events? The confidently asserted opinions of know-it-alls who claim to understand what’s ...
Gary Smith likes noise. He enjoys the hum of a bustling crowd, to be around creative people who make things that matter. He’s no novice to noise. Gary might be known for his successful run in the hotelier business, but he’s also organized wine festivals, theme parks, and a circus party. He ...
I’ve been considering writing about the Charlie Kirk assassination for some time. I found the shooting deeply impacting, and writing about emotionally charged situations like this has always been my solace, my therapy. Nonetheless, for once in a very long time, I found myself at a loss for ...