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Art from the Renaissance to the Contemporary: A Mirror of Civilization
By Michael Boyajian
Before one studies Renaissance art one must look at the Gothic Art that preceded it and which ruled most of the Dark Ages after the collapse of the Roman Empire. In a word this art celebrated religion and the greatness of God, man was a mere backdrop.
Bridge to Peace Developing Between Europe and North America
By Michael Boyajian
I had written previously that the establishment of regional unions around the world based on the European Union model would eventually lead to peace when each regional union was joined with another through a bridge. For instance Turkey could bridge the EU with the Middle East and Russia Asia with Europe.
Went Back to the City But My City Was Gone
By Michael Boyajian
My wife and I recently spent some time in New York City after I had been away from it for some time. The water was ice cold and still the best I had ever tasted and the streets were still filled with a feeling of youth mixed with dapper and sometimes eccentric seniors.
The Afghan War, the Afghan Tragedy
By Michael Boyajian
Let’s not even discuss how the Bush Administration let the Afghan War fester while they romped around Iraq or how Afghanistan is the graveyard of empires. Let’s not even speculate that General Petraeus will somehow pull off a heroic military miracle there. Let us talk about the current reality.
Republicans Want to Halt Spending on Elections
By Michael Boyajian
In perhaps the greatest challenge to democracy in the history of the United States of America Dutchess County Republicans want to halt spending on elections. A New York City Republican leader once made a similar statement and was unceremoniously drummed out of the party in that locale.
Jim Maisano: A Different Kind of Republican
By Michael Boyajian
When I first met Republican Jim Maisano it was before he had joined the Westchester County legislature. We got to talking about Ronald Reagan and that inevitably led to talk of the Iran Contra Affair. I pointed out the political symbolism of Oliver North standing before an investigative Congressional Committee in his Marine uniform with hand raised swearing to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
More Woes for Town of Fishkill
By Michael Boyajian
The Senator Stephen Saland bill proposing that the Town of Fishkill be allowed to issue bonds to cure its $6.5 million deficit has been amended with a requirement that the Town’s bond hearing be open to the public.
Interview with Peter Rostenberg of the Fishkill Ridge Caretakers on Fishkill Water Supply Threat
By Michael Boyajian
How Long Has The Fishkill Ridge Caretakers Been Advocating for the Groundwater?
Senator Saland Sponsors Fishkill Debt Relief Bill Raising Tea Party Worries
By Michael Boyajian
State Senator Stephen Saland sponsored legislation today that would allow the Town of Fishkill to issue $6.5 million in bonds to relieve its debt problems in both its general and highway fund.
Two Hudson Valley Democrats Running for Governor
By Michael Boyajian
It may seem highly unlikely that a challenger will breach the unified front offered by Democrats in support of Andrew Cuomo for governor of New York, but, as Democratic leader Elisa Summer has said, organizing Democrats is sort of like herding cats. And it has not deterred two Hudson Valley Democrats from making a run for the Executive Mansion.