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In memory of my friend: Robert B. Quick February 27, 2015 Betty called. Betty called with terrible news. The man she loved, the man she forged a formidable partnership with, the man she shared quiet...
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Dear Rick: It seems to me that you asked Mr. Villa and me to list our priorities, not to debate. My priorities are as follows: 1. Financial stability/accountability, 2. Economic Development, and 3....
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I was recently fortunate enough to greet NYCOM members, state representatives and staff at our Legislative Priorities Meeting in Albany. It’s always a thrill for me to be with my compatriots. I am...
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March Madness has more meanings than one, especially for our folk, mayors and municipal leaders that have gone through one of the most brutal winters in a decade or more. Our streets are heaving. Water...
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MEMORIAL DAY 2015 May 25, 2015 Hello all and thank you for being here on a day that is not only a holiday but a holy day to those of us that are touched by the deep, searing meaning of this ceremony....
View Articlesaying no to nonsense
VETO STATEMENT • Resolution #14/15-239 I am vetoing this resolution on this date, June 5th, 2015. I take issue with this resolution for several reasons: 1. Just as was the case with Resolution...
View Articleonce again, no.
OBJECTION TO BUDGET MODIFICATIONS • Resolution #14/15-241 In order to protect the interests of the taxpayers of the City of Amsterdam, I am objecting on this date, June 8th, 2015, to the following...
View ArticleI made a mistake.
REVISED: All, an error in my calculations was brought to my attention. Therefore, I withdraw my objection to the elimination of marketing funds, as this will take the budget over the prescribed tax...
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Keep your eyes peeled. I’m up to new tricks. Check out my page at: www.thaneartwork.com. Ciao… but for the curious, the past many years are archived here. The illusive Ann Thane, 2019. lol
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The following is the speech I gave (well, with tremendous artistic license… I actually wandered quite a bit!) at the Nathan Littauer HealthLink “Images of a Woman” event on July 31, 2019: Good...
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