Links to a variety of blogs and other sites I enjoy reading.
Albany County Young Democrats
The organization for Young Democrats in Albany County.
Albany Weblog
Dan Van Ripper's weekly feature on what is happening in Albany.
Democracy in Albany
The blog on Albany-city politics and the alike.
Keyboard Krumbs
Rob Madeo blogs on life in the Capital Region and his former blog was rated a favorite in Metroland.
North Country DFA
The great DFA chapter in the North Country of NY.
NYSORVA
NYSORVA is the lobbying group supporting ATVs and alike.
Qualities of Life in Albany
Navigating New York's Capital Region without a car since May 2007.
Warming Law
Follows the legal battle over climate change.
Marc Gunther
Looks at the relationship between corporations and protecting the environment.
CT 40
Listing of the country music hits of week.
Aubertine For State Senate
Another great Democrat whose up for re-election this year.
Don Barber for NY State Senate
Find out more about his campaign !
Facebook: Don Barber
Join his facebook group today (!)
New York Democratic Committe
The website of the state democratic committee.
The Economist
The great humorous British publication on the economy and politics.
The Guardian
Another great publication on politics and culture.
SUNY Plattsburgh
My alumnus, mainly because I didn't get expelled from that school.
Schoharie Valley Watch
The group opposed to renewable and clean energy development, opposing all wind farms and natural gas drilling in our state.
Clean Air Watch
A blog looking at Clean Air Policy in the United States.
Clearwater
has a great festival and is doing much to keep the Hudson River clean.
EcoGeek
talks about new toys for green living.
EcoPolitics Daily
Offering an environmental angle on New York's political scene.
Environment News Service
The Environment News Service is the original daily international wire service of the environment.
Environment News Service
Newswire service covering the environment.
Environmental Advocates of NY
is the key lobbying group supporting environmental policies in NYS.
Environmental and Urban Economics
Reviewing some of the economic questions facing our environment.
Environmental News Network
A look at environmental issues and politics with daily news stories.
Grist Environmental News
Get the scoop on what's going on in our natural world.
Gristmill: The Environmental News Blog
Is the updated through the day blog on environmental issues.
Proposed Regulations
This page lists the rules and regulations that have been proposed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Save the Pine Bush
Protecting the Pine Bush, Albany politics, and solid waste.
Beefbites’s Weblog
A critical look at animal welfare and criticism of farming practices.
Northview Diary
The dairy farm journal from the Mohawk Valley.
Rooster Hill Farm Journal
The news of a small farm in the southern tier.
Sugar Mountain Farm
Stories from a small farm in Vermont's mountains raising pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, dogs and kids naturally on pasture.
Teri Conroy's Farm Life
My days begin at dawn. I venture to the barns, bid my good mornings, and tend to the llamas, miniature horses and donkeys, goats and chickens. Farming is a hobby for me, and I love it. It's a life of joy, heartache, and challenge, and I certainly prefer it to afternoon tea. Teri Conroy.
Thoughts from the Middle of Nowhere
Sarpy Sam's blog on cattle ranching from a ranch somewhere out west in Montana.
Hobby Farms Magainze
Great resource on all aspects of small scale farming.
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
has many info docs for small farms even though it's been de-funded this year.
Pete Seeger.net
The Pete Seeger Appreciation Page looks at the great folk singer.
Altamont Enterprise
The local weekly paper for the hilltowns of Albany County.
Cattle Today
For keeping up on what's new with those big animals that go moo.
CDTA
Maps, schedules, and ways to get around the Capital Region.
Albany Media Bias
Covering media bias in the Albany, NY area, especially in the Times Union. Also looking at columnists and the news in general. Also just sort of mentioning things I find interesting.
Albany Watch
Rockland Journal's blog on New York politics.
Auburn Citizen
The newspaper from Auburn in Central NY.
BlogNetNews.com: New York
Round up of news blogs in the state.
Glens Falls Post-Star Newspaper
The local newspaper for the Glens Falls area.
Metroland Online
The Alternative Newsweekly of New York's Capital Region.
NY Newsline: New York News Headlines
Follow most of New York paper's headlines.
The Buffalo News
The paper for Western New York's biggest city and surrounding lands.
The Ithaca Journal
Ithaca News, Community, Entertainment, Yellow Pages and Classifieds. Serving Ithaca, NY
The New York Times
Breaking News, World News & Multimedia from the nation's leading newspaper.
The Press Republican
North Country's Newspaper out of Plattsburgh.
Times Union
Albany's local newspaper always worth a read.
VT Newsline
Headlines from newspapers in Vermont.
Upstream
Mohawk Valley politics and life e-zine.
Al Jazeera English - Front Page
Coverage of international and national politics from a Muslim perceptive.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator from New York
Our US Senator's website.
Kirsten Gillibrand For Congress
The website of the campaign of Kirsten Gillibrand.
RedState
A blog of National Conservative News and Community.
SoundPolitic on Daily Kos
A progressive blog from an activist living in Berne.
The Online Office of Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand - Home
Her official house website.
TIME
Weekly magazine focusing on United States news and politics.
NYSDEC State Lands Interactive Mapper
Find state lands to camp, hike, ride, or other activities in.
Bethlehem Neighboors for Peace
Albany's most active peace organization.
For A Change
This blog is written by Joe Lombardo, a peace activist from the Capital District of New York (Albany). It reflects his views on the peace and justice movement and politics and will report on peace and justice activity in the Capital District.
Northeast Peace and Justice Action Coalition
An umbrella organization coordinating big peace gatherings and conferences for the Capital Region.
19th World Petroleum Congress
Increasing population growth, energy intensity and globalization has led to a phenomenal rise in the use of energy. Demand for oil and gas continues to grow and will have to be met through traditional as well as unconventional sources.
Albany Gas Prices
Find cheap gas prices in New York State.
Energy Matters
Renewable energy. Energy-efficient homes. Green vehicles. It’s all about energy.
James Howard Kunstler
Looks at building sustainable communities and the problem of a lack of energy in the future.
Low-tech Magazine
Looks at a more green society without so much technology.
TruckBlog
has news on new pickup trucks.
Property Rights Foundation
Those people in the Adirondack Park who hate the APA.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Few of us can survive without listening to Alan Chartock non-stop for hours.
Recycling Today
All about recycling markets and what's being scrapped and what's not.
Blaber's News and Commentary
A conservative blog covering Ulster County politics.
Tedisco's Take
It's good to here from the opposition every once and while.
Alphecca
Alphecca is an occasional blog of opinions by a politically independent, libertarian gun nut in Vermont.
NYS RPA
The website of the New York Pistol and Riffle Association.
NYS RPA Blog
The blog of the New York Pistol and Riffle Association.
New York State Snowmobile Association
NYSSA are those people who have too much fun in the winter.
WasteAge Magazine
Trade magazine for all those interested in what's new in trash and recycling.
Robert Moses Parkway Preservation Committee
A group arguing for the maintenance and protection of this beautiful parkway in Niagara Falls.
An Oswegonian Viewpoint
A blog on life in Oswego, NY.
Bacon and Eggs
Working Families Party's daily news round up.
Capitol Confidential
Elizabeth Benjamin's full-time blog on the Albany.
EmpireWire Cartoons
Marquill's great series of Upstate NY cartoons.
New York History
A blog looking at the history of the empire state.
New York Wired
News headlines from across New York State.
Paul Tonko for Congress
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in New York's 21st congressional district seat. I encourage you, as an active participant and district resident, to engage yourself in the process and vote.
Phil Steck for Congress
Support for Phil's campaign for change is growing every day. Here are just some of the individuals and organizations that have joined Phil's effort to change the direction of our country and make sure our voices are heard in Washington.
Politics On the Hudson
Politics on the Hudson, from The Journal News/LoHud.com, is your online source for up-to-the-minute political news, insight and dish in the Lower Hudson Valley and New York state.
The Daily Politics
The Daily Politics is a running conversation about New York's political scene.
The Politicker
The New York Observer's blog on state politics.
G.O.A.T.
The High Country News Blog.
High Country News
The left-leaning blog for the west.
PUTC
PickupTruck.com is the resource on new and old pickups.
The Rensselaerville Library
The best wi-fi site in the Capital Region.