EdTrust-New York and the New York Campaign for Early Literacy applaud the Legislature for passing A.2867/S.5569 (Assemblymember Robert Carroll / Senator Patricia Fahy) and advancing it to the Governor's desk. newyork.edtrust.org/edtrust-new-yo… #NYEarlyLiteracy

Áine is an Irish goddess of #summer, wealth, fertility & sovereignty. She is associated with midsummer, agriculture & the sun & is sometimes represented by a red mare. She has command over crops & animals. The feast of Midsummer Night was held in her honour. #FolkloreSunday 🐎

Your commute is about to get a lot more comfortable. The MTA is buying 300 brand-new rail cars for the LIRR and Metro-North Railroad. The best part? They're all built right here in New York. We're making smart investments to improve transit for everyone.

Make sure you join us tonight for Primary Coverage!! David Bellavia and I will be joined by Jack O’Donnell, Carl Calabrese and others as we bring you results, and reaction to the Buffalo Mayoral Democratic Primary, Amherst Supervisor GOP primary, and other primaries throughout

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Primary Day coverage is underway on WBEN NewsRadio 930AM! Our Jack O’Donnell joined Joe Beamer to talk about the Democratic primary for Buffalo mayor. Will the Erie County Democratic Party get behind whoever wins tonight? Jack weighs in below! 🎧live ➡️ audacy.com/stations/wben

Great news for all of NY!

We all should be talking about the 10-year prohibition on states being able to regulating AI in the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” There is nothing that resonates with working class folks more than unregulated AI, the threat to jobs and privacy!

What happens next for Mayor Scanlon after losing the Democratic primary? And what does the future of the Democratic party look like in New York now that Andrew Cuomo lost in NYC's mayoral primary? We asked Jack O'Donnell (Jack O'Donnell) from O'Donnell & Associates. audacy.com/podcast/a-new-…

Inside the DC voting grind in our Monday Morning Memo: ✅Jack on how the GOP budget bill was won ✅ Mamdani’s growing support & who wants Cuomo to drop out? ✅ NY gov. race polls & who’s in the running? Lactalis is expanding, pricey 🍿& hot 🏖️ reads⬇️ memo.odonnellsolutions.com/p/july-7-2025

We know what needs to happen here. Ancelotti actually goes to jail where he has to put together a team of inmates for their big game of the year against the guards. Eve of game he’s told he can go free to coach Brazil at the World Cup but follows his heart and chooses to stay.

.Senator Jeremy Cooney always shows up and stands up for causes that strengthen our community. Grateful for his time meeting with YMCA of Greater Rochester CEO Ernie Lamour to discuss how NYS can continue supporting their mission and help grow its already incredible impact across our region!

15 July 1834. The last legal remnant of the Spanish Inquisition in the Spanish Empire ended with a Royal Decree signed by Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies. The Inquisition had officially ended on the Spanish mainland in 1820. Either way, no one expected that.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo isn't leaving the NY Mayor's race just yet. But can he actually pull off a win? We asked Albany Insider Jack O'Donnell (Jack O'Donnell) what he thinks it will take. audacy.com/wben/news/loca…

Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day to all who celebrate! Especially you, Cookie Monster! We love you! 💙🎉🥳

‘Waffle’ the noun and ‘waffle’ the verb are not etymologically related. The noun is related to the Old English ‘wefan,’ which means “to weave.” The verb is related to the English ‘woff,’ which means “to yelp.” FWIW: we never waffle on eating waffles.

The reality of redistricting in NYS. "The soonest it could be effective is 2028." Jack O'Donnell O'Donnell & Associates audacy.com/wben/news/loca…

Even on the beach you can check out today's Monday Morning Memo--last one until Labor Day!--take a read.

Let’s see where this goes . . .

#OnThisDay 1599 Hugh O'Donnell's men attacked& routed an English army at the Battle of Curlew Pass outside Boyle, Roscommon. His 160 Galloglas warriors charged; "Like hounds slipped from the leash". Three English leaders Radcliffe, Clifford & Cosby were killed. #Ireland #History