Author Archives: Jon Dogar-Marinesco

I haven’t been on the Walkway over the Hudson since its inauguration in 2009, when people from all towns in Ulster County met on the bridge – going back and forth between Highland and Poughkeepsie – proudly displaying the insignia … Continue reading →

It was a pleasure to join the kids this last Tuesday for the trip to Bear Mountain… Wonderful scenery, plus excitement generated by the zoo and the huge pool (capacity over 1,660 people). I enjoyed observing kids’ genuine reactions: – … Continue reading →

This trip, part of Rochester Summer Program’s Adventure Week, was not only exciting but also most authentic. To me, it’s important to be part of a well-organized but not staged event, and be able to enjoy kids’ authentic reactions. Mother … Continue reading →

As I said in my initial post about the Summer Program in our town, I intend to join the kids for at least one activity per week, which was supposed to be last Wednesday, July 17. It just happened that … Continue reading →

Monday, July 8, 2013 marked the beginning of Town of Rochester’s Recreation/Youth Department’s Summer Program. With a record number of kids already registered (62 as of July 11), a wonderful mixture of field trips, and lots of enticing indoors/outdoors activities, … Continue reading →

Tavi Cilenti, Manuela Michailescu and Carl Chipman before their victory in 2007 elections. Blue Stone Press – July 5, 2013 Shawangunk Journal – July 11, 2013 To the Editor: I’m probably one of the very few who worked with and … Continue reading →

Among my favorite experiences in the City is going to the annual communication symposium at my alma mater – Baruch College, CUNY. As one month has passed already, only eleven months to go till the next one! This year, The … Continue reading →

I was in New York City attending a communication symposium at Baruch College when I received an email from reporter Terence Ward asking about my candidacy for Legislature. He quoted from my answer in a Gunk Journal article: “With an … Continue reading →

I was born on May 25, and most of the time my birthday falls during the Memorial Day weekend. That puts things in perspective, and my focus shifts to honoring those who gave their lives serving the country. I’m happy … Continue reading →

Before and during the dedication of the Rochester Veterans Park, Memorial Day 2011. With fellow Town Board members Tavi Cilenti and Carl Chipman, May 30, 2011. Dear members of the Rochester Republican Committee and other open-minded readers: After more than … Continue reading →