Author Archives: Paul M. Bray

Tech Valley’s Promises Go Unfulfilled

By Paul M. Bray | Published: May 13, 2010


An April 18 editorial commended the Capital District Transporation Authority for some noteworthy gains in making our communities more accommodating for bicyclists. Yet, the editorial asked “Why not us?” as it pointed to other cities with populations of less than 100,000 that rated higher when it came to cycling. Just the day before, I had been [...]
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HRV as Unit of National Park System

By Paul M. Bray | Published: January 21, 2010


First published: Sunday, November 8, 2009 in Times Union National Park In Our Own Backyard Ken Burns’ documentary, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”, came as the National Park System approaches its centennial in 2016 and is transforming its role from saving natural wonders like Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Yosemite to becoming a presence throughout the [...]
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Successful Civic Enterprise in 1909

By Paul M. Bray | Published: September 20, 2009


In doing some work assisting the state commission planning for the 400th anniversaries in 2009 of Champlain and Hudson’s explorations, I’ve learned that 1909 and 2009 share many things in common. 1909 was a time of technological transformation with the applications of electricity and the advent of flight and the automobile. Waves of immigrants were [...]
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