The Agora - MV

For over 200 years residents of Ilion, NY, and the surrounding villages were Remington Arms. You either worked there, had a family member that worked there, or knew of someone that worked there. After decades of rumors, the worst one came true...As of March 4th, 2024, the owners of Remington Arms decided to close the Ilion, NY facility. Around 300 people have lost their career. Left behind are a 34 acre fenced-in property, over 800 parking spaces, 14 buildings that total over 900,000 sq ft, and many broken hearts. My high school football coach, Mr. McCann, used to say..."you're either part of the problem, or part of the solution". Let's choose to be part of the solution and help redefine Ilion's identity. If money were not an object, how would you design the old Remington Arms facility, to have the greatest impact on Ilion, NY, and the surrounding community for 200 more years?

In today's fast-paced world, the way we consume news has dramatically shifted. When I grew up, the main sources of news/information were The Herkimer Telegram, The Observer Dispatch, The Pennysaver, and WKTV's 6 o'clock news. Newspapers have gotten smaller (size-wise and subscription wise) and moved to mostly online subscriptions, and news channels are mostly broadcasting outdated news/information, or just putting their spin on it. The rise of cell phones, digital platforms, and social media apps has revolutionized how information is delivered and how we engage with it. With so many apps, channels, websites, and social media apps to choose from, I often ask myself... Where do people get their news/information?   Let's take a look at some of the places I choose to look; along with the pros and cons of each. Google News You can access Google News by visiting: news.google.com or using the app on your phone. This is my first stop because it's a blend of Headlines, Lo...