A Lot Going On This Week!

Law Day:

Approach the Bench

Hon. Richard C. Wesley
Tuesday, Oct. 23
10:50 a.m. class
Jephson Science Center, Rm. 104

Join students in Dr. Angela Narasimhan's Law, Politics, and Society class for a special presentation from guest Judge Wesley, who sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and hears cases bound for the U.S. Supreme Court. He’ll share his thoughts on judicial independence in the wake of the recent Supreme Court confirmation hearings and subsequent Senate vote for nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Above is just one of the things going on in my world, in and around Penn Yan, NY. This is a great opportunity to hear from a Federal Judge and to interact with students and professors at Keuka College. Join in if you can.

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And then on Wed. Oct. 24th between 1pm and 3pm at Starkey Lookout on Rt. 14 in Dundee, NY join NYS Senators Tom O'Mara and Pam Helming for a round table and panel discussion with 20 experts on water quality looking at and talking about "The Future of Water Quality: A Discussion on Challenges, Crises and Responses". 

HABs, invasive species, non-point source pollution and other contaminants, flood and erosion control, habitat preservation, and water quality infrastructure will highlight the range of issues the panel plans to discuss. How we understand and proactively address the issue of water quality is critical. It is important for drinking water, for the agriculture and tourism economies, and for the recreational use of lakes and other waterways.

With all of the issues we have had with the quality of the water in the Finger Lakes recently, this will be an important event.

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More, more, more........On Thursday evening, Oct. 25th at 6pm,  as part of the Civics 101 Series at the Penn Yan Public Library, there will be a session on the Midterm Elections 2018.

What are the midterms, why do we have them, and how important are they? Who thought it was a good idea to make us vote every two years? These questions and more will bring November’s election into focus, whether you’re a political animal or are hoping to better familiarize yourself with our democratic process. And the many reasons to Vote, Vote, Vote! The Library is pleased to welcome members of Keuka College’s Political Science Club to present this important topic! This event is free and open to the public, and there’s no registration necessary.

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Mitrano and Reed Debate 23rd Congressional District

WETM Corning Debate

October 30th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Doors open at 6:00 PM

Corning Community College Gymnasium

1 Academic Dr, Corning, NY 14830

This debate will be televised and streamed through WETM's station. A great opportunity to hear from both candidates in this important election.

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And squeezed in but most important --- A visit with my newest granddaughter, Riley and her sister Dylan.