Another Chinese New Year

Jan. 24 | The sharp rata-tat-tat sounds like a machine gun. Actually it’s fireworks which are a regular sound lately. Red lanterns are appearing everywhere. Store shelves and aisle displays are stocked so high they appear like they’re ready to topple. These...

Enter the Dragon

Jan. 9 | When I was growing up in Albany, New York my friends and I ran around the neighborhood play acting all sorts of hero fantasies. On any given day we were superheroes, soldiers, policemen, or knights just to name a few (we were quite active!) I especially...

2012 State of the Schools

Jan. 3 | Addressing the needs of poor school districts that have been hit hard by several years of funding cuts is the top educational priority of progressive groups in the New Year, according to the Alliance for Quality Education (AQE). “If New York can make...

Let’s Talk Native with John Kane for 1/1/12

Jan. 2 | My first show of the new year! Join me as I look back at my shows, my other appearances and even a few magazine appearances (See the January issue of Buffalo Spree). I acknowledge and express my gratitude to my supporters, my guests and Matt, Matt and...