I am sometimes amused at the term hero.  I reserve that for very few and even then I allow for the human frailty of that so-called hero. We use the…

Did you ever notice that the happiest people are not always the most privileged? Having said that, there is very little to be happy when you are poor and/or homeless.…

The message for Veterans Day was missed. Being without power, internet, and telephone service makes modern communication almost impossible. Well we are back and the story today is as important…

I was given a book by a professor at Farmingdale a few years ago “Ideas Are Free” is the title. It sat on a shelf in my workshop unread. Last…

Fourth of July Message 2012 This is an interesting country to say the least. Since the earliest days there has been strife in America. We tend to ignore for the…

This memorial day I am thinking about all of the wonderful symbols of support for the troops. The ribbons and American flags adorning automobiles and bumper stickers saying “Support Our…

Remembering Dr. King 2012 In my thoughts about Martin Luther King and his efforts to further the civil rights he wound up dieing for it is so apparent that the…

Musings on Christmas I recently recorded Christmas songs, along with winter songs.. It’s an old selection of music that has various origin or context. "I’m dreaming of a White Christmas,"…

LIMBA Rail Freight Initiative-  A Big Win for Long Island Many months ago LIMBA invited the principals of the new Brookhaven Rail Terminal to make a presentation of their proposed…

Labor Day 2011 Message by Ernie Fazio, Chairman Long Island Metro Business Action (LIMBA) Go Easy on the Rich On Labor Day I usually write something that shows appreciation for…

July 4th  2011 message  Where’s a patriot when you need one? Or where’s an American when you need one? Failing that., where’s a Russian when you need one. Oh, not…