Author Archives: Daniel Fitzsimmons
Freedom Drive and Democracy Lane
Today I cruised past the trailer park in Washingtonville, N.Y., where I spent a good chunk of my childhood, from birth to about eight-years-old. I remember playing hockey in the street with my dad and the space beneath our trailer … Continue reading
The Duhks
NEWTON, NJ — Winnipeg, Manitoba based band The Duhks played the Newton Theatre on Friday, Oct. 14. The Duhks are one of those bands that are hard to place in any one genre. Their music is a blend of folk, … Continue reading
Pennsylvania state police officer tips off newspaper
Call tells of summons to be issued to parent for making false claims against local principal. This article was first published on Dec. 22 in the Township Journal. By Daniel Fitzsimmons and Pamela Chergotis CHESTER, N.Y. — The Township Journal received … Continue reading
Mea Culpa
In a post entitled Notes on the March to the NYSE, Nov. 17, I wrote that the police “did a better job of controlling and dispersing the crowd when it was time.” In comparison to Sept. 24 that may be … Continue reading
Backlash against Adele song seen in mid-west
A poster was seen popping up across the mid-west late Thursday that apparently decries pop star Adele’s song Set Fire to the Rain. In a statement released Tuesday evening, the National Farmers Guild said, “While we appreciate that Adele must … Continue reading →