Things I am not looking forward to doing: My taxes Scheduling my car for regular maintenance Taking my car to the mechanic for regular maintenance Scheduling the dogs annual wellness visit to vet Taking dogs to vet Answering a text that says only, “Hi.” Chasing down money from people who owe me money Cleaning out…
by Seth Rogovoy In what patently looks like election-year pandering, the Register-Star is reporting that Hudson Mayor William H. Hallenbeck Jr. wants to use “funds from the city’s increased fund balance” for two free cleanup days in which the city would pick up bulk items, such as appliances, furniture, tires and mattresses, set outside by…
My Heretofore Unknown Role in Turning Richard Ford Onto Bruce Springsteen – Thereby Paving the Way for Ford’s Most Memorable Character, Frank Bascombe — of New Jerseyby Seth Rogovoy One day back in 1978, I was talking to my English 101 professor, Richard Ford (yes, that Richard Ford), about Bruce Springsteen. Ford, to my surprise,…
(NORTH ADAMS, Mass.) – Between now and Thursday, November 20, 2014, all those who make contributions to the Rogovoy Report will earn a chance to win a free pair of tickets tickets (a $60 value) to see Josh Ritter at MASS MoCA on Saturday, November 22, at 8pm, as well as receive a signed old-fashioned vinyl…
(HUDSON, N.Y.) – According to “Closing time for city bars under scrutiny,” an article in the local paper of record, the Register-Star, Gary Graziano, the police commissioner of Hudson, defended a meeting’s heavy emphasis on the Savoia, a club catering largely to a black clientele, on lower Warren Street, from charges of racism by mentioning he has an…
People have been posting lists of the 10 books that have been most influential on their lives all over the Interwebs and on social media. I’ve listed mine below, with the reminder that these are the books I deem most influential – on my thought, on my life – and not necessarily my favorite books…
I’m seeking a freelance assistant for executive tasks, research, and errands. Ideal candidate needs to be resourceful, discreet, trustworthy, polite, patient, good on the phone, able to gather information and to solve problems. Hiring on an as-needed, project basis at first; could grow into something else. Please apply via email to: seth@rogovoy.com
A few days ago, I stumbled upon an article on the web that caught my eye – “Paul McCartney: The Jew-ish Beatle?” – not only because it’s a topic that interests me, but also because I actually wrote an article that was published in a national weekly newspaper on the very same topic in November…
A note from Allissa Wickham, first run in The Rogovoy Report on Friday, July 11, 2014, commenting on my selection of stories reporting on the battle between Hamas and Israel – reprinted below – elicited several responses from other readers. They immediately follow Wickham’s original message: I’m sure you’re going to get a lot…
by Seth Rogovoy (HUDSON, N.Y., July 3, 2014) – A close reading of an article in today’s Register-Star (“Hallenbeck questions city’s mass gathering bill”) newspaper ostensibly about Hudson Mayor William H. Hallenbeck Jr.’s reservations regarding a newly-amended mass gathering permit law passed by the Common Council unanimously on June 17 reveals perhaps more than…
