E.S. Michelson
@esmichelson.bsky.social
Photographer, writer. Social media & news media researcher.
(@researchtree.bsky.social).
Long Island, New York
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(@researchtree.bsky.social).
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Pumped and dumped. A straight-up scam.
Trump’s Memecoin Down 95% as Democrats Seek Answers on Crypto ‘Corruption’
Trump’s Memecoin Down 95% as Democrats Seek Answers on Crypto ‘Corruption’
Tough times for crypto bros whether they're the President or not.
gizmodo.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Pumped and dumped. A straight-up scam.
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We could eliminate these deaths overnight by not giving drivers and pedestrians concurrent light rotations. It’s completely insane we ask pedestrians to cross the street and drivers to take turns at the same time
Absolutely sickening video (Pix 11
has surveillance footage). Little girl hustling across as the walk sign flashes and the bus driver hurtling down the street making a turn into the crosswalk without braking it looks like. If that were my kid I’d be in lockup right now for ******
has surveillance footage). Little girl hustling across as the walk sign flashes and the bus driver hurtling down the street making a turn into the crosswalk without braking it looks like. If that were my kid I’d be in lockup right now for ******
11-year-old killed in hit-and-run involving school bus in Brooklyn, police say
A child has died after being struck by a school bus in a hit-and-run in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, police said.
abc7ny.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:08 AM
We could eliminate these deaths overnight by not giving drivers and pedestrians concurrent light rotations. It’s completely insane we ask pedestrians to cross the street and drivers to take turns at the same time
Wake up call to policy makers who effectively shut-in elderly constituents to waste away. Good idea to email this to local, state and federal electeds.
Research shows that biking is very, very healthy for people 65+.
Findings after reviewing 28 prior studies:
"Cycling in later life links to improved mobility [and] balance."
"Older cyclists often report psychosocial health, life satisfaction, and well-being improvements."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
Findings after reviewing 28 prior studies:
"Cycling in later life links to improved mobility [and] balance."
"Older cyclists often report psychosocial health, life satisfaction, and well-being improvements."
doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
February 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Wake up call to policy makers who effectively shut-in elderly constituents to waste away. Good idea to email this to local, state and federal electeds.
Wind Advisory and Extreme Cold Warning issued in Suffolk County (New York). Winds up to 50 MPH, wind chill temps to -20℉. Starts 2 PM Saturday in Western Suffolk and 6 PM Saturday in Eastern Suffolk. Both expire at 6 PM Sunday. Call 311 for non-emergency aid.
February 6, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Wind Advisory and Extreme Cold Warning issued in Suffolk County (New York). Winds up to 50 MPH, wind chill temps to -20℉. Starts 2 PM Saturday in Western Suffolk and 6 PM Saturday in Eastern Suffolk. Both expire at 6 PM Sunday. Call 311 for non-emergency aid.
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Labor unions packed the Suffolk Legislature on Tuesday after finding the county yanked a longtime job contract from a union-friendly shop to a politically connected one.
They weren’t having it.
By Joe Werkmeister ✍️ via @newsday.bsky.social
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
They weren’t having it.
By Joe Werkmeister ✍️ via @newsday.bsky.social
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
Furious unions accuse Suffolk of unfairly handing longtime county contract for Austin Drywall to Renu Contracting
Union leaders are questioning whether Renu met prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements as set by county code.
www.newsday.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Labor unions packed the Suffolk Legislature on Tuesday after finding the county yanked a longtime job contract from a union-friendly shop to a politically connected one.
They weren’t having it.
By Joe Werkmeister ✍️ via @newsday.bsky.social
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
They weren’t having it.
By Joe Werkmeister ✍️ via @newsday.bsky.social
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
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Josue & Jose Trejo Lopez came to the US at ages 10 & 11. They have no criminal record. ICE deported the Long Island brothers to El Salvador, where they have no family. "My brother and I are alone in this country." www.newsday.com/long-island/...
These Long Island brothers came to the U.S. as kids. ICE deported them to a country they hardly know.
With no criminal records, they went for a routine check-in. Sent to El Salvador, they're desperate to return to their American lives.
www.newsday.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Josue & Jose Trejo Lopez came to the US at ages 10 & 11. They have no criminal record. ICE deported the Long Island brothers to El Salvador, where they have no family. "My brother and I are alone in this country." www.newsday.com/long-island/...
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Vision Zero means building a world where zero people are killed or seriously injured in preventable crashes.
Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero was brought to the U.S. in 2014 as a result of our organization’s efforts.
It’s a strategy now adopted across five continents.
Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero was brought to the U.S. in 2014 as a result of our organization’s efforts.
It’s a strategy now adopted across five continents.
February 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Vision Zero means building a world where zero people are killed or seriously injured in preventable crashes.
Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero was brought to the U.S. in 2014 as a result of our organization’s efforts.
It’s a strategy now adopted across five continents.
Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero was brought to the U.S. in 2014 as a result of our organization’s efforts.
It’s a strategy now adopted across five continents.
After several days of mid-30s we're back to the deep freeze today and into the next work week. Snow is likely Sunday adding to the filthy, rock-hard crust not yet cleared from public infrastructure like this bus shelter, one of hundreds in Suffolk County not yet cleared. More in ALT.
February 5, 2026 at 7:44 PM
After several days of mid-30s we're back to the deep freeze today and into the next work week. Snow is likely Sunday adding to the filthy, rock-hard crust not yet cleared from public infrastructure like this bus shelter, one of hundreds in Suffolk County not yet cleared. More in ALT.
Nearly a gigawatt of wind power is set to deliver to full capacity by 2027.
Offshore wind developers: 5
Trump: 0
Here's @jael.bsky.social on Sunrise Wind defeating the last of the administration's stop work orders:
heatmap.news/sparks/sunri...
Trump: 0
Here's @jael.bsky.social on Sunrise Wind defeating the last of the administration's stop work orders:
heatmap.news/sparks/sunri...
Sunrise Wind Got Its Injunction
Offshore wind developers: 5. Trump administration: 0.
heatmap.news
February 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Nearly a gigawatt of wind power is set to deliver to full capacity by 2027.
A thoughtful and important read by @keawilson.bsky.social: Shoveling a Snowy Sidewalk Is An Act of Resistance - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/02/s...
Shoveling a Snowy Sidewalk Is An Act of Resistance — Streetsblog USA
Shoveling a sidewalk in winter is always a critical act of community care — but in an era of government assault on civil liberties, it's also an act of resistance.
usa.streetsblog.org
February 2, 2026 at 8:48 PM
A thoughtful and important read by @keawilson.bsky.social: Shoveling a Snowy Sidewalk Is An Act of Resistance - usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/02/s...
Reasons the plastics treaty failed with recos for next time. "As demand for fossil fuels in energy declines, many oil-producing nations see plastics as a future growth market to sustain their petrochemical sectors, making any treaty obligations that address plastic production a geoeconomic threat."
New report on plastics treaty negotiations to date
“Unfortunately, process so far has not always facilitated opportunities to find agreement or prevent low ambition countries from blocking progress,” says Dr Antaya March
#plastics
plasticspolicy.port.ac.uk/research/eff...
“Unfortunately, process so far has not always facilitated opportunities to find agreement or prevent low ambition countries from blocking progress,” says Dr Antaya March
#plastics
plasticspolicy.port.ac.uk/research/eff...
Effective international environmental negotiation processes | Lessons from the process to develop a plastics treaty from INC1 through INC5.2 - Global Plastics Policy Centre
plasticspolicy.port.ac.uk
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Reasons the plastics treaty failed with recos for next time. "As demand for fossil fuels in energy declines, many oil-producing nations see plastics as a future growth market to sustain their petrochemical sectors, making any treaty obligations that address plastic production a geoeconomic threat."
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This is Minneapolis:
We’re out to breakfast @ our favorite restaurant, now called Post-Modern Times.
They’ve moved to free/donation based so taxes aren’t going to the fed govt during this occupation.
Another customer leaves & says goodbye to their friends, “te amo, te amo, chingra la migra!”
We’re out to breakfast @ our favorite restaurant, now called Post-Modern Times.
They’ve moved to free/donation based so taxes aren’t going to the fed govt during this occupation.
Another customer leaves & says goodbye to their friends, “te amo, te amo, chingra la migra!”
February 1, 2026 at 6:18 PM
This is Minneapolis:
We’re out to breakfast @ our favorite restaurant, now called Post-Modern Times.
They’ve moved to free/donation based so taxes aren’t going to the fed govt during this occupation.
Another customer leaves & says goodbye to their friends, “te amo, te amo, chingra la migra!”
We’re out to breakfast @ our favorite restaurant, now called Post-Modern Times.
They’ve moved to free/donation based so taxes aren’t going to the fed govt during this occupation.
Another customer leaves & says goodbye to their friends, “te amo, te amo, chingra la migra!”
FYI about USPS postmark date rules - The date you mailed may not be the postmark date. Affects tax returns, absentee ballots, anything that relies on an accurate date. Via @aarp.org www.aarp.org/government-e...
USPS Postmark Rules Change: What You Need to Know
Dates on mail now reflect when it’s processed, not when it’s dropped off
www.aarp.org
February 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM
FYI about USPS postmark date rules - The date you mailed may not be the postmark date. Affects tax returns, absentee ballots, anything that relies on an accurate date. Via @aarp.org www.aarp.org/government-e...
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In this episode of C&EN Uncovered, host @craigofwaffles.bsky.social speaks with C&EN Policy and Regulation reporter @edelger.bsky.social about her article talking about the trials and takeaways of the 30th annual United Nations climate summit. cen.acs.org/environment/...
#chemsky 🧪 #COP30
#chemsky 🧪 #COP30
January 31, 2026 at 5:19 PM
In this episode of C&EN Uncovered, host @craigofwaffles.bsky.social speaks with C&EN Policy and Regulation reporter @edelger.bsky.social about her article talking about the trials and takeaways of the 30th annual United Nations climate summit. cen.acs.org/environment/...
#chemsky 🧪 #COP30
#chemsky 🧪 #COP30
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As you may know, red light and speed cameras are illegal in Massachusetts, effectively giving us NO enforcement of traffic laws. Because the legislative cycle works in a 2 year unit WE MUST ACT NOW to legalize them or kiss this lifesaving tech goodbye until 2029. JOIN US NEXT WEEK AT THE STATEHOUSE
January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
As you may know, red light and speed cameras are illegal in Massachusetts, effectively giving us NO enforcement of traffic laws. Because the legislative cycle works in a 2 year unit WE MUST ACT NOW to legalize them or kiss this lifesaving tech goodbye until 2029. JOIN US NEXT WEEK AT THE STATEHOUSE
Nearly 750 million chickens dead from Superbowl related activities.
www.morningagclips.com/americans-to...
www.morningagclips.com/americans-to...
Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl LX
Discover the popularity of chicken wings during the Super Bowl. Learn why they are the ultimate game day food choice.
www.morningagclips.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Nearly 750 million chickens dead from Superbowl related activities.
www.morningagclips.com/americans-to...
www.morningagclips.com/americans-to...
A mishmash of irregular masked and violent police from federal agencies in their rental vehicles is no different than warlord militia fighters in the beds of pickup trucks in war-torn countries. The U.S. is, by that definition, a shit hole country. From @apnews.com
apnews.com/article/minn...
apnews.com/article/minn...
Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets
President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents.
apnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:46 PM
A mishmash of irregular masked and violent police from federal agencies in their rental vehicles is no different than warlord militia fighters in the beds of pickup trucks in war-torn countries. The U.S. is, by that definition, a shit hole country. From @apnews.com
apnews.com/article/minn...
apnews.com/article/minn...
Happened to me on Sunday even with gloves. Still recovering, some numbness and tingling remains in fingertip. I went to two layers for subsequent outdoor work. An inner layer of wool or acrylic and an outer layer of tough, thick leather.
With dangerously cold temps forecast for today and tomorrow, know the signs of #frostbite:
🥶White or grayish-yellow skin area
🥶 Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy
🥶 Numbness
Learn more about preventing frostbite: on.ny.gov/49yWiYb
🥶White or grayish-yellow skin area
🥶 Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy
🥶 Numbness
Learn more about preventing frostbite: on.ny.gov/49yWiYb
January 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Happened to me on Sunday even with gloves. Still recovering, some numbness and tingling remains in fingertip. I went to two layers for subsequent outdoor work. An inner layer of wool or acrylic and an outer layer of tough, thick leather.
Hey, kids! Let's measure snowfall:
www.nesdis.noaa.gov/about/k-12-e...
www.nesdis.noaa.gov/about/k-12-e...
Activity: Measure Snow
Earth-observing satellites like the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) help scientists measure snowfall in remote areas where scientists can’t measure the snow themselves.
www.nesdis.noaa.gov
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Hey, kids! Let's measure snowfall:
www.nesdis.noaa.gov/about/k-12-e...
www.nesdis.noaa.gov/about/k-12-e...
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And if you like your protest music a bit calmer, but not less biting and true
Join Ice
YouTube video by Jesse Welles
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:07 PM
New follows: @tahoe.ca.gov and @sierranevada.ca.gov working to improve conditions for all in the Sierra Nevada and Sierra Cascade regions. Miraculous, beautiful, diverse geographies. Here at the edge of a pond/wet meadow at about 7000 feet/2130 meters elevation in Tahoe National Forest.
January 28, 2026 at 8:58 PM
New follows: @tahoe.ca.gov and @sierranevada.ca.gov working to improve conditions for all in the Sierra Nevada and Sierra Cascade regions. Miraculous, beautiful, diverse geographies. Here at the edge of a pond/wet meadow at about 7000 feet/2130 meters elevation in Tahoe National Forest.
Unhoused/homeless people, highest in years, is likely an undercount: From @newsday.bsky.social www.newsday.com/long-island/...
Homelessness among seniors on Long Island jumps sharply
The number of verified homeless seniors rose nearly 28% in a single year, from 2024 to 2025.
www.newsday.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Unhoused/homeless people, highest in years, is likely an undercount: From @newsday.bsky.social www.newsday.com/long-island/...
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For nine straight years, Hoboken, New Jersey hasn’t seen a single fatal crash. Here’s how they did it. https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-city-where-traffic-fatalities-vanished/
The City Where Traffic Fatalities Vanished
For nine straight years, Hoboken, New Jersey hasn't seen a single fatal crash. Here's how they did it.
reasonstobecheerful.world
January 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For nine straight years, Hoboken, New Jersey hasn’t seen a single fatal crash. Here’s how they did it. https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-city-where-traffic-fatalities-vanished/
What appears to be a simple story about a conservation win is linked (literally, in the story) to a more complex and long running story of parkland acquisitions and public access. A good time for some updates, too.
A nonprofit will be able to purchase 5 pristine acres of land in Oyster Bay Cove after the state awarded it $1.29 million for the acquisition, setting the stage for the expansion of the neighboring Red Cote Preserve.
My latest for @newsday.bsky.social
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
My latest for @newsday.bsky.social
www.newsday.com/long-island/...
Red Cote Preserve in Oyster Bay Cove to expand with funding
The North Shore Land Alliance plans to buy the property, which borders the preserve.
www.newsday.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:43 PM
What appears to be a simple story about a conservation win is linked (literally, in the story) to a more complex and long running story of parkland acquisitions and public access. A good time for some updates, too.