Seamus Lyman
@twinseamus.bsky.social
Comms NYS Division of the Budget | Former award-winning EP of Capital Tonight | Recovering newsroom leader | SUNY Oswego '15 | A bit Irish. Future something.
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EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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It’s ok to put the phone down.
September 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
It’s ok to put the phone down.
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The story: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Dem lawmakers want FTC to study ‘price gouging’ at sports stadiums, airports
In a letter, obtained first by Spectrum News NY1, the Democrats are urging a House Appropriations subcommittee to insert language in an upcoming budget bill.
ny1.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The story: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Read the letter — co-signed by Rep. @aoc.bsky.social, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Troy Carter, and others — demanding language directing the FTC to act be included in an upcoming appropriations bill:
June 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Read the letter — co-signed by Rep. @aoc.bsky.social, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Troy Carter, and others — demanding language directing the FTC to act be included in an upcoming appropriations bill:
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First on NY1:
Warning of potential “price gouging,” @repdangoldman.bsky.social (seen here at MSG during the @ny-knicks.bsky.social playoff run) is leading a group of Dems, calling on the Federal Trade Commission to survey concession prices at major airports and sports venues.
Warning of potential “price gouging,” @repdangoldman.bsky.social (seen here at MSG during the @ny-knicks.bsky.social playoff run) is leading a group of Dems, calling on the Federal Trade Commission to survey concession prices at major airports and sports venues.
June 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
First on NY1:
Warning of potential “price gouging,” @repdangoldman.bsky.social (seen here at MSG during the @ny-knicks.bsky.social playoff run) is leading a group of Dems, calling on the Federal Trade Commission to survey concession prices at major airports and sports venues.
Warning of potential “price gouging,” @repdangoldman.bsky.social (seen here at MSG during the @ny-knicks.bsky.social playoff run) is leading a group of Dems, calling on the Federal Trade Commission to survey concession prices at major airports and sports venues.
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“party city’s going out of business” would be a good line right before you kicked someone in the nuts
December 20, 2024 at 7:48 PM
“party city’s going out of business” would be a good line right before you kicked someone in the nuts
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Lil Wayne received an $8.9 million grant from a little-known pandemic-relief program. Here's how he spent it: www.businessinsider.com/lil-wayne-ch...
December 18, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Lil Wayne received an $8.9 million grant from a little-known pandemic-relief program. Here's how he spent it: www.businessinsider.com/lil-wayne-ch...
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NEW: The Pop-Tart Bowl trophy is back and better than ever ... it is now a fully functional toaster trophy!
Pop-Tart partnered with GE Appliances to build this one-of-a-kind toaster trophy. It is about 1.3x the size of a normal football + can toast full-size Pop-Tarts.
Pop-Tart partnered with GE Appliances to build this one-of-a-kind toaster trophy. It is about 1.3x the size of a normal football + can toast full-size Pop-Tarts.
December 15, 2024 at 11:00 PM
NEW: The Pop-Tart Bowl trophy is back and better than ever ... it is now a fully functional toaster trophy!
Pop-Tart partnered with GE Appliances to build this one-of-a-kind toaster trophy. It is about 1.3x the size of a normal football + can toast full-size Pop-Tarts.
Pop-Tart partnered with GE Appliances to build this one-of-a-kind toaster trophy. It is about 1.3x the size of a normal football + can toast full-size Pop-Tarts.
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YOOOOOOOOOOOOO lmao
November 28, 2024 at 5:46 PM
YOOOOOOOOOOOOO lmao
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In advance of the Rock Inst's release of the
Foundation Aid report, I spoke w educators from different kinds of school districts. They agreed that there are 3 issues converging on NYS schools over the next few months that could make 2025 a year like no other.
nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-pol...
Foundation Aid report, I spoke w educators from different kinds of school districts. They agreed that there are 3 issues converging on NYS schools over the next few months that could make 2025 a year like no other.
nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-pol...
Trifecta of change confronts New York state educators in 2025
The loss of COVID-era money; the retooling of the Foundation Aid formula and possible disruption from the incoming Trump administration lay ahead.
nystateofpolitics.com
November 26, 2024 at 9:38 PM
In advance of the Rock Inst's release of the
Foundation Aid report, I spoke w educators from different kinds of school districts. They agreed that there are 3 issues converging on NYS schools over the next few months that could make 2025 a year like no other.
nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-pol...
Foundation Aid report, I spoke w educators from different kinds of school districts. They agreed that there are 3 issues converging on NYS schools over the next few months that could make 2025 a year like no other.
nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-pol...
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Welcome to The Good Place,,, I got yo backs with some starter packs 👇🏾
My 1st Starter Pack / General
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Black Excellence
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SPORTS,!!
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MUSIC,!!!
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Memes + Jokes
go.bsky.app/Dz4nLst
NEWS + MEDIA Outlets
go.bsky.app/GyXWWej
My 1st Starter Pack / General
go.bsky.app/QtvWbjH
Black Excellence
go.bsky.app/F5kYEyc
SPORTS,!!
go.bsky.app/8zyN8FV
MUSIC,!!!
go.bsky.app/5K15oMe
Memes + Jokes
go.bsky.app/Dz4nLst
NEWS + MEDIA Outlets
go.bsky.app/GyXWWej
November 18, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Welcome to The Good Place,,, I got yo backs with some starter packs 👇🏾
My 1st Starter Pack / General
go.bsky.app/QtvWbjH
Black Excellence
go.bsky.app/F5kYEyc
SPORTS,!!
go.bsky.app/8zyN8FV
MUSIC,!!!
go.bsky.app/5K15oMe
Memes + Jokes
go.bsky.app/Dz4nLst
NEWS + MEDIA Outlets
go.bsky.app/GyXWWej
My 1st Starter Pack / General
go.bsky.app/QtvWbjH
Black Excellence
go.bsky.app/F5kYEyc
SPORTS,!!
go.bsky.app/8zyN8FV
MUSIC,!!!
go.bsky.app/5K15oMe
Memes + Jokes
go.bsky.app/Dz4nLst
NEWS + MEDIA Outlets
go.bsky.app/GyXWWej
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JUST IN: Jason Kelce is set to host a late-night show on ESPN.
The hour-long program will begin on Jan. 4 and run for five weeks.
Details from @andrewmarchand.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
The hour-long program will begin on Jan. 4 and run for five weeks.
Details from @andrewmarchand.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
November 22, 2024 at 7:03 AM
JUST IN: Jason Kelce is set to host a late-night show on ESPN.
The hour-long program will begin on Jan. 4 and run for five weeks.
Details from @andrewmarchand.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
The hour-long program will begin on Jan. 4 and run for five weeks.
Details from @andrewmarchand.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
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Shohei Ohtani takes home NL MVP in his first season on the Los Angeles Dodgers 🏆
◽️ .310 BA
◽️ 54 HR
◽️ 59 SB
He joins Frank Robinson as the only players in MLB history to win both AL and NL MVP.
🔗
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
◽️ .310 BA
◽️ 54 HR
◽️ 59 SB
He joins Frank Robinson as the only players in MLB history to win both AL and NL MVP.
🔗
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
November 22, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Shohei Ohtani takes home NL MVP in his first season on the Los Angeles Dodgers 🏆
◽️ .310 BA
◽️ 54 HR
◽️ 59 SB
He joins Frank Robinson as the only players in MLB history to win both AL and NL MVP.
🔗
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
◽️ .310 BA
◽️ 54 HR
◽️ 59 SB
He joins Frank Robinson as the only players in MLB history to win both AL and NL MVP.
🔗
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
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Aaron Judge is your 2024 AL MVP ⭐️
◽️ .322 BA
◽️ 58 HR (led MLB)
◽️ 144 RBI (led MLB)
He's now the seventh player in Yankees history to win multiple MVPs.
🔗
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
◽️ .322 BA
◽️ 58 HR (led MLB)
◽️ 144 RBI (led MLB)
He's now the seventh player in Yankees history to win multiple MVPs.
🔗
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
November 21, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Aaron Judge is your 2024 AL MVP ⭐️
◽️ .322 BA
◽️ 58 HR (led MLB)
◽️ 144 RBI (led MLB)
He's now the seventh player in Yankees history to win multiple MVPs.
🔗
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
◽️ .322 BA
◽️ 58 HR (led MLB)
◽️ 144 RBI (led MLB)
He's now the seventh player in Yankees history to win multiple MVPs.
🔗
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
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New members of Congress select their offices today in the time honored tradition of the office lottery.
New York's Laura Gillen pulled #1 - meaning she gets to select her office first. Here's her reaction (it's safe to say, she was pretty excited):
New York's Laura Gillen pulled #1 - meaning she gets to select her office first. Here's her reaction (it's safe to say, she was pretty excited):
November 21, 2024 at 2:19 PM
New members of Congress select their offices today in the time honored tradition of the office lottery.
New York's Laura Gillen pulled #1 - meaning she gets to select her office first. Here's her reaction (it's safe to say, she was pretty excited):
New York's Laura Gillen pulled #1 - meaning she gets to select her office first. Here's her reaction (it's safe to say, she was pretty excited):
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Capital Tonight -- we host frmr OASAS Gen Counsel Rob Kent. Ryan Whalen updates us on Kensington Expressway construction; Kate Lisa reports on a bill requiring police to confiscate firearms when they respond to a DV incident. Tune in tonight at 7pm. @timw518.bsky.social @twinseamus.bsky.social
the word monday is on a red background
ALT: the word monday is on a red background
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Capital Tonight -- we host frmr OASAS Gen Counsel Rob Kent. Ryan Whalen updates us on Kensington Expressway construction; Kate Lisa reports on a bill requiring police to confiscate firearms when they respond to a DV incident. Tune in tonight at 7pm. @timw518.bsky.social @twinseamus.bsky.social
BLUESKY EXCLUSIVE: I ate too much homemade mac and cheese tonight. It’s delicious. Let me know if you want the recipe.
November 17, 2024 at 6:52 AM
BLUESKY EXCLUSIVE: I ate too much homemade mac and cheese tonight. It’s delicious. Let me know if you want the recipe.
I don’t know if Bluesky is broken or if it’s user error, but I can’t search for accounts I know exist.
November 14, 2024 at 3:19 PM
I don’t know if Bluesky is broken or if it’s user error, but I can’t search for accounts I know exist.
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Social media companies don’t want you to know this but they haven’t made an app yet that’s anywhere near as enjoyable as spinning around till you get dizzy and fall over
July 7, 2023 at 2:38 AM
Social media companies don’t want you to know this but they haven’t made an app yet that’s anywhere near as enjoyable as spinning around till you get dizzy and fall over
I picked the wrong (HBO) Max profile and resumes the Succession finale to the last 10 seconds 😑
May 29, 2023 at 4:13 AM
I picked the wrong (HBO) Max profile and resumes the Succession finale to the last 10 seconds 😑
Beautiful day for 3 flag football games
May 7, 2023 at 7:16 PM
Beautiful day for 3 flag football games
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My scale is clearly broken, but it also stuck at a weight I’m OK with so maybe I’ll keep it
May 4, 2023 at 6:06 AM
My scale is clearly broken, but it also stuck at a weight I’m OK with so maybe I’ll keep it
This is my keychain. I’m willing to go on the record and say it’s my favorite keychain ever (sorry Dave Matthews Fire Dancer bottle opener keychain). You can see it’s ripping which is not good for my keys.
May 4, 2023 at 4:39 AM
This is my keychain. I’m willing to go on the record and say it’s my favorite keychain ever (sorry Dave Matthews Fire Dancer bottle opener keychain). You can see it’s ripping which is not good for my keys.
Something feels familiar…
May 3, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Something feels familiar…