Identifying Local Opportunites
Marcus Manzoni
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January, 28, 2020
Identifying Local Opportunities
Article 1:
Title: N.Y. plastic grocery bag ban starts March 1, some fear confusion, loopholes
Link:https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Plastic-grocery-bag-ban-is-just-over-a-month-15008488.php
Description of story: There will be a plastic bag ban in New York starting on March 1st to help protect the environment. With this ban most stores will begin to charge a few cents for paper bags, but there is a loophole that if the plastic bag is thick enough it will be considered reusable. While it's better for the environment, some are worried about the transition and the cost of paper bags.
Description of problem: plastics bags are being banned and people are going to be charged for paper bags in New York.
Who has the problem: New York citizens, grocery stores, government officials
Article 2:
Title: Getting There: Thruway tolls may soon be completely cashless & more expensive
Link:https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Getting-There-Thruway-tolls-could-rise-15002796.php
Description of story: The New York State Thruway is turning to cashless tolls as well as increasing toll prices by the end of 2020. This will benefit Ez-Pass riders because they will pay a lower toll rate than those who are billed separately.
Description of problem: Toll prices are rising and can’t be paid with cash
Who has the problem: Non Ez-Pass travelers in the State of New York
Article 3:
Title: Community colleges grapple with enrollment crash
Link:https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Community-colleges-grapple-with-enrollment-crash-14971707.php
Description of story: Community Colleges, specifically those located in New York (focused in Albany - location of the Times Union) are seeing less students attending community colleges in the region
Description of problem: Community Colleges enrollment numbers have dropped by about 33% over the last decade
Who has the problem: Community Colleges, college staff, local businesses, New York State Government
Article 4:
Title: Price Chopper to shut Lansingburgh market
Link:https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Price-Chopper-to-shut-Lansingburgh-market-15008259.php
Description of story: A Local grocery store chain called Price Chopper is closing one of its locations in Lansingburgh New York due to future viability and a flooding issues from the Hudson River, 72 lost their jobs at that store but have been offered comparable positions at price chopper stores in the area.
Description of problem: A major grocery store went out of business in the town of Lansingburgh and people lost jobs and a place to buy food. One of the main issues was that the river floods and would ruin any business in that area.
Who has the problem: The people of Lansingburgh, Price Chopper
Article 5:
Title: Local beekeeper on honey varieties, how to help the bees
Link: https://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Buzzingwithactivity-14996110.php
Description of story: A local beekeeper in New York State's Capital Region talks about the importance of bees and how the beekeeping business works throughout the seasons
Description of problem: The bee population is beginning to suffer because people are using pesticides on their yard/weeds that bees often pollinate and it harms them. This could hurt local beekeepers and on a much larger scale worldwide agriculture
Who has the problem: Beekeepers, farmers, general population
Link: https://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Buzzingwithactivity-14996110.php
Description of story: A local beekeeper in New York State's Capital Region talks about the importance of bees and how the beekeeping business works throughout the seasons
Description of problem: The bee population is beginning to suffer because people are using pesticides on their yard/weeds that bees often pollinate and it harms them. This could hurt local beekeepers and on a much larger scale worldwide agriculture
Who has the problem: Beekeepers, farmers, general population
Good evening Marcus,
ReplyDeleteI also found an article from a different state that was about the plastic bag ban. I find it interesting that people are reacting similarly everywhere. We are so used to having plastic bags at stores that any change to this, upsets people. I liked that one of your stories about the bee is a national issue, but a local newspaper still reported it because it affects everyone.
Marcus, I enjoyed reading through your set of articles. I’ve followed the ban on plastic bags closely because the change will soon be coming to my hometown and people are experiencing similar anxieties. I think banning the bags is a valuable change that is good for the environment, but I understand that people are afraid of change. Once the ban goes into effect people will realize that this isn’t truly that drastic and, in a decade, or so we will all look back and question why we used plastic bags so frequently.
ReplyDeleteHello Marcus, thank you for informing me with your articles. I had no clue about the plastic bag ban. That affects lot of people especially if grocery stores are charging for paper bags. But there is alway a loop hole. I also enjoyed reading the segment on cashless tools. I currently already have a sun-pass, however I know this will speed up traffic on highways. However, increasing prices may cause people to find other routes to their destinations.
ReplyDeleteHi Marcus, great post! I thought New York’s local problems were very interesting. I think it is amazing that New York is implementing a plastic bag ban, this will help the environment so much. I do not even understand why people are so concerned about being charged for a paper bag, as the rest of the world seems to be doing this same thing just fine.
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