Village Board Trustee Mike Abrams has been elected mayor of the village of Kinderhook. After beating Siena College student Quinn Murphy and Barry Knights, the 41-year-old will start his two-year term in early April.
You can look to horse racing for an example of something that works. Yes, you’re right: It is amazing. You probably don’t want to be reminded of the ubiquitous dysfunction in these troubling days, but the next time it overwhelms you, the next time it gives you a headache, just think of Texas horse racing.