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John Schieszer is an award-winning national journalist and radio and podcast broadcaster of The Medical Minute

JOHN SCHIESZER

September 1, 2021 at 12:00 a.m.


On September 11, 2001, I Became an Archivist

But on September 11, 2001, I decided to document the historic event in a way no one else would

Recollections of a New York City Police Officer

“I initially heard radio traffic on my portable radio and I knew something very serious had happened.”

The Wrought Iron Fence: Another layer of history

It was September 2002 and my 40th class reunion from Curtis High School, Staten Island. Five of us classmates boarded the Staten Island ferry to pay respects at Ground Zero, before the evening reunion festivities began.

Ignite Aging Symposium

Ignite Aging Symposium, hosted annually by the de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging, features a sampler of short research talks followed by a question-and-answer session

Summer Jobs in the 1950s

The summer job with the best learning experience was as a car hop at Manners during the summer before college

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Domicile

"...many bedrooms and places to pee."

Win $25 or even $100!

Now, in addition to the $25 contest, every month we also offer the chance to $100!

The Lover

I thought I knew love.

HOT

"historical hotzilla"

With Fins and All

"I’d need three more to fill my plate."

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Enjoy hot summer nights with simple, cool salads

These salad meals are refreshing, healthy, and low in sodium.

Nice and Hot

"Light the match— Whoosh! It’s gone."

Covered wooden bridges are iconic Vermont

The covered bridges of Vermont are often found on postcards, in books and stories about the state and on many different social media sites. They’re the settings for idyllic, scenic drives, weddings and ghost tales.

Bishop’s Lodge melds luxury with authenticity for an enchanting respite

The wait is over. After a $75 million restoration, Bishop’s Lodge, now an Auberge Resort, has reopened its doors and the excitement is palpable. Situated on 317 acres bordering the Santa Fe National Forest, this famed New Mexico property offers a crafted approach to luxury, imbued with a southwestern aesthetic.