Sustainable communities need to have sustainable infrastructure. Now you can check the safety of the bridges you cross in upstate New York — or anywhere else in the U.S.

This MSNBC map shows the condition and inspection dates for more than 100,000 bridges in the U.S. Read more »

We see encouraging signs that New York State agriculture is making strides towards adopting more sustainable management practices - and Finger Lakes viticulture is no exception. The other day we were pleased to see a newsletter in the mail from Hosmer Winery which among other things talked about the progress they are making towards sustainable grape production. The folks at Hosmer recently completed a “Sustainable Viticulture Self-Assessment Workbook” in order to take a close look at their production practices and how they might be improved. Read more »

Where is upstate New York headed? I believe the whole upstate region has enormous potential, and through wise management we may face a very bright future indeed. Your community does not have to be a place that young people just want to leave as soon as they graduate. My community does not have to be the place that cars only pass through on their way to Somewhere Else.

My community today actually shows some promising signs that it is becoming a destination in its own right — indeed, a place where young people would prefer to raise their families. What about your community? Read more »