Tag Archives: PMA

Honoring My Grandfather, A Victim Of The 1918 Flu and Comparisons To Today

Posted on 01/05/2020 by John G. Testa

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many to look back to a time in our history when a similar world-wide outbreak occurred, the Spanish Influenza of 1918. For my family, this period in history has always been a poignant subject since … Continue reading →

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The Hudson Valley Gateway Region: The Cradle of America

Posted on 31/10/2018 by John G. Testa

Thank you to the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce for asking me to submit this piece about the importance of local history in their 2018-19 Annual Member Booklet:

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My Memories of the NY Jets in Peekskill

Posted on 05/09/2011 by John G. Testa

With the start of the new NFL football season this week and the high expectations for the NY Jets following last year’s outstanding showing, I thought I would reminisce about the years the Jets held their training camp in Peekskill. … Continue reading →