Lighthearted & Lionhearted
Lighthearted & Lionhearted
This op-ed originally appeared in the Rochester Beacon December 8, 2025 On Tuesday night, the Monroe County Legislature will vote on whether to opt out of a new state requirement to create a short-term rental registry. Every other large upstate county including Erie, Onondaga, and Albany, is moving forward. We would be the only one walking …
Imagine walking down the street and coming across a game of three-card monte. The fast-talking dealer, the excitement in the air — it’s enticing, it’s flashy, and it promises quick rewards. The man in front of you is beaming, counting his winnings.
Those familiar with the game know better. Three-card monte is a classic confidence game — the dealer and his crew create the illusion of victory to lure unsuspecting citizens. The only way to win is not to play.