My Op Ed in The Hill Business ownership is not for the faint of heart. It takes grit, determination, and hard work. If I had realized just how difficult things would be when I opened my first shop in the early 1980s – a humble 300-square-foot store in the Poconos – I’m not sure if I would have gone through with it. But I am glad I did, and I have taken quite t … read more

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  [Ticonderoga, NY] March 5, 2025 – Joann Cartiglia, founder of The Queen’s Treasures, has been named the Toy Association’s “Advocate of the Year” for 2025, recognizing her years of dedicated legislative work on behalf of the toy industry. Cartiglia, a small business owner who makes magical dolls, furniture and accessories inspired by Laura I … read more

Saturday, August 26th will be the 103rd anniversary of a spectacularly momentous day in our country. Up until it was officially codified as an amendment to the Constitution, equal voting rights were not the accepted norm for women. A woman’s political representation came from her father, spouse, brother, son, or other men in her community. Thank goodness the women’s su … read more