S & S Electric of NY,LLC

25/06/2024

After the rain… Olde Post Road Golf Club

14/06/2024

Building a pool? In Rensselaer County marking out the path for the future pool lines for S & S Electric of NY,LLC.

29/05/2024

Meanwhile, on the 17th green….

07/05/2024

On a wonderful spring day, I’m out in Johnstown installing a car charger for a customer. Everytime I go past a certain hedge, a Robin starts squawking and making a big commotion. I finally realized why.

12/04/2024

Make your way to the Crisp Cannoli car show on Father’s Day!

06/04/2024

Installed some bluebird houses around the open space areas of Old Post Road Golf Club today. Hoping to cultivate some bluebird families for viewing and insect control.
Thank you to Fred from the Rensselaer County Conservation Alliance for delivering the birdhouses to our doorstep.

06/04/2024

Mike Rowe is on point about many things in this article.
It’s worth the read.
Wesley Staroba

Off the Wall

Heidi Heidel writes...

Mike - You have lost me as a fan unless you can open your eyes to what you have done and apologize loudly. If you truly want to build a stronger world through the trades, then uplift the trades without beating down anyone else.

Hello Heidi,

Thanks for participating in what turned out to be a very lively conversation here on my humble page. I appreciate your comments and understand that you are disappointed by mine. Well, you are not alone. Over ten thousand people weighed in, and more than a few believe I was out of line for criticizing Harvard’s decision to encourage students to organize "affinity celebrations" according to race and ethnicity. Some of those people said my comments were “tone deaf," and lacked “empathy and sensitivity.” Others said I was disqualified from having an opinion because I’m not a minority and I didn’t go to Harvard. The most consistent criticism was that my views reeked of "white privilege.”

I appreciate the feedback, but remain unpersuaded by these criticisms. The facts are undeniable – when you throw an affinity party called “The Black Celebration,” or “The Arab Celebration,” you are clearly celebrating race and ethnicity above all else. (And no, Heidi, just because the website says, “everyone is welcome,” doesn’t change the fact that these affinity parties are designed to attract people with similar backgrounds.)

The point of my post was not to suggest that Harvard students have no right to form groups based on race or ethnicity; it was to simply say that the most important kind of affinity among people has nothing to do with race or ethnicity. Real affinity comes when you encounter people from different backgrounds and get to know them. Real affinity happens through the exchange of ideas and beliefs and friendly debate. Alas, the affinity being celebrated at Harvard is based primarily on race and ethnicity. The Black Celebration, The Arab Celebration, The Jewish Celebration...these celebrations are by definition, fueled by an underlying assumption that people who look the same or come from the same place, all think the same way. And that, I believe, is the very definition of racist. At the very least, it seems an odd thing to prioritize, especially if you’re running the most esteemed university in the country, where the most important form of diversity should be the diversity of thought. Pity, there is no such celebration for that.

As for you, Heidi, and the handful of others who have threatened to stop being my fan if I don’t apologize for sharing a belief you find objectionable, I do hope you’ll reconsider. My intention was not to drive you away. But I’m not inclined to apologize for saying something I don’t regret saying. Where’s the integrity in that? And while we’re on the subject, what exactly led you to assume the threat of your imminent departure from this page would compel me to abandon my arguments and beliefs? Do you really suppose I'm that hungry for your approval? By all means, Heidi, let yourself out if you can’t tolerate a difference of opinion. There are plenty of other public figures who see the world as you do, and lots of other pages for which you might share a greater...affinity? But seriously, I hope you'll feel free to return. Everyone is welcome here.

As for your second point, that’s a fair one. I didn’t have to promote my own foundation by comparing trade schools with the Ivy League. I only did so because I felt like it. Like you, Heidi, I saw something out in the world that I disagreed with and chose to exercise my freedom to speak about it. So, I did. Admittedly, I did so in part because I knew the juxtaposition would invite a robust conversation, and I hoped that conversation might encourage people to take advantage of my scholarship program. (It worked, by the way.) But regardless of my fondness for trade schools, and my disdain for what’s happening in the Ivy league, I didn’t need to compare and contrast the two. But I did, and now, since the p**p is out of the goose, I think I’ll double down. Because believe it or not, Heidi, I’m not a foe of Harvard, or of the Ivy League in general. I understand how vitally important our university system is to America, but I’m very worried that the people in charge of our most prestigious universities are screwing things up in a big way. In my opinion, places like Harvard should be celebrating merit, work ethic, and initiative, above all else. Which is precisely what we do at…

Wait for it…

The mikeroweWORKS Foundation!

mikeroweWORKS is proud to welcome men and women of all races and all ethnicities to apply for a work ethic scholarship today. We’re giving away a million dollars this month to those individuals who share our affinity for a solid work ethic, a positive attitude, and a desire to master a skill that’s in demand. It’s not that we’re disinterested in your race or your ethnicity. It’s just that we value other things a whole lot more, and seek to celebrate those qualities.

All are welcome to apply at mikeroweWORKS.org.
You too, Heidi!

30/03/2024

Sometimes this is how you need to enlighten your potential customers. It is respectful but to the point.

CLIENT – How much will it cost to do this job?
CONTRACTOR - $2,800 dollars.

CLIENT – That’s too expensive for this job!
CONTRACTOR – How much do you think it should cost?

CLIENT – $800 max! It’s a simple job!
CONTRACTOR – I can’t do the job for so little.

CLIENT – People in your line of work wants to make a huge profit!
CONTRACTOR – I’m sorry you feel this way. Why don’t you do the job?

CLIENT – But, but, I don’t know how to do any of that.
CONTRACTOR – For $900, I can teach you everything you need to know to do the job. You can then use $800 to do the job, and you’re still saving $1,100. Also, you will obtain all the knowledge and the experience for the next time you need to do this job.

CLIENT – Deal!
CONTRACTOR – Great! To start, you need to buy tools. You will need a chipping hammer, a nail gun, a laser, a drill, a mixer machine, PPE, and some other things.

CLIENT – But, I don’t have any of those tools and I can’t buy all that for just one job!
CONTRACTOR – Ok. I can rent you my tools for another $300. You’re still saving $800.

CLIENT – That’s cutting my savings, but I will rent your tools.
CONTRACTOR – Perfect! I’ll be back Saturday and we can start.

CLIENT – Wait! I can’t Saturday. I only have time today.
CONTRACTOR – I’m sorry, I only teach others on Saturdays. I have to prioritize my time and my tools needs to be in other jobs I have during the week.

CLIENT – Ok then. I will sacrifice my family’s plans on Saturday.
CONTRACTOR – Right, me too! Oh, I forgot. If you’re going to do the job yourself, you need to buy the materials. There’s a high demand nowadays, so your best bet is to get a truck and be at the hardware store by 6am before other contractors get there.

CLIENT – AT SIX IN THE MORNING? On Saturday? That’s too early for me. I don’t even have a truck!
CONTRACTOR – I guess you’ll have to rent one. By the way, do you have some helpers to help you load the truck?

CLIENT – You know what? I’ve been thinking. Probably is better for you to do the job. It’s better to pay you to do the job right and not having to go through all that hassle.
CONTRACTOR – Good thinking. Sign here and let me get to work.

This is the truth.

People are not just paying for a job, they are paying for knowledge, experience, tools, time, family sacrifices, and other things you bring to the table.

Don’t let others dictate your worth.

~Unknown Author

28/03/2024

Last minute cancellation for TOMORROW!!

Appointment will be open for ceramic coating packages only.

Skip the line and look good for spring. 😎

Call/text 518-605-7255 asap!

**cool cars courtesy of S & S Electric of NY,LLC.

23/03/2024

Be careful out there. Stay away from downed power lines!!!

14/03/2024

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
If you can’t make it to Katz’s Deli in the City (or you don’t want to take a chance getting mugged) this is the next best option.

05/01/2024

With The Home Depot – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉

01/01/2024

Everyone
Happy New Year to everyone from S & S Electric!

19/12/2023

S & S S & S Electric of NY,LLC, Wesley Staroba customers please make note of this important feature change!

19/12/2023

Inside work on a rainy day.
Wesley Staroba

Working at Schenectady Steel Co., Inc today. Went to the truck to grad some equipment and was greeted by this end to end rainbow.

19/12/2023

Working at Schenectady Steel Co., Inc today. Went to the truck to grad some equipment and was greeted by this end to end rainbow.

09/11/2023

Electrical panel and metering at our rental in Iceland.

11/08/2023

Another satisfied customer generator and transfer switch installation today in Delmar.

14/07/2023

Valid point if the education is applied correctly.

09/07/2023

Just had a great breakfast at Eadilyn’s Table.
Julia provided outstanding service!
Highly recommend the food and service of this establishment!😎👍

31/05/2023

This is how you make electricity.

15/05/2023

10/05/2023

Support our local businesses!👍

10/05/2023

10/05/2023

Working at the steel mill today.

09/05/2023

Attending to some clients s in Saratoga today.

17/04/2023

Kids are finally getting it:
Trade school is where the money is at with little to no debt!

Colleges are seeing few students register for classes across America. Instead, many students are opting into trade schools that offer more affordable and promising paths to a job.

05/03/2023

Car charging stations and the required outlets for them are getting more and more popular. When considering that new electrical car purchase, check to see what size electrical service you have and make sure it can handle the added electrical load needed for your new vehicle.
If you are not sure, feel free to give us a call or text and S & S Electric can review your existing conditions to make sure your electrical service is safe and can accommodate your new car charging needs.