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State Spending and Economic- Development Programs Lack Oversight
Ethics probes continue in the State capitol, this time with federal prosecutor Preet Bharara investigating the Buffalo Billion, the governor’s pet economic-development project, and Attorney
Latest Common Core Effort is All Too Familiar
Education reform made headlines recently, and to quote the late, great New York Yankees’ legend Yogi Berra, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” For
The Great New York State Fair Showcases the Best of New York
The Great New York State Fair is a wonderful tradition that truly encompasses the best this state has to offer. From Aug. 27 to Sept.
Taking Unilateral Action on Minimum Wage Unfair For All
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is preparing to take unilateral action to further artificially adjust labor rates. He has instructed Acting State Labor Commissioner Mario
A Budget That Leaves Out the Middle Class is Not Good Enough for New Yorkers
As New York state legislators Prepare for the second half of the Legislative session, it is vital we address the failures of the recently passed
As an elected official and legislative leader I have always pushed for measures that create jobs, promote growth, and enhance our quality of life. New
Finger Lakes Viticulture Center Begins a Promising New Chapter for Our Region and Wine Industry
It was an exciting week in our community, as we collectively celebrated the groundbreaking of what will be a transformative and historic endeavor. On Thursday,
Highly Skilled Manufacturing, Agribusiness Could Catalyze a Thriving Finger Lakes Economy
Part of what makes the Finger Lakes area so exceptional is its potential to be an economic generator for all of New York. The fertile
2013 Legislative Session — 2nd Half: Our Obligation & Opportunity
I am eager to join my colleagues in Albany to begin what I expect will be an active and effective remainder of the 2013 Legislative
Thruway Toll Hike Is A Road To Fewer Jobs, Weaker Economy
On May 30, the New York State Thruway Authority voted to hike tolls by 45 percent on certain trucks, the first step in its toll-hike