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State Must Focus on Ending Economic-Development Spending Corruption
The economic-development programs touted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo have been vehicles of corruption, with certain individuals gaming the system to make a buck on the
New York Education Investment Must Focus on All Students
I’m convinced that New York has some of the best and brightest students in the nation. However, New York State is constantly making a challenge
2018 State of the State: A Rehash of the Same Old Progressive Shtick
During Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State speech, he spoke at length of his lofty and highly politicized ideals, but offered little in terms
The Budget Process Remains Broken
Think about this for a moment: Two days away from a federal shutdown, Congress comes up with a stopgap measure to keep the government operating
New York Needs A Climate Where Small Businesses Can Flourish
Some of us are getting back out in our gardens right about now. We’re starting to feel the warmth of spring and things are beginning
New York State Must Go Much Further in Ethics Reform
Let’s face it, New York State has a bad track record when it comes to governmental ethics. A bunch of bad actors and faithless officials
Work With Local Governments, Not Against Them
New York State has often taken the wrong approach to working with our local governments and communities. One of the things I enjoy most about
Cut Corruption Off at its Roots
Scandal after scandal, Albany has been unwilling and unable to police itself on matters of public corruption. It is so bad that shocking headlines involving
Assembly Democrats Walk Away from Ethics Reform
New Yorkers no longer have the patience to be politely dissatisfied with the state’s performance in delivering meaningful ethics reform. They are fed up with
Middle-Class New Yorkers Deserve a Break
On a regular basis, residents of the Mohawk Valley and North Country carefully craft responsible budgets for their families. Lawmakers in Albany, however, aren’t nearly