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Reacting to the State of the State & Work Ahead in 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her third State of the State Address [on Jan. 9], offering some broad policy proposals for 2024. Like years past, the
OPINION: Now is the Time to Come Together & Restore New York State
I [recently] spoke on the New York Assembly floor to outline the Assembly minority conference’s priorities as we take up legislation in 2024. Improving the
OPINION: Resolve and Resilience: Motivation for a New Year
[Now that we have turned] the page on another year, we reflect on the journey over the past 12 months and welcome the opportunity to
OPINION: New York’s Congressional Maps Get Thrown into Chaos
The process of redrawing election-district maps, which takes place every 10 years, is never a simple endeavor. Logical, thoughtful, and geographically reasonable election districts are
OPINION: New York’s Lofty Climate Goals Were Never Workable
New York State’s radical green-energy agenda has been destined for failure since the moment it was conceived. In its earliest stages, progressive supporters of the
OPINION: Shop Local and Support Your Community this Holiday Season
Small businesses are the backbone of New York’s communities and one of the most important elements of our state’s economy. Data from Empire State Development
OPINION: Clean Slate Act is Another Step Back for Public Safety In NYS
Nearly every public poll conducted in recent years has reflected a similar sentiment: crime is a significant problem in New York state. Yet [on Nov.
OPINION: Colleges Must Provide a Safe Learning Space for All Students
New York’s college campuses are no place for antisemitism, hate speech, or violence of any kind, and any university administration that fails to ensure as
OPINION: Public-safety solutions exist: time to take action
Living on edge, fearful they could be the next statistic in a surge of criminal activity in communities across the state — this should not
OPINION: Shocking Attacks Warrant Unified Support for Israel
Israel [on Oct. 7] was savagely attacked by the terrorist organization, Hamas. The brazen strike claimed the lives of more than 1,300 innocent civilians including