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OPINION: New York Cannot Force its Budget Problems onto the Taxpayers
New York State’s budgetary shortfalls due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic are substantial and in need of immediate attention. It’s likely we will
OPINION: Shop Local this Holiday Season and Support Community Small Businesses
[This year’s] holiday shopping season will undoubtedly look different from those in years’ past as normal commerce and retail activities have been disrupted to a
Election Numbers Encouraging Sign for Democracy, Assembly Minority Conference
[November 3rd’s] historic election was the culmination of a truly remarkable effort from representatives at every level of government. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 health
OPINION: Report Shows New Yorkers Eager to Leave
Tax climate and COVID weigh on residents Residents in New York want out; and as recent tax rankings show metrics that illustrate New York continues
Opinion: Crime Victims’ Families Who Fight for Justice are an Inspiration
OPINION [Recently], the Assembly Minority Conference joined the families of violent-crime victims to call for changes to New York’s parole procedures and implore the state
New Nursing-Home Policy is a Win for New York Families
New York families recently received some long-awaited good news with the announcement that restrictive nursing-home visitation policies were finally being adjusted. Nursing-home visits had been
OPINION: More Regulations on New York’s Farmers Could Stifle Agriculture Industry Forever
New York farms were among the economic sectors hit hardest by the economic fallout from COVID-19. Demand for supplies dropped dramatically and supply-chain issues completely
Cuomo has Bigger Problems than How ‘Substantive’ Chicken Wings Are
Government overreach has been a hallmark of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s time in office, but his recent dictates surrounding forced-food purchases at bars have crossed a
Reopening Parts of New York is Reason for Cautious Optimism
Certain areas of New York are finally making important steps in a positive direction after weeks of lockdown orders and business closures. While there is
Teachers Are Doing Incredible Work In These Difficult Times
They deserve our praise These last few months have been challenging for most everyone. Our normal routines and activities that previously provided structure have been