In 1994, the state began the Linked Deposit Program (LDP) to assist and encourage firms, manufacturers, and small businesses to make investments. This program offers

While not directly related to New York State (NYS) fiscal issues, some of the biggest policies included in this year’s state budget were changes to

New York’s property taxes are the highest in the nation. Tragically, this year’s state budget, instead of trying to provide some tax relief to our

Sometimes being an elected official can be challenging because you are forced to make difficult decisions. At times, I have had to vote on legislation

Our local roads and bridges are in need of serious investments. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli forecasts $89 billion in unmet local infrastructure needs

Our local ambulance companies and volunteer organizations provide a critical service to residents in need of medical transport. Many of us take for granted that

The 2019-20 New York State budget is due at the end of March. I recently joined some of my Assembly colleagues in Albany to push

New York has a reputation for enacting policies that are punishing to businesses. Over the past three years, business owners have had to absorb onerous

In an attempt to get ahead of the New York Legislature, on Jan. 15, Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave his annual budget address. He laid out

On Jan. 9, the New York State Legislature gaveled in for the first time this year marking the start to the 2019 legislative session. I