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The Legislative Session of Missed Opportunities
The 2018 legislative session has officially ended in Albany. Unfortunately, much of the dialogue in Albany was spent focused on President Trump instead of seizing
Depriving Youth Access to Target Sports is Nonsensical
A bill was recently put forward by a Manhattan lawmaker. Democratic Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal) that, if passed and signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, would do
Survey of Area Voters Finds Economy, High Taxes Among the Top Concerns
My office recently invited people in the 120th Assembly district to participate in a legislative survey, and more than 800 people took the time to
New York State Park Investments Continue
In recent years, New York State has made significant investments in our State parks. Specifically, additional funding has assisted in improvements at parks statewide and
Priority for 2018 Budget Should be Simple: Cut Property Taxes
Our property taxes are among the highest in the nation. New York state government needs to make structural changes if there is any hope for
More Funding for Roads, Bridges Needed to Help Upstate Economy
Improving and maintaining local roads and bridges is one investment the State can make that positively affects our Upstate communities, economies, and motorists. Yet during
Maple Producers Offer Farm to Table Opportunity with Maple Weekend
Our state’s unique forestry and climate — freezing nights and daytime thaws in late winter and early spring — make it perfect for maple-syrup production.
State Considers More Business Killing Regs
Unfortunately, New York State has a habit of creating policies that punish businesses. In the past two years, business owners in New York have had
Diplomas to Homeownership Program Would Assist Land Banks
For many New Yorkers, high student-loan debt and the cost of living can make it difficult to achieve the dream of owning a home. As
Cuomo Calls Federal Tax Law Economic Civil War but Fails to Show Facts
In his recent State of the State address, Gov. Cuomo called the recently passed federal tax reform bill “economic civil war” that will raise New