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The Time for Transparency is Now
A number of years ago, when asked about an ethics overhaul of the state executive branch, Governor Andrew Cuomo responded that such an overhaul wasn’t
Addressing college affordability
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli recently released a report that indicates that over the last decade, student-loan debt for New Yorkers has grown by
Veterans’ Resources Provide Important Employment Connections
Recently, my office was contacted by a family member of a decorated soldier who had retired after serving 20 years in the Army at Fort
Repeated Corruption Prompts Meaningful Pension-Forfeiture Reform
During the last week of session, the New York State Legislature passed a resolution to amend the state constitution to permit the forfeiture of state
‘Move Over Law’ Expanded to Include Volunteer Responders
New York State’s “Move Over Law” has recently expanded to better protect volunteer emergency responders attending to distressed or disabled vehicles along roads and highways.
Sport Fishing Adds to Local Economy, Summer Fun
With summer well underway, many have had the chance to enjoy a summer sport or activity, and for many Central and Northern New Yorkers, the
Women’s History: Right to Vote had Beginnings in upstate New York
March marked Women’s History Month. And, many of the early crusaders who fought for the right to vote lived in upstate New York. Men and
A Better Alternative to Raising the Minimum Wage
With the deadline for the state budget approaching, one of the most contentious issues remaining is whether the state’s minimum wage should be increased to
State Needs to Fully Restore School Funding in Budget
Providing our youth with the opportunity for a strong education is one of the most important jobs of our government. Unfortunately, the education system has
More Resources, Prevention Efforts Needed to Combat Heroin Epidemic
It is well known that opioid and heroin addiction has increased throughout the nation in the last decade. According to the federal Centers for Disease