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Syracuse College Promise Collaborative
As a community, we are often confronted with issues that seem beyond our influence to impact. Of late, poverty, and the systemic challenges that enable
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
How Trump got this far and why the pundits never saw it coming
A big question about Donald Trump is how did they get it so wrong? That is the pundits, the party elite, consultants, editorial writers, 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
Business Tax Cuts Help Everyone
If you remember the movie “Animal House,” you remember Bluto — John Belushi’s character. In one scene, he exhorts his glum fraternity pals. He gives
Middle-Class New Yorkers Deserve a Break
On a regular basis, residents of the Mohawk Valley and North Country carefully craft responsible budgets for their families. Lawmakers in Albany, however, aren’t nearly
Some politicians cannot understand why so many folks hate politicians. To help them understand, I suggest they simply listen to themselves. Let’s take the battle
The Missing Half of Congress’s Job
Every now and then, I’m asked if I miss Congress. My stock answer is that no, I don’t really miss it, but there are definitely
The Consolidation Contradiction
New York State has established itself over time as a nationally recognized leader for red tape, overregulation, and its stifling business climate. So why is
Updating New York’s water infrastructure must be a priority
New York state is facing one of its greatest challenges yet — our drinking and waste-water infrastructure is in critical need of updates and repairs.
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