Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
To the editor: After the Court of Appeals tossed out the redistricting maps for congressional and state Senate seats, the new date of the primary has been scheduled for August 23rd. I think this is a form of voter suppression. I believe that the New York State Legislature should petition […]
To the editor: I have been reading with interest your articles about the resignation of Lt. Governor Benjamin. I also have been reading reports of the lack of influence most of the former lieutenant governors of the state have had with the governors they have served with. The question I […]
To the editor: The New York State Legislature should increase the maximum income amount that would make senior citizens eligible for partial senior tax breaks. The last time the state Legislature increased the amount for Westchester County seniors and seniors around New York state was more than 15 years ago. […]
New York state is at a public health and safety crossroads, and yet again current leadership has proven they are unable to discern the right direction. Recently, two decisions handed down from misguided liberals in New York have further put the public at risk as there appears to be no […]
Guest column from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Voters across New York state will be heading to the polls to make critical decisions regarding which candidates will represent them in the coming term. This year, it is especially important residents get out and vote as elections featuring local candidates, typically, […]
To the Editor, There are many important provisions in this year’s state budget, including record funding for our schools, our environment, and our healthcare system. I want to highlight a budget provision that has not gotten much attention: the property tax circuit breaker, totaling $382 million this year and helping […]
To the editor, Who is Larry Penner to decide that a private citizen cannot run for office based upon him being the son of a former mayor and never having built a business? Last I looked, nothing in the Consolidated Laws of New York state will cause a candidate to […]
To the editor: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s son Andrew announced himself as potential candidate for the Republican Party as candidate for governor. It belongs in the comics section. Young Andrew is attempting to trade in on his famous father’s name. You need more than inheritance of a name to be successful in any enterprise. He has […]