Governor hopes to expand year-round use of the fairgrounds following $50 million renovation The 2016 New York State Fair, which ended on Labor Day, has generated the highest level of attendance in its 175-year history, shattering numerous records over the course of its twelve day run, according to the […]
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New law requires students to get meningitis vaccine before starting school
Beginning September 1, all public and private school students entering 7th and 12th grades in New York state will be required to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease in order to attend school, thanks to a new state law. Meningococcal disease is a rare but dangerous disease that strikes without […]
In politics, turnabout is fair play
There seems to be a fierce contest of wills between Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo and there is a lot of speculation about both men looking for surrogates to defeat one another in their coming reelection campaigns. Neither man is particularly popular. De Blasio’s reputation among a […]
Politics is a meat market
Our elections have become a huge industry. Obviously, the more money — and it’s now in the billions of dollars — needed to fund the system, the more important money will become in winning. This means that politicians will always be asking for money. As Kurt Vonnegut said, “In this […]
The whole thing makes me queasy
Donald Trump suggests that the system is “rigged.” He should know — he’s been playing the system for years as giant real estate developers are known to do. Let’s stop for a moment and examine whether New York’s political system is rigged. It is, of course, and I can prove […]
Trump won’t help Republicans keep state Senate, say NY voters
A majority of registered voters polled by the Siena Research Institute are recognizing the possibility that Republicans could lose control of the state Senate this year, thanks to Hillary Clinton’s commanding lead over Donald Trump in New York. Echoing the sentiment of Albany pundits, only 31 percent of voters […]
Doctors, patients urge Cuomo to sign law that changes ‘fail first’ treatment
Dozens of patients and health care providers lined the steps of the Capitol during a recent rally to demand that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sign a “step therapy” reform bill into law, giving patients and their doctors more power to choose treatment options. Patients suffering from lupus, cancer, HIV/Aids, mental health, […]
Senate website wins accolades at national conference, may serve as template for other legislatures
The New York state Senate was recognized for having the best legislative website in the country by the National Conference of State Legislatures and received the 2016 Online Democracy Award. The Online Democracy Award is given each year to a legislature, legislative chamber, or caucus whose website helps […]