To prevent gang growth, governor looks to positively empower communities that are at risk with beneficial programs for youth As part of his State of the State agenda, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is proposing new plans to combat the notorious gang, MS-13. The gang — which has existed since the […]
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Publisher’s Corner: State GOP chairman is doing a great job in tough times
With apologies to my many like-minded friends from the liberal left (a gaggle of which I am one), I want to make a confession — I really like and respect Ed Cox, New York’s head Republican. It is an unlikely friendship. After all, I don’t really agree with him about […]
At start of budget season (and a re-election year), governor enjoys high marks from voters
Andrew Cuomo begins his eighth year as governor — and the annual budget season — with his best favorability rating since the middle of 2014. A new Siena released Tuesday shows that 62 percent of New York voters have a favorable view of Gov. Cuomo, compared to 30 percent who […]
You’ve heard of the “Three Tenors” …. How about the “Three Pols”?
You’ve all heard of the “Three Tenors” who owned the world of opera. They were Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti. Then in the word of bluegrass, there were the “Three Pickers,” Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs and Ricky Skaggs. It really doesn’t get any better than those two threesomes. […]
Cuomo, Schneiderman threaten lawsuit if the EPA declares Hudson River cleanup complete
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he and the state’s attorney general are prepared to sue the federal government if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency declares that the cleanup of the Hudson River complete, as they are expected to do this month. In an announcement Thursday afternoon, Cuomo and Attorney General Eric […]
Gov. Cuomo proposes taking guns away from domestic abusers
In his upcoming State of the State Address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will propose taking handguns, rifles and shotguns from New Yorkers convicted of domestic violence. In the last three years, Cuomo has begun releasing his major policy initiative for the coming year ahead of his actual State of the State […]
Gov. Cuomo vetoes expansion of pensions for corrections officers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed a bill last week that would have granted expansions of retirement programs for corrections officers and sheriff’s deputies. The bills (S.1850/A.6377), sponsored by Sen. Robert Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, and in the Assembly by Peter Abbate, D-Brooklyn, were passed by the Legislature just before the end of […]
Dr. Chartock reaches into his mailbag
I have made up some letters that reflect the kind of mail and comments I have been getting lately. Here goes: Dear Doctor Chartock: I keep hearing that Andrew Cuomo is gearing up to run for president. He can’t win, can he? Sign me, Kate in Kingston Dear Kate: Of course […]