During his speech to the New York Conference of Mayors in Saratoga Springs last week, Governor David Paterson made the dire announcement that state tax revenues have declined by 35 percent, which could... more »
With just 15 days left in the Legislative Session set to conclude June 22, a whole host of issues - from reforming Empire Zones, to easing the tax burden on localities and taxpayers - still need... more »
A few months ago, I sent out my 2009 Legislative Survey to constituents across our 129th Assembly District with the intention of learning their views on important public policy issues pending before the state... more »
In 2004, the Brennan Center for Justice - a respected, non-partisan public policy and law institute - issued a widely circulated report characterizing the New York State Legislature as the most... more »
While it probably won't come as a surprise for everyone who just finished paying their taxes, a recent Wall Street Journal editorial called New York the "tax capital of the world" - and for good reason. The $8.2... more »