In December, Governor David Paterson released his 2009-10 Executive Budget proposal with the promise to New Yorkers that during this economic downturn our state would craft a fiscally responsible budget... more »
We all know that New York is facing the toughest economic conditions it has seen since perhaps the Great Depression. Unemployment may reach ten percent, retirement plans and stock portfolios have been... more »
When Governor David Paterson unveiled his 2009-10 state budget proposal in December, I was outraged to learn he expected already struggling businesses and families to pay... more »
Faced with a budget deficit of $1.6 billion, Governor David Paterson recently pushed a plan through the state Legislature aimed at closing that budget gap. Unfortunately this so-called... more »
It has been an exciting week for the nation and New York State. The inauguration of the 44^th president and the appointment of our junior Senator have brought renewed hope that... more »