The governor has signed legislation I supported that increases income eligibility for the "Over 65" property tax exemption to $24,000 (A.8930-A). Increasing income eligibility levels for programs like the ‘Over 65’ tax exemption will...

It’s a traditional complaint: young people often feel their voices go unheard. They say that those in power don’t listen to their concerns and don’t care what they think, and so they fail to see the importance of voting. What they don’t...

As the lights went out almost three weeks ago, the true, bright face of New York shone through, radiating the good nature and good will for neighbor and community that we’ve seen time and again in the face of calamity. It was a beautiful scene in...

The start of a new school year is here and it’s important for parents to prepare their children for the challenges ahead. There are some simple things parents can do to help their children have a successful and safe school year – from discussing...

As the saying goes, a job well done is its own reward. But across Central New York – in stores and businesses, construction sites and factories – all of us reap the benefits of the thousands of people who wake up each morning dedicated to doing...

Driving is a big responsibility. Once you step inside a vehicle there is the potential to not only harm yourself and your passengers, but also those you share the roadway with. That’s why I supported a new law allowing motorists under 18 to learn...

A few years ago, New York’s state government created a law that helped to protect quiet family dinners and relaxing weekend afternoons. That law set up the state’s Do-Not-Call Registry, a list residents can sign up for to stop receiving calls...