For nine straight years, the governor’s policies have failed to provide New Yorkers with a compelling vision for our economic future, not to mention a cure for our present ills. In fact, had the state’s employment grown at the same rate as the nation’s...

The governor’s plan to eliminate the displaced homemaker program – part of his latest budget proposal that includes drastic cuts to healthcare and education – is simply unacceptable. By proposing the closure of the center here in Syracuse, the governor...

With the holidays just around the corner, friends and family everywhere are preparing for the celebrations, reunions and get-togethers the season brings. But with the merriment comes the need for moderation and responsibility. December is National...

The members of New York’s Air National Guard 174th Fighter Wing exemplify why we celebrate Veterans Day. These men and women are right now risking their lives to serve their country in the Middle East. As a former member of the Army Reserves, these...

The recent recognition of National Fire Prevention Week is an important reminder of the danger that fire poses to our children and families. According to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), children under...

The statistics are startling. According to Vera House Inc., nearly 700 women and children in Onondaga County obtain shelter due to domestic violence annually. Police receive over 1,500 calls to domestic disputes every month. Twenty-five percent of homicide...

Despite ongoing legal issues over the National "Do Not Call" telemarketing list, the New York State law remains in effect. New Yorkers currently registered for the state’s "Do Not Call" list will automatically have their numbers...

October marks the 18th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to remember that steps can be taken to prevent and treat the disease. It’s also a time to celebrate breast cancer survivors and remember those who have lost their...

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 help...

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 realize,...

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...

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 bus...

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 hard,...