STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
Radium water as energy drinks, cigarettes as a cure for asthma, asbestos as a fireproofing agent—there are many relics of the early 20th century weRead More…
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NON-CITIZENS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) The past week saw the Assembly not in session, affording me the opportunity to eRead More…
Deadline Nearing for Enhanced Senior STAR Tax Credit
The deadline for seniors in most municipalities to apply for greater property tax savings through the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1.Read More…
Fallen Firefighter’s Birthday Sparks Renewed Call for Bail Reform
For Jim Steinberg, passing “Billy’s Law” is personal, and on what would have been his son’s 40th birthday he and his family are renewing theirRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
In the thick of budget season, I thought I’d take a moment to break down the process involved in its formation. Budget negotiations are scheduled onRead More…
PRESIDENT’S DAY AND THE LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Following the conclusion of the Revolutionary War in 1783, George Washington wasRead More…
More Prison Closures Could Be On The Horizon
If Governor Kathy Hochul gets her way, the state will expedite the closure of up to five prisons this coming year. Her proposal comes on the heels oRead More…
THE PROBLEM WITH THE GOVERNOR’S NEW SCHOOL AID PLAN
An element I did not touch on with much depth in my previous review of the governor’s budget proposal has become one of the most prescient, and thatRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
In Albany this week, I met with representatives from Valley View, the county’s nursing home; school bus operators to discuss their legislative priorRead More…
The Controversial Use of Political Smear Campaigns: Lawn Signs Weaponized
By Myrek Zastavnyi In the world of politics, competition and rivalry are expected. Candidates vie for the favor of the electorate, seeking to proveRead More…