“Although I agree with some of the executive’s proposed initiatives, sound public policy does not come from a list of wish-list policy proposals but by working with the legislature to improve the lives of families across the state.

“Helping our middle-class families starts with fully funding our schools, improve our transit systems and reducing Albany’s burden on Long Island to lower our property-taxes. I am glad to be back in Albany and enthusiastic about starting the New Year with these goals in mind.”