Each year, the state is called on to pay debt it has created, and this week that call came in the form of a budget resolution. The state has, once again, used a taxpayer-funded credit card to rack up millions in additional spending leaving New Yorkers...

Governor Paterson today introduced his plan to reduce New York’s budget deficit. Although I applaud his effort and am glad that he has initiated a forum for open dialogue, the plan continues New York’s record of fiscal irresponsibility, and, in the...

I appreciate the effort which goes into these public hearings being conducted by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and appreciate the opportunity to be heard. Given the potential impact on our local communities, it is imperative that a...