October represents National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I recently spoke at the “Walk with Me” rally, an event sponsored by the New York State Assembly and the Maxwell Women’s Caucus at Syracuse University. This collaborative effort aims...

I know our families are facing tough times here in Central New York. The cost of living has increased sharply and the governor’s economic development policies have failed to produce the number of jobs necessary to sustain our local work force. As a...

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...