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OPINION: Let’s resolve to strengthen Congress
The start of a new year is traditionally a time to reflect on past failures and make resolutions for doing better. Here’s a suggestion for members of Congress: They should resolve to start asserting their rightful role as a separate and coequal branch of government. Such a resolution will need to extend well past 2026. […]
OPINION: Reflecting on Micron’s Historic Groundbreaking
I had the privilege of attending Micron Technology’s historic groundbreaking [on Jan. 16] and want to take a moment to reflect on what this milestone means for our community, and acknowledge the many people who helped make it possible. It is impossible to overstate the significance of this moment for Central New York. Today’s event
OPINION: It’s Too Expensive to Live In New York; In 2026, We Must Do Something About It
As a concept, “affordability” has become a popular buzzword for policymakers. Everyone says they want to deliver it for their constituents — especially now as the 2026 legislative session in New York has officially begun — which is unsurprising, as it would seem silly to indicate anything else. The reality for New Yorkers isn’t matching
OPINION: Jobless Rate Falls to 4.4% After Rising for 34 Months
But is the worst behind us? After rising for 34 months, unemployment took a dip in December 2025, with the unemployment rate dropping from a revised 4.5 percent down to 4.4 percent. And, the unemployment level fell by 278,000 from 7.78 million down to about 7.5 million. This is great news for the economy, and
OPINION: Extend the Spirit Of Giving Into the New Year
Each holiday season provides the opportunity for communities to come together for the greater good, and this past year was no different. While many may feel overwhelmed checking items off their holiday shopping lists, the spirit of giving consistently rises above the rush to buy more and do more. Looking into this new year doesn’t
OPINION: Participating In Civic Life is Our Duty as Citizens
It’s a fundamental premise of American democracy that our elected representatives will do what we expect them to do. That doesn’t mean we can dictate every action they take. Overall, however, their job is to represent their constituents, not anyone else. But here’s the catch. Politicians can only do what we want if they know
OPINION: Taxpayers’ Breaking Point: N.Y.’s Most-Persistent Problem
New York households in every region of the state are struggling with the realities of rising energy prices and more-expensive grocery bills, straining budgets to their max. The cost of living in New York state isn’t just a passing storm. It’s a full-blown nor’easter, blanketing residents under an insurmountable financial burden. New York’s persistent affordability
OPINION: Dismissing politics as “dirty” is wrong & self-defeating
I’m often struck by how often I meet people who think that all politics are dirty. They view politics as innately unethical, something they should avoid altogether. They stereotype politicians as dishonest and corrupt. I spent decades working in politics, and I can say with confidence that this view is mistaken and deeply unfair. It’s
OPINION: Supporting N.Y.’s Disability Community Benefits Us All
The Office of the New York State Comptroller [recently] issued an encouraging report indicating labor-force participation for working-age individuals with disabilities rose 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024. This is welcome news, and I am glad to see initiatives aimed at increasing participation from the disability community have made an impact. However, more work
OPINION: Pro-Inflation Democrats Oppose Trump’s Plan To Help Farmers Boost Production
“The reason farmers need relief at all is largely because Donald Trump betrayed them and decimated their businesses with his disastrous tariffs.” That was Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y) making a speech on the Senate floor on Dec. 8 opposing President Donald Trump’s $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. The program is actually
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