Opinion

OPINION: New York’s Changing Gun Laws: Here’s What You Need to Know

Gun owners, outdoor sportsmen and women, and stores selling firearms and ammunition are now subjected to some troublesome procedures and protocols after new regulations went into effect on Sept. 13. Read More

OPINION: Climate Change is an urgent, difficult challenge

We can no longer pretend that climate change is just a theory or that it’s a problem for the future. From deadly fires in Hawaii to devastating floods in the Northeast to record heat waves across much of the country, we see constant reminders of what a warming climate can do. Read More

OPINION: Recession soon? Unemployment jumps in the latest month

The national unemployment rate reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) rose from 3.5 percent to 3.8 percent in August as an additional 514,000 Americans said they could not find work in the BLS’s household survey. Read More

OPINION: Congressional Oversight Requires Asking the Right Questions

One of the hardest things to watch as Congress has evolved over the past decade or more is the extent to which its oversight muscles have atrophied. Read More

OPINION: We Can Fix the Migrant Mess by Calling a Special Session

The migrant crisis in New York continues to escalate. There are now more than 100,000 migrants whose records, including things like vaccination status for those about to be enrolled in our public schools, are a complete mystery to local and state officials. Read More

OPINION: U.S.–Japan–South Korea summit a foreign policy success

[August’s] Camp David summit of the leaders of the United States, Japan, and South Korea brought welcome positive news in the world of foreign policy. Read More

OPINION: NYS Parole Board Must Consider Victims Ahead of Criminals

The New York State Board of Parole will be deciding two important matters in the coming weeks, and I want to be clear how fervently the Assembly Minority Conference stands with the families of the victims of these heinous crimes. Read More

OPINION: It’s Not Just a Buzzword: Why Civility Matters in Congress

Given everything that’s been taking place on Capitol Hill, I’d guess you missed the announcement a few months back that the House Civility Caucus has been revived. Read More

OPINION: The Great New York State Fair is Back for 2023

One of the most-anticipated events of the year, the New York State Fair, opened on Aug. 23 in Syracuse and runs through Sept. 4. The annual Central New York tradition features exciting new acts and exhibits, and this year’s fair is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience for all ages. Read More