New York State Remains an Agricultural Leader
Too often it goes unrecognized, but New York state is a leader in agriculture. The farmers in our state grow and produce a diverse range of commodities and Upstate’s nutrient-rich soils give way to so Read More
Poverty is Crushing Upstate Communities
Troubling new statistics from the Census Bureau highlight the stark reality of how bad upstate New York’s poverty rates have become. In fact, three upstate cities — Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester — h Read More
Here’s Why I Believe in America
It’s so easy these days to despair about the future of our country. It feels like half the people I run into just want to pull the covers over their heads and ignore the news. There’s dysfunction at Read More
Viewpoint: No Better Time than the Present to Prepare for Disaster
As this year’s hurricane season continues, small-business owners across upstate New York are urged to start preparing for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s theme is “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” So when and how should a small-business owner prepare? Read More
Outmigration is Draining New York’s Valuable Human Resources
Student enrollment in public schools in New York state is down to nearly its lowest point in close to 30 years. The reason for the drastic drop shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone living through ou Read More
Businesses Should Stick to Business, Stay Out of Politics
Suppose you run a small business, maybe a diner, or a shop, or a repair service. And suppose you hold strong political and social views. You hate this candidate and love his opponent. You hate — or l Read More
What Are Political Parties Good For? Plenty, Actually
If you take a dim view of our political parties, you’re in sterling company. So did George Washington. In his famous Farewell Address, our first president warned us against “the baneful effects of th Read More
You are Being Watched and Rated by the Tech Giants
You are being censored. You are being “watched” and rated articles you might read are being withheld from you. If you are on any social-media platform, that is. Welcome to the era of Big Brother. If Read More
New York State’s Infrastructure Crisis Will Be A Pricey Priority
It has been five years since the Cuomo administration sought approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) to install promotional “I Love NY” signs along major roadways across the state. The Read More
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