Opinion

OPINION: Biden needs to look in the mirror on inflation increase

President Joe Biden is pointing fingers all over the world for inflation that has been going on for more than a year for the dramatic increase in the costs of goods and services in America. Read More
OPINION: Democracy Takes It On The Chin In Redistricting

Around the country, states have been taking on the task of coming up with new lines for congressional districts. Read More
OPINION: It’s about time that New York’s school mask mandate ended

Finally, after years of forced masking in schools, our children can see the smiles of their friends and the faces of their teachers. Read More
OPINION: We can do more to fight poverty

American policymakers have a very full plate. They’ve got to grapple with health care, education, the environment, economic growth and more. The list goes on and on. Read More
OPINION: New Yorkers Can Comment on Consequences of Climate Goals

Amid the worst inflation in 40 years, New Yorkers are forced to tighten their belts to manage persistent, skyrocketing prices. Read More
OPINION: The Ongoing Need for Congressional Reform

Reforming the rules by which the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate operate isn’t usually the stuff of breathless headlines. Read More
OPINION: State booster-shot mandate reversal is a win for health-care heroes

Under pressure from health-care providers, myself, and many other elected officials, the New York State Department of Health announced [Feb. 18] that it would not be enforcing a booster-shot mandate for health-care workers that was scheduled to start on [Feb. 21.] Read More
OPINION: China commands our attention

The 2022 Winter Olympics, [having recently wrapped up] in Beijing, again focused the world’s attention on China. Read More
OPINION: The Pattern of Government Overreach Continues in Albany

New York’s mask mandate for businesses finally ended [on Feb. 10]. On [Feb. 9], Gov. Kathy Hochul lifted an executive order requiring masks to be worn indoors for some places, but she has kept the requirement in place for children in schools. Read More