Economic Forecast for CNY Optimistic for 2019
Vigilance needed for continued progress The annual Economic Forecast Breakfast event [held on Jan. 9] was an opportunity to take a closer look at how a robust year of growth and investments in 2018 h Read More
Setting 2019 Legislative Priorities
On Jan. 9, the New York State Legislature gaveled in for the first time this year marking the start to the 2019 legislative session. I always look forward to this day. It brings a renewed sense of hop Read More
This Bud’s for you, Deplorable
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D–MA) has joined the ranks of us deplorables now. After announcing for president, she did a livestream broadcast from her kitchen. In it, she grabs a beer from the fridge and Read More
What a Changing Climate Means for Government
Looking back at 2018’s weather-related news, it seems clear that this was the year climate change became unavoidable. I don’t mean that the fires in California, coastal flooding in the Carolinas, and Read More
Small Businesses Make Big Impact on Local Economy
Before the latest holiday shopping season, many voices encouraged the public to shop locally during Small Business Saturday and the rest of the holiday season, reminding consumers that gifts and servi Read More
In the days following former President George H. W. Bush’s death, it was impossible to ignore the mood that settled over much of the country: a yearning for the civility, dignity, and inclusiveness th Read More
Yes, Americans are truly exceptional — in one respect
A week at the Mayo Clinic got me thinking. About NFL teams, my high-school basketball team, and our Constitution. And whether Americans are exceptional. Whew! Yes, the clinic boasts many top doctors. Read More
Among My Biggest Disappointments in Politics is Voter Suppression
The other day, a friend asked what surprised me most about politics. This may seem strange, but I’d never really thought about the question. My response was off-the-cuff but heartfelt. The biggest su Read More
The Wild White House Press Corps
We are like the frogs that don’t leap from the pot as the temperature rises to a boil. When it comes to the White House press corps we are. As are they, the press guys and gals. By that, I mean that Read More
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