Opinion

Planning New York’s Financial Future Will Take Transparency

We are beginning to be able to quantify the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus health crisis, and although the numbers may seem scary, there is much we can do to ensure New York endures an Read More

Reasons for Hope in a Dark Time

We are living in a difficult time. Our country and its communities are deeply polarized; many Americans distrust one another as well as the government and other institutions. The novel coronavirus has Read More

It’s Time to Start Getting Back to Work

Over the years, our Assembly Republican conference has consistently warned against one-size-fits-all solutions for New York state, one of the most regionally diverse in the union. What works for the r Read More

How Congress Has Changed

If you feel like Congress has become less productive, less functional, and more partisan — you’re right. I have been thinking a lot lately about how it’s changed over the years since I served there in Read More

New York State Farmers Need Our Help

Though the COVID-19 virus has taken a horrific toll on our state, our disciplined adoption of social-distancing practices has prevented even worse outcomes. Public-health experts were hopeful that a r Read More

The Toughest Decisions in American Foreign Policy

The toughest issue in foreign policy is when, where and how to intervene in the affairs of other countries — and when to walk away. Given America’s role as a global leader, the question arises for U.S Read More

Looking Back at the 2020 State Budget’s Bizarre Process

This year’s budget process was one unlike any of us have ever seen, with face-to-face interaction nearly impossible, late-night debates taking place in an empty chamber, and negotiations being shaped Read More

What Makes a Successful Politician?

One of the intriguing features of the coronavirus pandemic is how sharply it has illuminated the importance of effective political leadership. Wherever we stand on the political spectrum, we’re lookin Read More

New York State Budget Fails the People

“We have the power, but do they have the will? It’s time for the legislature to regain its mojo.” I said those words about three years ago. I was trying to inspire some urgency in my colleagues on bo Read More