Cuomo comments more insulting
A recent Republican debate reminded me of a bigoted statement made Jan. 17, 2014, by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s comments about New York values are not nearly as insulting to New Yorkers as...
View ArticleCuomo has power to close loopholes
Regardless of all the rhetoric, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature have yet to agree to finally close all the loopholes in campaign financing and pass long-overdue ethics reform legislation....
View ArticleNYRA is for horse racing and isn’t a public utility
Alfred T. Riccio, in his letter regarding the New York Racing Association, kept referring to Gov. Andrew Cuomo “and his liberal pals.” That is an insult to the liberals. Most of us agree with the...
View ArticleLong story short
State should protect patients from delays Patients shouldn’t have to suffer while health insurance companies force them to use cheaper drugs before getting proven, albeit more expensive, medications....
View ArticleAll candidates are dishonest parties
Don Bell in his letter (“Trump will say anything to win,” July 22) expresses his belief that Donald Trump will say anything to win. I cannot argue with Mr. Bell’s conclusions, but I would like to point...
View ArticleAdd offshore wind to clean energy
Anyone following the presidential campaign may be rightly distracted by all the hot air from what is really at stake: electing a leader who can deliver good policies. How reassuring, therefore, to read...
View ArticleOut of sight, but not mind
In 2016 in America, residents of communities in eastern Rensselaer County are afraid to drink the water. More and more schools in the region are finding lead in the water that comes from their taps and...
View ArticleCuomo’s actions belie his ethics talk
I just read the article by Casey Seiler (“Letters raised concern on hiring,” Jan. 5) with great admiration for the work of Charlotte Davis, director of the state comptroller’s contracts unit, and...
View ArticleIndigent people deserve legal defense services
I really regret that Gov. Andrew Cuomo did not sign the bill that would fully pay for legal defense services for indigent people when they are arrested. The Innocence Project has exonerated more than...
View ArticleNew York a leader on environment
In the absence of decisive federal leadership on the issue, individual states and municipalities are stepping up to protect and conserve lands and waters that provide vitally important societal...
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