Ethics Reform Includes Nation’s Strongest and Most Comprehensive Disclosure Laws for Public Officials with Outside Income Ethics in government and conflicts of interest in the legislature have been among the most persistent issues facing New York State for generations. Governor […]
No tax news is good news, for now E.J. McMahon One of the best things about New York’s newly adopted state budget for fiscal 2016 is something that’s not in it (yet): a costly new state subsidy of homeowners’ local property taxes. […]
Last Friday, Senator Harry Reid announced that he will not be seeking reelection in 2016 and has endorsed New York Senator Chuck Schumer to succeed him after he retires. Serving as a Senator from Nevada since 1987, Reid has previously […]
Time for a Brand New Hustle By John Burnett Today, positive news about the financial health of the American economy abound. Newspaper and digital media headlines regularly report on the stock market reaching all-time highs, a stronger dollar and […]
$5 for a $1 hamburger As a financial advisor, product vendors will sometimes reach out and invite me to their “product announcement” conferences. Considering it was “Apple” and the “iWatch,” I decided I had to go. But after the iWatch preview, […]
What You Should Know By State Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz Real Opportunities for Black and Hispanic Students You should know that charter schools are creating real opportunities for Black and Hispanic students throughout the five boroughs of New York City […]
In 2013, when John Burnett, a financial services executive, decided to step into citywide politics as the Republican candidate for New York City Comptroller, I was immediately impressed by him and believed he was the best qualified person to run […]
Currently, Mayor Bill de Blasio and NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo are divided on the issue of basing a teacher’s evaluation on standardized testing scores. During the State of the State address, Governor Cuomo proposed various educational reforms involving […]
Inappropriate Remarks The Morris Park Community Association is appalled by the self-serving remarks by Van Nest Alliance Vice President Bernadette Ferrara. Her claims that Councilman James Vacca spoke for 25 minutes to influence the board’s vote is ludicrous. The Education Committee […]
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