Coming on the heels of evidence showing that fluoridation is useless and more harmful to the poor, more researchers report that fluoridation’s tooth decay reduction still is not scientifically proven. Sicca, et al. analyzed thirty systematic reviews on tooth decay prevention, from […]
By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb It is always invigorating to begin a new year of addressing New York’s many challenges. The Legislature opened the 2017 session on Wednesday and it was refreshing to see the hope and optimism […]
There’s a reason to celebrate the New Year: Wage Gains for Low-Wage New Yorkers By George Gresham, President, 1199SEIU Although these are trying and uncertain times, members of 1199SEIU have reason to celebrate. In 2017, all 1199ers working in New […]
A SPECIAL SEASON DOESN’T NEED A SPECIAL SESSION By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Across the world, we enter the most festive time of year. This weekend, New Yorkers will take time to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah alongside families […]
By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Direct Care employees are compassionate, hard-working people who provide a vital service to those with developmental disabilities. Caring for those who struggle to care for themselves is both a mental and physical challenge, […]
By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb The sixth round of the Regional Economic Development Council’s (REDC) annual competition took place this week. However, taxpayer-funded economic development programs work only if they are administered equitably. There must be more transparency […]
REBATE CHECKS HARDLY SOLVE NY’S HIGH TAX ISSUE by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Many homeowners are happy to receive a property tax rebate check in the mail. Every little bit helps, especially during the holiday shopping season. However, the […]
AT THANKSGIVING, TIME TO GIVE HELP TO THE COMMUNITY Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb There are few things that bring people and friends together like Thanksgiving Day. Sharing food, reflecting on what we are grateful for and enjoying parades, […]
Oh Yes, Right In Your Backyard For the first time, there are more than 100,000 homeless students in New York City’s public and charter schools. Last year the homeless student population rose 22% from the prior school year. Whether […]
A special message from New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb and the Assembly Minority Conference. “The courageous men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces deserve our collective gratitude and respect. As the […]
By Rich Mancuso This columnist, native and resident of the Bronx had to pitch the editor about a first hand perspective of living in the Bronx and the past few days again have come to a point that needs […]
A HAPPY HALLOWEEN STARTS WITH ‘SAFETY FIRST’ By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) Halloween is a holiday that brings the whole family together for a wide-range of outdoor activities taking place throughout the State. Monday is one of the […]
Is Obamacare Collapsing? by Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D. Those enrolled in Obamacare are facing serious challenges. Rising Premiums is the immediate issue, but more broadly, the survival of the entire program is in jeopardy. Bloomberg reports that “Premiums for […]
Council’s proposal would add thousands of food carts before we know if new regulations are working By Michael Lambert and Ellen Baer Everyone agrees that the street vending system in New York City is confusing and unfair for everyone involved: […]
By Sharita Moore-Willis Recently, Mayor Bill de Blasio went in front of the Association for a Better New York and told the crowd that he doesn’t “accept the notion of the good school and the bad school” in New York […]
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