When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separat » Full Story

Confusion, anger and misinformation have always muddied any kind of reasoned debate about the Adirondack Park. This is especially so when it comes to restraining human activities to better preserve th » Full Story

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Hardly anyone needs to be told that property taxes in our state are too high. That they are actually 79 percent above the national average will not surprise homeowners and businesses struggling to sur » Full Story

In the waning days of the legislative session, Gov. David Paterson and others are unwisely calling for a property tax cap.

Property taxes understandably aren’t very popular. They are regr » Full Story

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Used to be that consumer products had something called “planned obsolescence” built into them; they were designed to wear out and be thrown away (partly explaining our nation’s overflowing landfills). » Full Story

In a recent address to the Greater New York Hospital Association, Gov. David Paterson spoke about the critical importance of primary care in our health-care system.

“We need more primary » Full Story

A conflict of interest?

In 2006, Jason Scheuerman, the son of retired Army Master Sergeant Chris Scheuerman, committed suicide in Iraq. Chris knew his son was having difficulty coping with » Full Story