These are difficult times. An unprecedented public health crisis has brought anxiety and uncertainty into all of our lives. We worry for loved ones and friends. We take extraordinary... Read More

“The governor’s plan to deploy the National Guard to seize ventilators from our communities so they can be redistributed elsewhere would compromise our regional health system’s capacity to effectively manage... Read More

“Because I’m not seeking re-election in the fall, this is the last state budget I’ll vote on. It’s a doozy.

“We’re in the middle of an unprecedented public... Read More

The coronavirus isn’t just an unprecedented public health emergency. It’s turned life as we know it upside down.  Tens of thousands of afflicted New Yorkers are fighting the virus,... Read More

The coronavirus is an unprecedented threat to our public health system. We’re taking such aggressive measures to combat the spread of the virus because we know how important it... Read More

“Yesterday, the governor announced a series of serious responses to an unprecedented public health crisis. I’m urging all of my constituents to comply with these directives and to practice... Read More

There is an old saying about umpires and referees- when they’re doing a good job, you don’t notice them. The relationship between citizens and their public infrastructure is similar.... Read More

When the governor signed legislation allowing illegal immigrants to obtain drivers licenses, I wasn’t shy about my opposition to the measure. Providing a privilege to those knowingly breaking the... Read More

With 2019 quickly winding down, I want to encourage everyone to take a look at the past year and reflect on the ways in which we can, as fellow humans... Read More