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New York StateWatch and The Empire Page Launch Joint Service

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:33:38 -0500

Two companies dedicated to helping organizations stay informed about NYS politics and government have joined forces to create an advanced news monitoring service which they are calling NYS E-Clips.

What's Next for NYS? Nine Contribute to Empire Page Roundtable

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:22:32 -0400

Most New Yorkers feel progress was made in solving the state's myriad problems in 2011 under the leadership of governor Andrew Cuomo. Serious issues remain, however, and New York cannot expect much help either from Washington or from the national...

Indian Point Nuclear Plant Not Comparable to Fukushima

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:29:36 -0400

John Durso, Jr., executive director of the New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance (AREA-Alliance) argues that New Yorkers need not fear that what happened in Japan could happen at the Indian Point nuclear facility in Westchester County ...

Empire Page Roundtable Examines Progressive Governance Debate

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:59:58 -0400

Writing in the March 18 Wall Street Journal NYC Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith argued that the system of work rules introduced early in the 20th century are currently strangling cities and states, costing taxpayers millions and interfering with th...

Acting Business Council President Interviewed by Empire Page

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:24:43 -0400

When its president and CEO was appointed by Gov. Cuomo to head the Empire State Development Corp., the Business Council of NYS wasted no time appointing Heather Briccetti acting president and CEO. Given that Briccetti had only been on the Busines...

Middle Class Property Tax Relief Spokesperson Interviewed by Empire Page

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:14:38 -0500

"If my house is burning, please put out the fire. Then let's talk about consolidation of fire departments," states Carole Kraus, co-founder of the NYS Property Tax Reform Coalition, explaining why her group favors the so-called circuit breaker sol...

Empire Page Roundtable Dissects 2010 Election Results

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:21:19 -0400

Is the environment sacrosanct when it comes to statewide political campaigns? Will governor-elect Cuomo follow the recommendations of the State Business Council to revitalize New York's economy? Will people continue to vote with their feet and m...

Green Party Gubernatorial Candidate Proposes Green New Deal

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:47:11 -0400

Howie Hawkins, Green Party candidate for governor of New York, outlined the particulars of his Green New Deal in an exclusive interview published today on the Empire Page website.

Comptroller DiNapoli Defends His Record in Empire Page Interview

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:35:44 -0400

"I believe my biggest accomplishment has been restoring public trust in the Comptroller's office," said NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in an exclusive interview published today by the Empire Page. DiNapoli is running for re-election to the post he ...

US Senate Candidate Justifies Gillibrand Challenge in Empire Page Interview

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:12:18 -0400

"Senator Gillibrand has repeatedly endorsed legislation that increases debt and stifles growth, and she needs to be held accountable for those decisions," says former Congressman Joe DioGuardi, in an exclusive interview published today by the Empi...

AG Candidate Donovan Outlines Reform Agenda in Empire Page Interview

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:05:08 -0400

"My priority will be to root out public corruption in our state government," says Daniel M. Donovan, Jr., GOP candidate for NYS Attorney General, in an exclusive interview published today by the Empire Page.

Senate Candidate Jay Townsend Explains Why He's Running in Empire Page Interview

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:55:27 -0400

"I am disgusted with the course of our nation and the direction of New York State," says Jay Townsend, GOP candidate for the US Senate seat currently held by Charles Schumer in an exclusive interview published today by the Empire Page.

New York Racing Industry Needs More Fans States Expert in Empire Page Interview

Tue, 25 May 2010 15:22:44 -0400

The problems facing the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and New York's Off-Tracking Betting agencies are solvable according to racing industry expert Bennett Liebman, executive director of the Government Law Center at Albany Law School. There ...

The Adirondacks Are Still Struggling Says Local Government Director in Empire Page Interview

Sun, 23 May 2010 15:03:43 -0400

Contrary to the claims of the Adirondack Council, the communities that exist within the Adirondack Park are "nowhere near a model for rural development, nor an economic success" argues Frederick H. Monroe, executive director of the Adirondack Loca...

Dr. Scott Noren explains Why He's Running against Kirsten Gillibrand in Empire Page Interview

Mon, 17 May 2010 21:43:44 -0400

"Regarding Ms. Gillibrand, she has done nothing to improve the BIG picture of this state's economy and this state like others is headed for socialistic financial ruin," states Dr. Scott Noren explaining why he's hoping to win the Democratic Party ...

Adirondack Council Head Defends Environmental Budget Request in Empire Page Interview

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:40:49 -0400

Brian Houseal, executive director of Adirondack Council, defended his group's request for more money in the 2010-2011 budget for the environment in an interview published today by the Empire Page website.

Citizen Action Head Defends Economic Justice Agenda in Empire Page Interview

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:49:46 -0400

Karen Scharff, executive director of Citizen Action of New York, defended her groups' "economic justice" agenda in an interview published today by the Empire Page website.

Economic Development Group Decries Empire Zone Shutdown in Empire Page Interview

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:41:41 -0500

The people who are trying to attract and retain business in NYS are opposed to the early termination of the state's Empire Zone program according to Brian T. McMahon, executive director of the NYS Economic Development Council, in an exclusive inte...

Libertarian Republican Explains His Political Strategy in Empire Page Interview

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:38:18 -0500

Warren Redlich, a Guilderland lawyer and businessman who has twice run unsuccessfully for Congress, announced his intention to seek the Republican and Libertarian nominations for governor earlier this week. In an interview published today on the ...

Former Capitol Reporter Remembers His Days in Albany

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:44:03 -0500

Covering Washington is a lot different than covering Albany back in the day according to Jonathan Salant, national political correspondent for Bloomberg News. Salant spent a decade in Albany working for the Albany Times Union and now-defunct Syrac...

Empire Page Website Publishes NYS Senate Election Analysis

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:01:03 -0500

An analysis of the 2010 battle for control of the NYS Senate is the subject of a 3,000-word analysis published today by the Empire Page website. Written by Empire Page editor Peter G. Pollak, "2010: The Battle for the NYS Senate" identifies which...

Angry Public has the Power to Drive Reform in NYS Talk Show Host States in Empire Page Interview

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:35:27 -0500

Dan Lynch, former newspaper editor and columnist and long-time talk show host, believes leadership to help NYS out of its current crisis will come "when the public demands it." Lynch reported on the mood of his listeners, offered his recommendati...

NYS Needs Nonpartisan Municipal Elections:

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:04:38 -0500

Francis S. Barry, a speechwriter for Mayor Bloomberg and author of a controversial analysis of reform movements in New York, explains why NYS should adopt non-partisan municipal elections in an exclusive interview published today by the Empire Page.

Gillibrand Opponent Explains Why He's Running in Exclusive Empire Page Interview

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:52:47 -0500

Labor activist Jonathan Tasini described incumbent U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand as "the weakest candidate for our party" in explaining why he's seeking the Democratic nomination in 2010 for the seat that Gillibrand was appointed to in an interv...

Randy Credico Explains Why He's Challenging Sen. Schumer in Exclusive Empire Page Interview

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:45:47 -0500

In an exclusive interview published today on the Empire Page website, Randy Credico, political comedian and activist, minces no words on why he is planning to enter the Democratic primary next year against incumbent U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer.