Competition Helps NYS Meet Energy Goals
by Jay L. Kooper

An Ode to John Edwards
by Shakesha Coleman

Commentary on Health Policy and Governor Eliot Spitzer’s State of the State Address
by Courtney Burke

Market Restructuring of Electricity Delivery
by Gavin Donohue, President and CEO, Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc.

Michael Vick Commentary
by Shakesha Coleman

The Don Imus Firings
by Rob Kilmer

New York Needs More Staff at State’s Environmental Agency
by David Gahl

Government Consolidation: A Concept Whose Time Has Come
by Peter G. Pollak

New York should adopt Butterfield Bill
by Richard Ottalagano

One Month In
by Peter G. Pollak, Editor

Reforming New York’s Property Tax System
by Peter G. Pollak

How the Assembly and Senate Rules Affect Our Children and Our Lives
by Mark Bitz

Casinos at the Crossroads
by Lee Karr

Measuring Performance: A Big Change for Albany
by Robert B. Ward

A Eulogy
by Mark Williams

Strong Wind Blowing
by Joseph Mercurio

A Letter to Senator Clinton
by Now Working Poor

Voter Declaration of Independence
by Mark Bitz

You didn't vote for polutting New York. Did your legislators?
by Robert Moore

I Want My Country Back
by Steve Cunningham

I Want My Country Back
by Steve Cunningham

End Partisan Voting Districts
by Mark W. Bitz

The Season Begins: Is the Tide Moving to the Democrats or will Turnout Save Republicans?
by Joseph Mercurio

Property Tax Bills; Fear and Loathing at the Mailbox!
by Matthew F. Guilbault

Vote Suozzi in Democratic Primary to End Albany’s Dysfunction
by Mark Bitz

Public Employees Make New York The Empire State
by Nicholas J. LaMorte, President, CSEA Long Island Region,

Hard Facts about Soft Money
by Rachel Leon

STAR Fails the Test of Sound Tax Policy
by Kent Gardner

Medical Malpractice
by by Lee Karr, PhD

Property Tax Relief Starts with Income Tax Fairness
by Alan B. Lubin

Workers’ Compensation Premium Increase: The Annual Rite of Summer but Where was the Business Community?
by Denis Hughes, President, New York State AFL-CIO

On Political Parties as Lobbyists
by Tom Shanahan

Small Business Day in Albany
by Kathy O'Keefe

A view from not too far
by Lou Gordon

It's time to see some action in Albany
by Robert J. Moore

Tension in New York over Taxes
by Erika Rosenberg

IDAs Should Kick Start the Upstate Economy
by Joe Rossi, Political Director, SEIU Local 200United

New York State’s Long Term Care Crisis
by Ray Sweeney, Dan Heim & Robert J. Murphy

New Yorkers Prefer the Legislative Versions of the Tax Credit and Property Tax Rebate Programs
by Timothy G. Kremer, Executive Director, New York State School Boards Association

Keep Clean Energy Funds Out of Annual Budget Battle
by Robert J. Moore, Executive Director, Environmental Advocates of NY

Pork-Barrel Spending – New York Style
by New York State Senator Liz Krueger

Clean Coal Technology
by Gavin Donohue, President & CEO, The Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc.

Direct Support Professionals Make A Difference
by Joe Rossi, Political Director, SEIU Local 200United

Testimony to the Senate Task Force on Reforming the New York State Legislature
by Mark W. Bitz

PADAVAN TAPPED AS CHAIRMAN OF NYS SENATE MAJORITY TASK FORCE ON PORT SECURITY; Calls For Further Investigation Of Operational Risks At Sea Ports & Announces Bills To Address Security Gaps
by Senator Frank Padavan

In Defense of Lobbying
by Tom Shanahan

Senate Majority Small Business Assistance Plan
by NYS Senate Majority

Labor Relations 101
by Stuart H. Brody

King Kong Millions Sweepstakes
by Senator Frank Padavan

Congratulations New York Voters
by Peter G. Pollak

The Roberts Trap
by Nathan Tabor

Reaching The Boundaries Of Public Compassion
by Rachel Schwartz

REBUILDING THE GULF COAST
by Helen R. Desfosses

Wake Up, America: The Alarming Realities of Today’s Reverse Brain Drain
by David Heenan

THE POLITICAL SYMBOLISM OF KATRINA
by Helen R. Desfosses

Treaty of 1842 Rebuttal
by Daniel T. Warren

Capital punishment is an important tool in the fight against terrorism
by Frazer Rice

Don’t Violate the Treaty of 1842
by Arlene DeJoy

Capital punishment is an important tool in the fight against terrorism
by Frazer Rice

Why This Year’s Mayoral Race Is Important to Democrats
by Edward A. Hartzog

Strive for Public Health. Strive for Justice
by Anne Marie Haber

Change the Albany Culture
by Assemblyman Patrick Manning (R)

Another round of school-tax increases
by Robert B. Ward

The Alternative Minimum Tax Takes a Growing Bite from the Big Apple
by Michael Jacobs

Dear Majority Leader Bruno & Speaker Silver,
by Mark Bitz

Pope John Paul II
by Robert S. Altman

The Demonization of Medicaid
by Karen Schimke

New York State Again Preparing To Violate Indian Treaties
by Barry E. Snyder Sr., President, Seneca Nation of Indians

Why Politicians Cheat and Will it Change?
by Peter G. Pollak

Schimminger introduces a sweeping nine-bill Medicaid relief package
by By Edward Reinfurt, Vice President, The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

The Tyranny of Eminent Domain
by Larry Salzman and Alex Epstein

Casinos in the Catskills
by Lee Karr

Comments from our Readers on Social Security
by Empire Page Readers

From Photo Op to Performance Based Government
by Mark Bitz

Hewlett-Packard's Global Strategy: Keep Americans Off the Payroll
by Jack Davis, Chairman, Save American Jobs Association

Albany's Dirty Little Secret
by Robert B. Ward

New York’s Report Card
by Peter G. Pollak, Editor, Empirepage

Pitfalls Mar N.Y.'S Budget Reform Proposal
by Kent Gardner

Ten Reasons Why John Kerry Lost the Election
by Peter G. Pollak

George W. Bush for President
by William O'Shaughnessy

Revitalizing Upstate New York’s Economy: Step 1
by Mark Bitz

Vote No on Long Island Environmental Bond Proposals
by Sarah Nuccio

Why I am Considering Selling A Sixth Generation New York State Business
by Mark W. Bitz

New York State Could Save Over $500 Million in Judicial Costs in Just Three Years
by Patricia K. Malgeri, The Institute For Competitive State Government

Hurricane Nader Hits New York and New England, Greens Issue Warning
by John Eder and David Segal

The Silent Draft Of 2005?
by Brian Dittfeld

THE 2004 NEW YORK STATE BUDGET: FIDDLING WHILE THE EMPIRE STATE BURNS
by Patricia K. Malgieri, The Institute For Competitive State Government

Republicans Abuse 9-11 Victims on Compensation
by Mary Jeffords , Injured Workers of New York, Inc.

Why we are still debating Vietnam
by Peter G. Pollak

Enough Viet Nam; Answer the Attack and Move On to Domestic Issues
by Joseph Mercurio

Maybe In My Neighborhood But I Don’t Have To Like It
by C. B. Ratner

Westside Proposal Needs Sunshine
by C. Virginia Fields, Manhattan Borough President

Democratic Health Care Fantasies
by Richard Ralston

An Open Letter to Jim Dolan
by Jay Cross, President New York Jets

Empire Page/Zogby poll shows Clinton, Schumer, Spitzer have different strengths, weaknesses
by Peter G. Pollak

The New Nader
by Jacqueline Salit

US Must End the Race for the Last Turtle
by Robert Ovetz, PhD

In Albany, why is The Obvious so hard to see?
by Brandon Gordon, Executive Director, Midstate School Finance Consortium

Restoring Our Honor
by Norman Bussel

Workers Comp. Reform is Crucial to Manufacturers’ Success
by Randy Wolken, President, Manufacturers Association of Central New York

Perhaps it is time to rescind the WC Law and allow seriously injured workers the right to sue employers
by Mary Jeffords, Injured Workers of New York, Inc.

Rebuttal to Mr. Walsh's editorial on workers' compensation reform
by Barbara Rubin

New York State's workers' compensation system needs fundamental reforms
by Daniel B. Walsh - President/CEO of The Business Council

Workers Compensation: The Reality for Injured Workers
by Denis M. Hughes - President, New York State AFL-CIO

Institutional Inadequacies of Our Health Care Community
by Lee Karr

New York State 's Taxes on Health Care: A Huge, And Hidden, Burden on Business
by Robert B. Ward, Director of Research, The Public Policy Institute

Let’s take back this country and truly make it a nation that is for everyone
by James Blaisdell

Corporate, Personal, Property Taxes: All Part of New York's Heavy Business-Tax Burden
by Robert B. Ward

Beware the Pitfalls of Digital Evidence
by Scott Christianson

The Mother Of All Mandates
by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco

Gender and Professional Golf
by Peter G. Pollak

New York's property taxes are too high. Albany and localities are both to blame
by Robert B. Ward,

Medicaid Relief for Counties
by Richard J. Ottalagano Sr., member, Fulton County Legislature

High-growth states are low-tax states. It's time for New York to wise up
by David F. Shaffer, President, The Public Policy Institute

Court Decision Spurs New Effort by NY Insurance Agents Group Seeking Legislative Reform of State’s Labor Law
by Michael Barrett, Legislative Representative, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York Inc.

Taxes are out of line in New York -- Will Albany make them worse?
by Robert B. Ward, Director of Research, The Public Policy Institute

School Capital Plan Counts on More Seats, Falling Enrollment To Ease Overcrowding
by Ana Ventura, Education and Budget Analyst, New York City Independent Budget Office

Expanding Buffalo’s Public Education Portfolio Of Choices:
by Jack Coyle

The Bush Jr. and Cheney Record of Failure
by James Arft

Educators vs. Reading
by Onkar Ghate

Out of Touch: Bloomberg Can’t Relate to the Problems of Ordinary New Yorkers
by Joseph Mercuiro

"Hate Crimes" Law Undermines Rights
by Robert Tracinski

A Plea to Grandparents: Just Say No to Prescription Drug Subsidies
by Scott Holleran

Why are Local Taxes So High; and What Can be Done About it?
by Richard Ottalagano

Wake Up Democrats; It’s the Economy Stupid, Again
by Joseph Mercurio

A Call for Honoring Seneca Nation Treaties
by Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.

The Real Threat is Not Cigarettes But the Unfettered Power of
by Robert W. Tracinski

Campaign Finance Limits Violate Free Speech
by Andrew Lewis

Kill Bill -- To Expand Medicare
by Scott Holleran

On Columbus Day, Celebrate Western Civilization, Not Multiculturalism
by Michael S. Berliner

Governor Arnold and the Road Rage Vote: A View From Very Afar!
by Lou Gordon

Ban on "Partial-Birth" Abortion Would Be a Blow to Women's Rights
by Glenn Woiceshyn

What’s the Message in the Current Poll Results?
by Joseph Mercurio

Free Markets: The Key to New Drugs at a Reasonable Price
by Richard E. Ralston

Local Libraries Wonder 'Who Hates and What to do About it?"
by Rachel R. Baum

The Entire NYSE Board, Not Just Grasso, Deserves to Go
by Peter G. Pollak

Are Ya Ready For Some Football?
by Terry W. Loessin

Should Americans Surrender their Freedom for Government Drugs?
by Richard E. Ralston

15 Real World Tips on Political Communications
by Paul Novak

Has Bloomberg Given Up or Will He Change His Ways?
by Joseph Mercurio

Medication Administration in Day Care Centers in New York State
by Anne Marie Haber

The New Front Runner Changes Campaigns for the Future
by Joseph Mercurio

Does Senator Schumar Have an Anti-Catholic Bias?
by Courtenay Ruddy

Bus companies not taking advantage of emissions-reducing program
by Peter M. Rivera

What we can learn from the California Recall Election
by Peter G. Pollak

New York City Debt Diable
by Frederic J. Buse

Guns and Murder: Where Does the Mayor Stand?
by Joseph Mercurio

City Mourns Its Loss and Increases Security
by Joseph Mercurio

Why Sixteen Words Matter
by James Eugene

Environmental Dogma Has Led to the Sacrifice of Fourteen Astronauts
by Hannes Hacker

The Demonization of Nonpartisan Election Reform
by Richard M. Flanagan

Dignity for All Students Act
by Daniel L. Hooker

New Voting Machines for New York State: Promise or Peril?
by Kim Alexander

A Leap Toward Socialized Medicine -- By One Vote
by Scott Holleran

Abandoning Public Higher Education
by Scott Christianson

Governor’s Decline Halted; While Democrats Are Stronger Than Ever
by Joeph Mercurio

The Hazards of a Smoke-Free Environment
by Robert W. Tracinski

Bloomberg's Evil Intent
by Joseph Mercurio

Free Speech Protects Profit-Makers, Too
by Robert Garmong

Why You Should Care About Nurse Staffing
by Martha L. Orr, MN, RN, CAE

Bloomberg's Bad Budget: Do Politics Override Professional Judgment For This Mayor?
by Joseph Mercurio

Party Cues: An Exaggerated Benefit of Partisan Elections in New York City
by Richard M. Flanagan

Cabs and Complacency
by Denis Drew

Respite Care Bill Deserves Your Support
by Marion Brown

Bloomberg Copies Clinton
by Joseph Mercurio

Creating a More Vibrant Democracy
by John Opdycke

Investing in the American Dream
by Jason Elliott

The Cost of Health Insurance in NYS
by Scott Miller

No Guest Editorials for Two Weeks, But Here are Some Parting Shots
by Peter G. Pollak

The Ideological Reconstruction of Iraq
by Elan Journo

Governor Pataki: Close Thruway Authority
by Peter G. Pollak

New York’s leaders are saying it’s a crisis. Should we believe them? How to know when we’re really in a crisis.
by Peter G. Pollak

Lawless Sub-cultures
by Lee Karr

State-to-State Cooperation: How Should We Rate NY?
by Peter G. Pollak

Thought Control
by Onkar Ghate

They Hate Us, Too
by Peter Schwartz

What About the Hostages?
by Scott Christianson

Independent Black-Latino Alliance Beats Bronx Machine
by Dr. Lenora Fulani

The state deficit will force school district accountability and economic reform
by Desmond Ryan

Right-wing Media
by Rob Kilmer

Whiny Doctors and Lawyers
by Richard M. Flanagan

The Spirit of Columbia
by Robert Garmong

The Tax Cut Myth
by Rob Kilmer

Extraordinary Times Call for Extraordinary Measures
by Scott Miller

American Myopia: The View from Abroad
by Gregory Stephens

FCC Media Ownership Rules
by William O'Shaughnessy

King and the Oil Habit of the 'City on the Hill"
by Gregory Stephens

Senator Clinton’s "Blockheaded" Proposal
by Richard M. Flanagan

Do New York Hospitals Make the Grade?
by Bruce A. Boissonnault

What Price Normalcy?
by Richard M. Flanagan

Spending Restraint Logical Conclusion from Analyzing State Budget
by Robert B. Ward