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Supporters rallied on Sept. 12, 2010, to have Paul Brady’s name added to a fallen firefighters memorial in Albany. With the Senate having approved a second version of the Brady Bill on June 12, it is up to Gov. Andrew Cuomo to either sign or veto the legislation.

State Senate approves second version of Brady Bill

Nearly two weeks after the State Assembly passed a new version of a bill that would include the name of fallen Malverne firefighter Paul Brady on a memorial wall in Albany, the State Senate has … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 6/26/12

A crowd of supporters who rallied on Sept. 12, 2010, to have Paul Brady’s name added to a fallen firefighters memorial wall in Albany. Brady’s name may soon be inscribed on the memorial if legislation is signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Assembly OKs second version of Brady Bill

Almost five months after Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed a bill that would have ended a five-year battle to include the name of fallen Malverne firefighter Paul Brady on a memorial wall in Albany, the State … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 6/12/12

Are we being sold a 'Bill of goods?'

My first guest column, “Reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government” was published in the Herald back in August 2010. It addressed political and operational irresponsibility in Albany and noted that if not corrected, they could lead to a new phase of fiscal instability beyond anyone’s imagination. more

Hal Peterson | 4/18/12

Leaders in name only or the real deal?

Regardless of whether you’re a politician in Washington or in Albany, the word “leader” is a big deal. There isn’t a member of Congress or a state legislator who doesn’t aspire to that title. more

4/5/12

A state government that actually works

With everything that has been going on in New York lately, it’s almost hard to remember that, just 24 months ago, we were the laughingstock of the country. more

4/5/12

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, left, Sen. Hugh Farley, Sen. Kemp Hannon and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos watched as Gov. Cuomo signed the 2012-13 New York State budget.

Belmont's future: A roll of the dice?

Last week, state leaders approved a $132.6 billion budget for 2012-13 that includes funding and a study for the redevelopment of Belmont Park. For many local residents, who've been urging development there for years, the announcement was considered a bout of luck. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/2/12

Cuomo vetoes Brady Bill

“Saddened,” “upset” and “disappointed” were among the many dispirited words people used to describe Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would … more

Lee Landor | 1/11/12

In Washington, how about a timeout?

Those of us who have children or grandchildren are very familiar with the need to rein them in when they act up. The traditional way that has worked for all of us is to declare a … more

By Jerry Kremer | 9/16/11

Albany: reconvene now on redistricting

Back in July, we praised Gov. Andrew Cuomo, State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for completing so much important work in the last legislative session. In a … more

9/1/11

Reforming New York's dysfunctional state government

In 2004, the Brennan Center for Justice and New York University’s School of Law released a report describing the New York Legislature as “the most dysfunctional state [government] in the nation.” It was an excellent critique and its findings were well founded. more

By Hal Peterson | 7/26/11

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