Keyword: Alfonse D'Amato
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When I first ran for the Senate in 1980, the middle class was going through one of its most trying times in history. People were frustrated. Inflation had skyrocketed. Crime was infiltrating our suburban neighborhoods. Property taxes were becoming stifling. more
As hard as it may be to believe, that’s what State Senator Eric Schneiderman, the Democrat running for state attorney general, would have you believe. more
Last week, I took part in an insightful panel on Fox Business News on which we focused the debate on government waste. Although I went postal after one of my fellow panelists made rather ignorant remarks, some of the issues we discussed will really blow your mind. more
Our good friend Mayor Ed Koch has spent the past few months traveling the state, encouraging New Yorkers to “Throw the bums out!” Well, on Primary Day we got the message and threw out Pedro Espada, the worst offender in Albany when it comes to greed and arrogance. more
With Election Day less than two months away, President Obama has taken to blaming Republicans for slowing economic growth by not supporting his economic agenda. more
Welcome back to school, kids! As the lazy days of summer come to an end, let’s pack our bags, sharpen our pencils, and get down to the serious business of the people. more
Thousands of Long Island Rail Road commuters were left stranded after a switch cable fire in Jamaica disrupted days of rush-hour service. Around the same time, it was announced that the MTA was exploring plans to raise the price of a monthly Metro card to $130. more
All mosque, all the time. Since we’ve learned of the proposed building of a $100 million mosque and Islamic cultural center in close proximity to ground zero, the controversy has only become more widespread. more
Recent polls show popular three-term New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s approval ratings declining as a result of his continued support for the proposed mosque near ground zero. But in my book, Bloomberg will always be top-notch for his willingness to fight for what he believes in, even if it’s not always popular. more
Believe it or not, in my 18 years in the U.S. Senate, I engaged in many heated debates with my colleagues. I have observed, and history has proven, that political battles benefit the people. more
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