Gov. David Paterson met Wednesday with members of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle’s editorial board, as well as other upstate opinion editors. Here’s a video of the complete session, which lasts about 90 minutes: rocvideo on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Thursday, Dec. 16: Pedro Espada: Editorial We comment on news that state Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, D-Bronx, and his son, Pedro Gautier Espada, were federally indicted on corruption charges related to their dealings with the Soundview Healthcare Center in the Bronx…. Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Richard Holbrooke: Appreciation We remember the life of Richard Holbrooke, a 1958 graduate of Scarsdale High School, a veteran American diplomat who was serving as the Obama administration’s envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Holbrooke died Monday at 69. We… Read More →
Gov. David Paterson is meeting with members of the editorial boards of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle and other upstate newspapers this morning. You can watch the session, due to start at 11 a.m. and run until about 12:30 p.m., below: rocvideo on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free
Here’s a look at opinion content that was published Saturday, Sept. 25, Sunday, Sept. 26 and today, Monday, Sept. 27: Saturday, Sept. 25 Even while state attorneys general challenge key provisions and Republicans threaten repeal, the new health care law is being implemented. Here are two views of one of… Read More →
Good morning. Here’s a look at opinion content published Friday, Aug. 20, Saturday, Aug. 21, Sunday, Aug. 22 and today, Monday, Aug. 23: Friday, Aug. 20 Source-of-income legislation: Editorial We comment on news that Gov. David Paterson vetoed legislation that would have made it illegal for landlords to discriminate against… Read More →
Good afternoon. Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Thursday, Aug. 19: Phosphorous: Editorial We cheer news that Gov. David Paterson signed legislation that limits the amount of phosphorous allowed in dishwasher detergent. We write: … For years, the soap industry has resisted pressure to cut phosphorus from dishwashing… Read More →
Good afternoon. Here’s a look at opinion content published Saturday, July 31, Sunday, Aug. 1, and today, Aug. 2. Saturday Autism legislation: Community View Thomas Abinati, a member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, offers a Community View that’s critical of recenlty-passed legislation designed to help families of children… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, July 30: Paterson inquiry: Editorial We comment on the independent inquiry by retired Judge Judith Kaye that explored Gov. David Paterson and his administration’s handling of a top aide’s domestic violence case. We write: The independent inquiry … confirms what many had… Read More →
Carl Paladino, the Buffalo developer running for governor, will visit the Editorial Board at 11 a.m. on Monday for an Editorial Spotlight interview. Paladino, who lost the Republican nomination to former Rep. Rick Lazio, is gathering petition signatures in an effort to receive a place on the Sept. 14 primary… Read More →