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It's hard to say what's shakier: Mr. Schumer's grasp of the global economy or his "remedy" for it.

The latest strategy for solving the state's fiscal crisis involves the Legislature approving measures it believes are illegal.

Unless the polls and pundits have it all wrong, the 2010 gubernatorial election in New York is Andrew Cuomo's to lose.

The Wyden-Gregg Tax Fairness Act could have a strong positive impact on the economy.

It should not take a presidential commission on the nation's fiscal mess for us to realize that solving a problem requires first owning up to it.

The need for financial regulatory reform is urgent; as time passes, the political will to enact it is likely to fade.

While Albany fiddles, New York burns through cash.

State University of New York chancellor Nancy Zimpher does not have a single big idea. She has six of them.

If you think you paid more than your share of federal income tax this year, you just might be right--assuming you paid any at all.

The state's budget numbers have been shuffled many times and in many ways. We all know the state faces a long journey to achieve a truly balanced budget. This is where it should begin: honesty.

A return to  prior approval of health insurance premium hikes is both unnecessary and unwise.

While some now are rallying around the notion of repeal, fiscal accountability might be the real battle ahead.

New York's budget woes can be solved only if Albany gets serious about fiscal discipline.

In terms of the harmful impact it would have on the IDAs' ability to help create and retain jobs, a tax on IDAs looms large and should be repealed.

Gov. David Paterson's ability to lead New York at this critical time surely is in question. The governor says he still wants to lead; he needs to demonstrate that he can.