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The worst economic downturn since the Great Depression ended in June 2009, but it appears someone forgot to tell millions of Americans.

Tourism is a significant factor in the regional economy, and strategic efforts should be made to maximize its potential.

The ABO report is a useful starting point for a much-needed discussion about the operations of public authorities in this state.

The  Eastman Business Park agreement might not have a catchy name, but with common sense on its side, it hardly needs one. 

Barring unexpected events, the recovery here and nationwide is likely to continue strengthening.

When the opportunity arises to do what's fair and what's good for the economy, it should not be wasted.

Some have called this a jobless recovery. At a glance the data seem to tell a different story, however.

In the best-case scenario, Valeant with Bausch & Lomb will grow on a scale that neither firm could have achieved separately.

New York would be better served if leaders had more faith in the idea of a state friendly to all businesses.

Ousting Mr. Silver as Assembly speaker would not transform the capital's culture; the problems are too deeply rooted. But consequences for misuse of his power would be a first step.

It has been called the incredible shrinking deficit, and this week its projected size plunged again--to the smallest gap since 2008.

A willingness to speak plainly about hard facts is necessary but not sufficient to lead the city. The ability to plan for the future and get things done is essential, too.

There's reason to be disappointed with the property tax cap. But let's resist the temptation to write it off as a mistake or failure.

The region's performance probably was neither as strong as it appeared then nor as weak as it seemed this past winter.

To many people, immigration reform is a moral issue. Others, including most employers, see it in economic terms.