Tourism is a significant factor in the regional economy, and strategic efforts should be made to maximize its potential.
Read More »A starting point
The ABO report is a useful starting point for a much-needed discussion about the operations of public authorities in this state.
Read More »A deal that works
The Eastman Business Park agreement might not have a catchy name, but with common sense on its side, it hardly needs one.
Read More »The case for optimism
Barring unexpected events, the recovery here and nationwide is likely to continue strengthening.
Read More »Immigration’s economics
When the opportunity arises to do what's fair and what's good for the economy, it should not be wasted.
Read More »Stuck without jobs
Some have called this a jobless recovery. At a glance the data seem to tell a different story, however.
Read More »What now for B&L?
In the best-case scenario, Valeant with Bausch & Lomb will grow on a scale that neither firm could have achieved separately.
Read More »Two New Yorks
New York would be better served if leaders had more faith in the idea of a state friendly to all businesses.
Read More »Protecting their own
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.
Read More »The shrinking deficit
It has been called the incredible shrinking deficit, and this week its projected size plunged again--to the smallest gap since 2008.
Read More »The realist
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.
Read More »The cap and its critics
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.
Read More »Interpreting the numbers
The region's performance probably was neither as strong as it appeared then nor as weak as it seemed this past winter.
Read More »A grand compromise
To many people, immigration reform is a moral issue. Others, including most employers, see it in economic terms.
Read More »Broken trust
Votersshould do their part by refusing to re-elect anyone who clearly has violated the public trust.
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