For Lovely Warren, the hardest work likely awaits her. But that fact in no way diminishes what she already has accomplished.
Read More »Not ready to compete
Without significant improvements to the U.S. education system, employers will need to carry a heavier load to remain competitive.
Read More »Dueling rulings
It is unreasonable to expect online merchants to collect taxes under current laws for the thousands of taxing jurisdictions nationwide.
Read More »Pledging tax cuts
Going forward, the goal should be clear: Simplify the state's tax code and reduce rates broadly.
Read More »The city’s hard numbers
The broader context--how Rochester compares to the national average--underscores the city's plight.
Read More »Broader is better
Broad-based tax reduction is both more fair and more effective in the long run.
Read More »A fine balance
While the original goal of protecting investors remains an important one, some of these regulations have failed to keep up with the times.
Read More »Saying thanks
It's not too early to reciprocate Thomas Richards' expression of gratitude: It has been a privilege to have him serve the city of Rochester.
Another gap to bridge
If Lovely Warren becomes Rochester's next mayor, both she and the business community will need a strong working relationship built on trust and mutual interest.
Read More »Ditching the Loop
To achieve the potential city officials and others envision, with additional jobs and a growing tax base, will require substantial private investment.
Read More »The new Kodak
For all his success, George Eastman also faced repeated setbacks and knew the prospect of failure was always present.
Read More »Auditing the comptroller
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issues a steady stream of audits that highlight lax practices at state agencies and local government offices. This week, he found himself at the other end of a critical audit by a state watchdog
Read More »Europe and us
All politics may be local, but for business and the economy, global trends matter greatly--which is one very good reason to welcome this week's news that the eurozone's recession is finally over.
Read More »START-UP costs
New York taxpayers should not be told what legislation such as START-UP NY is likely to cost only after it is enacted.
Read More »Beyond the Big Three
It's hard to say exactly when Eastman Kodak Co., Bausch & Lomb Inc. and Xerox Corp. ceased to be Rochester's Big Three, but few would dispute this has occurred. This week that fact was underscored by news on each of these companies.
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