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The increased dependence on high-stakes testing has narrowed society's understanding of literacy.

Something really big is happening downtown. More than six acres of property in the very heart of our city is being transformed.

Whenever you can't remember something, go out for a walk. Doctors say it can help!

Given this state of affairs, it makes sense for Greece to exit the euro even though there would be certain short-term costs.

With the approach of the traditional summer travel period, I can’t help but wonder how many vacationers will be booking a reservation at that once-popular resort known as Veranda Beach. In other words, will they choose to stay home?   ...

Speaking to UR graduates, Xerox Corp. chairman and CEO Ursula Burns said, "You are about to enter a pretty messy world."

George Eastman had it exactly right about education's power to solve most of the tough problems we face.

We should recognize that attempts to free up trade in services are likely to bring more benefits than calls to promote manufacturing.

The men's headwear industry supposedly took a staggering blow 50 years ago when President Kennedy disdained the wearing of hats.

An unfortunate consequence of the Wage Theft Prevention Act is that it will add to the heavy burden of well-meaning employers while creating yet another opportunity for expensive class-action litigation, which predominantly benefits attorneys

We need to enact term limits and campaign finance reform to give leaders the voice they need to tell us the truth.

The industry needs to convince them, their children and the public that manufacturing is an honorable and fulfilling career.

Critics of project labor agreements possess few facts but plenty of bluster.

As taxpayers, all worthy companies should have a fair shot at earning business when public money is involved.

In his State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said starkly that the state “spends too much money.” Faced with a $12 billion deficit, the governor must cut spending. Meanwhile, the Democrats in the state Legislature will hold out ...