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Gov. Andrew Cuomo knows the property tax burden in New York—especially the upstate region—is among the heaviest in the nation. And he thinks he knows what to do about it. The governor this week rolled out a proposal to require ...

On Jan. 20, Donald Trump will take the oath of office as our country’s 45th president. His campaign and victory are unique for many reasons, among them is that his credentials exist entirely in the private sector as a businessman. ...

Inefficiency in local government is not the sole reason for high property taxes.

Donald Trump needs to realize that business—and indeed, politics—is not a game.

Opinions on Barack Obama's performance as U.S. president remain polarized as he prepares to leave the White House.

New York clearly is moving in the right direction on women’s earnings.

Majority of readers think Buffalo Bills GM Doug Whaley is most responsible for another failed season.

OPINION Equity economics New York’s reputation as a high-tax state is well-deserved, and it surely is one reason some residents relocate and other people do not move here. But a state’s economic environment cannot be reduced to a single factor. ...

What New Yorkers want is more results on issues of importance to them

RBJ's annual local business news quiz is quiz easier this year—but not too easy!

1. Faheem Masood 2. Charter Communications LLC 3. Anthony Costello 4. Angelo Ingrassia 5. Joseph Papa 6. 1,200 7. I-Square 8. New Media Investment Group Inc. 9. Tower280 10. Rochester Institute of Technology President William Destler and Hobart and William ...

Readers favor keeping a number of federal tax exemptions, deductions and credits.

Is it time to get rid of the Electoral College? Most readers say no.

When it comes to migration to and from Rochester, it’s wise to be wary of simple explanations.

Yet another perk that air travelers have routinely taken for granted may soon disappear.