E.J. McMahon, of the right-leaning Empire Center for Public Policy, said the tax cap is a "wonderful thing" but it is not a tax cut. He looked over the list the Senate Democrats provided of credits, exemptions and reductions, and said they aren’t what most people would consider a tax cut. Read More
Governor Cuomo’s deal with legislative leaders on expanded access to breast cancer screening falls squarely within three unfortunate Albany traditions: It micromanages the health-care industry in ways that add red tape and drive up costs. It singles out a high-profile disease for special treatment. And it accomplishes less than what’s promised by the press release. Read More
Supporters of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2 percent tax cap said Tuesday the law has saved taxpayers $7.6 billion since it took effect in 2012 and deserves to be made permanent. Read More
On a drumbeat led by a lot of old statewide faces, a big new one joined the chorus Tuesday in Albany. Read More
The state Senate's Republican majority is standing behind its pledge to make New York's property tax cap permanent. Read More