In this episode of Messages of Necessity, Empire Center Executive Director Z sits down with Roger Caiazza, our newest Adjunct Fellow with an extensive background in energy policy. Together, they discuss Roger's views on the Climate Leadership and Com Read More
just announced that the state will hold a “Future Energy Economy Summit” next month, at which “global experts [will] discuss the role of next generation clean energy technologies and strategies to accelerate renewa Read More
The number of retirees eligible for $200,000 or more in pensions from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) reached 78 in the 2024 fiscal year, according to, the Empire Ce Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmhFZr5ftxs FULL WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Foundation Aid Formula. As a parent of New York City schoolchildren, the Vice Pres Read More
Setting high educational performance standards linked to content-rich curriculum and tying teacher preparation and professional development to those standards are the keys to boosting achievement levels for all public-schoo Read More
New York City firefighters and fire officers retiring last year after full careers were entitled to average annual pension benefits of $151,676, up six percent from the prior year, according to new data added Read More
The spectacular breakup of a wind turbine off the coast of New England is highlighting a huge risk embedded in New York State’s strategy for achieving its green energy “Net Zero” targets. Read More
In this episode of "Messages of Necessity," Tim Hoefer, President & CEO at the Empire Center, sits down with Roberta Schaefer, Adjunct Fellow, to discuss her report, "Better Results with Lower Spending: Public Education in Massachusetts and New Y Read More