Monthly Archives: March 2012

NY villages take issue with Tappan Zee DEIS

Two river villages voice their concerns over higher tolls, lost tax revenue, no mass transit and improperly vetted environmental impacts.
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Video: Schumer says feds should review ‘Stand Your Ground’

The New York Senator is calling on the Justice Department to expand their investigation into the state laws.
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Video: Gun rights activist says Trayvon Martin deserved it

Larry Pratt, Executive Director of the Gun Owners of America says George Zimmerman acted appropriatedly in killing Trayvon Martin.
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Legislators who voted for marriage equality face conservative backlash

Four New York State Senators are feeling the wrath of the Republican and Conservative Parties as the statewide primaries approach.
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Cuomo seeks private funding for Tappan Zee Bridge replacement

New York's governor is looking for a public/private partnership to fund the replacement of the 57-year-old Hudson River span.
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GOP Congressman to women: ‘Give your money to Democrats’

An Upstate New York Congressman is telling voters to give to the campaigns of Democrats, although he is a Republican.
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Food stamp program under fire

The $75 billion spent last year on food stamps across the country is coming under more scrutiny, as Congress struggles to pare down the federal debt.
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Obamacare v. conservatism: The good, the bad and the ugly of the coming Supreme Court hearings

The Affordable Health Care Act will be weighed by SCOTUS soon. What should we expect?
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Nan Hayworth, NY’s own Etch-A-Sketch

Like Mitt Romney, the NY Congresswoman is running from her record, and she thinks we didn't notice.
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Meet three “everyman” candidates inspired by Occupy Wall Street

The elections this fall will bring many things, a giant reshuffle in Congress, a closely watched contest for the White House and record spending of secret billionaire donor cash. But because this year also brings new lows in approval ratings for Congress and presidential candidates, we wondered what the prospects were for OWS-friendly outsiders...
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