New York Tax Burden Cited As Major Affordability Issue
In a statements style column Assemblymember Barclay argues New York remains among the highest tax states with high property and income taxes. He notes Tax Freedom Day delayed, migrations to Florida and other states, and urges against mandates while seeking school funding and local infrastructure support. He invites constituent input and provides contact details.
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National Agriculture Day marked in New York farms
The editorial urges honoring farms on National Agriculture Day recognizing New York’s diverse farms and their $38 billion economic contribution per the state comptroller report. It notes 3,500 farms and 785,000 acres in Central New York plus regional rank, stressing farms support tax base, provide open space, and donated over 10 million pounds to regional food banks last year. The piece thanks farm families and names county farm bureau leaders.
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Port Clinton book spark new look at American Dream
A New Yorker profiles Robert D. Putnam and his book Our Kids The American Dream in Crisis focusing on Port Clinton Ohio. He argues rising inequality shapes child outcomes with two parent households and single parent blended families influencing tests grades and future prospects. He calls for a national effort to mentor a child from a different background and restore unity.
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March 17 history highlights and notable events
On March 17 1762 New York held its first St Patrick s Day parade. Other marked moments include 1776 British evacuation of Boston 1861 Victor Emmanuel II crowned first king of united Italy 1912 Camp Fire Girls incorporated 1943 Eamon de Valera radio speech 1950 Calif ornium announced 1959 Dalai Lama fled Tibet 1966 missing hydrogen bomb recovered 1969 Golda Meir becomes Israel PM 1970 US veto in UN 1988 Avianca Flight 410 crash 1995 Flor Contemplacion hanged 2005 steroids testimony by Palmeiro Sosa McGwire 2010 Idaho health reform stance 2014 Putin Crimea recognition 49 L Wren Scott death and Oswald Morris death Thought for Today in Irish
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