Tag Archives: Columbia County

Hugs as Criminal Justice Reform

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Diner Dialogues

Criminal justice reform can take many forms and include a range of policies: Raising the Age, sentencing and bail reform, revisiting solitary confinement, or increasing alternatives to incarceration, as in the new Stabilization Center in Dutchess County. It can also … Continue reading →

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On Heroes, Farms and Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Diner Dialogues

Let me say at the outset that I believe every day should be Veterans Day. One day a year is certainly not enough.  And the notion that there are veterans of any age in this country who are struggling with … Continue reading →

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The Economic Engines that Could

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Diner Dialogues

It’s no secret that I am bullish about our beautiful Hudson Valley and passionate about ensuring that the very things we love about our region —  the family farms, rich history, cultural treasures and spectacular natural resources — become the … Continue reading →

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Women’s history has long been written on the leaves of diaries, penned across the pages of let­ters and scribbled on the backs of photographs.Their stories — even those of bravery or tur­moil — tend to be shared in family lore, … Continue reading →

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Diner Dialogues | Leave a comment

Parsing Education Issues in New York State

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Diner Dialogues

  In recent months, I have had the opportunity to talk with many members of our community — teachers, administrators, parents and students — about the state of education in New York State, particularly the critical and controversial issues of … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Summer

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Diner Dialogues

It is no secret how much I love representing this beautiful district in the New York State Assembly.  The spectacular natural beauty of Dutchess and Columbia Counties is simply breathtaking — from the majestic Hudson River to the west to … Continue reading →

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State Funding and Local Jobs

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Diner Dialogues

Economic development and the creation of local jobs remain my key priorities and I want to be sure Hudson Valley and Capital Region businesses are aware of the timetable for the next round of state grants through the Regional Economic … Continue reading →

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Bullish on the Hudson Valley. Bullish on New York.

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Diner Dialogues

The new year has kicked off in extraordinary fashion, beginning with our district swearing-in — with 200 friends and supporters — as Member of the New York State Assembly representing the new 106th AD. Held at the historic  Franklin D. Roosevelt … Continue reading →

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Senior Moments

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Diner Dialogues

“One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it’s such a nice change from being young.”  Will Rogers It has been a privilege and a learning experience to be a member of the New York … Continue reading →

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On the Campaign Trail

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Diner Dialogues

The first weeks of our March 20th Special Election campaign for the 103rd New York Assembly District have gotten off to a terrific start. It has been wonderful to reconnect with friends and supporters from 2010 and I am inspired by … Continue reading →

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