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New York Declares War on Gas

The state adopted a ban on the use of natural gas in new construction. 

Ryan Lanier May 12, 2023
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New York Should Reject a Tobacco Tax Increase

New York's proposed tobacco tax increases would do more harm than good.

Ryan Lanier April 14, 2023
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Hochul Doubles Down on Green Bad Deal Policies

Governor Hochul's budget proposal doubles down on ill-advised "Green New Deal" policies.

Ryan Lanier February 15, 2023
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Governor Cuomo’s Bridge Light Show Plans Go Dark

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D-N.Y.) is known for his failed schemes to boost the state's economy.  

Frances Floresca August 4, 2021
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High-Speed Rail Is Going Nowhere Fast

States need to hit the brakes on the high-speed rail projects due to how expensive they will cost. 

Frances Floresca February 5, 2021
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Working Together to Fight the Coronavirus

There is in vitro evidence that hydroxychloroquine is effective in fighting the coronavirus.

Elizabeth Wright April 1, 2020
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New York’s Green New Deal Faces Some Inconvenient Truths

On June 19, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo indicated he would be willing to sign the Climate and Community Protection Act into law.

CAGW Staff July 8, 2019
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New York Lawmakers Protect Pay Raises With Taxpayer-Funded Attorneys

While a potential pay raise for members of Congress seems to have been tabled for now, an equally atrocious attempt to abuse taxpayer funds is occuring in the Empire State.  

CAGW Staff June 21, 2019
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De Blasio’s Trolley Goes Off The Rails

A trickle of negative stories about New York Mayor Bill De Blasio’s (D) proposed Brooklyn-Queens waterfront trolley, known as the BQX, has turned into a deluge. 

Spencer Chretien June 18, 2018
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New York Politicians Wage War on Plastic

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio, both Democrats, are widely reported

Spencer Chretien April 27, 2018