Press Releases Archive
2012
- Newsle.com, Dec. 28, 2012: 2012: The Legislative Year in Review
- Times Herald Record, Dec. 6, 2012: Rep. Chris Gibson's views on taxes moving back to center
- The Daily Freeman, Dec. 5, 2012: Focus on food in Ulster County
- The Daily Freeman, Dec. 4, 2012: Kingston school district expected to spend double Race to the Top funding
- New Paltz Times, Nov. 12, 2012: Students, professors, residents weigh in on SUNY's Park Point
- The Daily Star, Nov. 1, 2012: Commission to hold redistricting hearing
- The Daily Freeman, Oct. 23, 2012: Study finds Obama's Race to the Top program too costly for schools
- Newspulse, Aug. 1, 2012: Awards, Honors, Appointments and Recognition
- Utica Observer- Dispatch, July 29, 2012: Assembly district changes leave voters, politicians adjusting
- The Daily Freeman, July 5, 2012: Red Hook hears pitch for shared services
- Newspulse, June 27, 2012: CRREO Conference explores Hudson Valley Regional Agenda
- MPNnow.com, June 5, 2012: Kolb's EffectiveNY group names essay winner
- Bloomberg Businessweek, March 25, 2012: NY comptroller acknowledges idea he can't be mayor
- Newsday, May 14, 2012: Unlikely N.Y. allies push grass-roots reforms
- Register Star, April 24, 2012: NY gov. expert says Gibson will need to fight hard if he wants to win in 19th
- Utica Observer-Dispatch, March 17, 2012: Tell state leaders they need better redistricting plan
- Politicker, March 15, 2012: Grading the Redistricting Amendment
- YNN, March 7, 2012: Congressional maps after Hudson Valley districts
- WNYC, March 2, 2012: Details emerge on possible redistricting amendment
- Times Union, Feb. 26, 2012: Encore for N.Y.'s redistricting farce
- New York Times, Feb. 17, 2012: Cuomo's Efforts to Expand Authority Raise Alarm in Albany
- New Paltz Oracle, Feb. 16, 2012: New York State District Lines Redrawn
- Newsday, Feb. 14, 2012: Reexamine New York's Constitution
- Times Union, Feb. 6, 2012: What if NY had adopted a new constitution in 1967?
- The Economist, Jan. 28, 2012: Next, walk on water – a New York governor is actually governing
- Utica Observer-Dispatch, Jan. 26, 2012: Major changes in proposed state districts
- Hudson Valley Insider, Jan. 24, 2012: Hudson Valley County Jail Consolidation Study
- Times Herald Record, Jan. 21, 2012: Researchers suggest ways counties can cut jail costs
- YNN, Jan. 19, 2012: Consolidating county jails makes sense
- Times Herald Record, Jan. 16, 2012: Cushy Port Authority pension isn't enough for some
- Newsday, Jan. 12, 2012: CRREO: New Models for Local Districts
2011
- The Daily Freeman, Dec. 29, 2011: SUNY New Paltz prof urges shared municipal services
- CBS New York, Dec. 27, 2011: Gov. Cuomo gets high marks for first year in office
- Newsday, Dec. 19, 2011: How to draw your own electoral maps
- Newsday, Dec. 16, 2011: Hey Albany, the citizens are coming
- Bloomberg Businessweek, Dec. 1, 2011: Cuomo considers changing NY tax code as economy struggles
- The Post-Standard, Nov.19, 2011: With new budget gap, Cuomo's first year may be tough to top
- Times Herald Record, Nov. 7, 2011: Cuomo is a master when it comes to control
- Times Herald Record, Oct.31, 2011: SUNY conference to focus on future of solid waste
- Times Herald Record, Oct.25, 2011: My View: Newburgh voters should approve City Charter changes
- Utica Observer-Dispatch, Oct. 23, 2011: Election board system needs to be reformed
- Times Herald Record, Oct. 11, 2011: Time for another look at a regional jail
- Mid-Hudson News, Sept. 10, 2011: Area counties should consider some form of jail collaboration, says study
- The Poughkeepsie Journal, Aug. 29, 2011: SUNY's Benjamin will give O'keefe lecture linking college, community
- Times Union, Aug. 28, 2011: Locally grown food offers benefits beyond nutrition
- Bloomberg Businessweek, July 15, 2011: Cuomo may face New York worker pay fight after legislative wins
- Hudson Valley Times, July 14, 2011: Chacun à son goût.
- Utica Observer-Dispatch, July 4, 2011: New state tax cap can be overridden by local governments
- Bloomburg Businessweek, June 12, 2011: NY fraud case scandal a thorn for mayor
- Times Herald Record, June 11, 2011: Fracking fight is partly about local control
- Poughkeepsie Journal, May 12, 2011: Valley Views: A different look for Dutchess
- WAMC, April 27, 2011: Political factors enter redistricting battles
- Omaha World Herald, April 8, 2011: NY school chief out, but Mayor still faces hurdles
- Hudson Valley Times, March 31, 2011: Big Money: Assemblyman Cahill, tax experts hold forum in New Paltz
- Hudson Valley Times, March 17, 2011: Financing education through income tax reform
- Hudson Valley Times, Jan. 27, 2011: Let the commission do it
- Hudson Valley Times, Jan. 20, 2011: Looking to share: Government Efficiency Group Rule out New Paltz as City
- The Daily Freeman, Jan. 8, 2011: Conference at SUNY New Paltz to focus on justice courts
2010
- Times Herald Record, Dec. 12, 2010: Politics could yield in next redistricting
- Times Union, Nov. 24, 2010: A Legacy Written in Orders
- Times Herald Record, Nov. 22, 2010: Cheers and Jeers
- Times Herald Record, Nov. 19, 2012: SUNY's Benjamin to help steer state reform
- New York Times, Nov. 3, 2010: Democrats on Verge of Retaining New York Senate Majority
- Mid-Hudson News, October 7, 2010: CRREO "discussion brief" identifies "urgent" need for regional water resource planning
- Shawangunk Journal, July 15, 2010: Think Tank to County: Outlook for Coffers is Bleak
- Shawangunk Journal, June 24, 2010: Down in the Dumps – Ulster, Sullivan Lag in Economic Health
- The Poughkeepsie Journal, June 23, 2010: Poskanzer leaves legacy of improvement at SUNY New Paltz
- The Poughkeepsie Journal, June 3, 2010: Mid-Hudson gets good rating for 'well-being'
- Syracuse Post Standard, May 23, 2010: How to fix Albany
- Times Herald Record, May 11,2010: Primary-care docs wanted in Ellenville
- The Poughkeepsie Journal, May 2, 2010: Experts see strong voter turnout for Nov.
- Times Herald Record, May 1,2010: Ulster, towns to share equipment, personnel
- Capitol Tonight, May 10, 2010: Amending Extenders, Is It Legal?
- Times Herald-Record, April 29, 2010: My View: Ulster County, towns must cooperate on road maintenance
- The Saratogian, April 16,2010: Empire State hosting New York State Political Science Association conference
- Mid-Hudson News, March 14, 2010: Energy alternatives discussed at symposium
- Midwest Democracy Network, March 10, 2010: Nonprofits making a major impact on redistricting reform
- Times Herald Record, March 6, 2010: Mid-Hudson region's strong, weak points scored
- Times Herald Record, Jan. 16, 2010: SUNY New Paltz institute offering disaster mental health services
- Utica Observer-Dispatch, Jan. 16, 2010: Town benefits come under scrutiny
- Albany Times Union, Jan. 11, 2010: Convene to fix constitution (Gerald Benjamin and Mario Cuomo)
- Woodstock Times, Jan. 7, 2010: Road shift: County proposes towns plow its highways
- Poughkeepsie Journal, Jan. 6, 2010: Residents, politicians differ on fixes for New York's budget crisis
- Times Herald Record, Jan. 5, 2010: Ulster, towns to share equipment, personnel: Autumn timeframe for pacts on services
- Daily Freeman, Jan. 5, 2010: Towns may plow Ulster County roads
2009
- The New York Observer, Dec. 15, 2009: Being David Paterson
- The New York Observer, Nov. 24,2009: Reaction to the Paterson Declaration
- Times Herald Record, Nov. 8, 2009: In politics, 2009 looks like 1993
- CBS News, Nov. 8, 2009: Voter Anger Opens A Door For GOP's Lazio
- 1010 Wins, Nov. 6, 2009: Paterson Launches Multimillioin Dollar Statewide Ad Campaign
- Mid Hudson News Network, October 13,2009: Regional jail study continues
- Times Herald Record, Aug. 31, 2009: Calls grow louder for constitutional convention
- Gotham Gazette, Aug. 3, 2009: Albany Aftershocks
- Poughkeepsie Journal, July 26, 2009: State Gives Dutchess Modest Jail Relief
- Wall Street Journal, July 10, 2009: Albany Needs a Constitutional Convention (Gerald Benjamin and Mario Cuomo)
- New York Times, July 8, 2009: Paterson Picks M.T.A. Figure as His No. 2
- New York Magazine, Daily Intel, July 8, 2009: Constitutional Experts, Democratic Assemblyman Warn Paterson
- Daily Freeman, June 19, 2009: Russian mayors pay a visit
- New York Times, June 16, 2009: What They Wished For in Queens
- Hudson Valley Business Journal: June 1, 2009: Study suggests the Hudson Valley has enough jail space (pg. 12)
- readMedia Newswire, April 29, 2009: NY Secretary of State Announces Grants to Reduce Costs and Improve Local Government Services
- The Buffalo News, March 19, 2009: Democrats gain first-ever enrollment edge upstate
- CQ Today, March 15, 2009: The Ordeal of David Paterson
- New Paltz Times, Feb. 19, 2009: One New Paltz?
- Poughkeepsie Journal, Feb. 15, 2009: Dutchess has every reason to join jail study
- Times Herald Record, Feb. 10, 2009: Orange-Ulster, Sullivan BOCES boards oppose merger
- UticaOD.com, Feb. 8, 2009: Oneida Co. weighs privatization options
- New Straits Times, Feb. 4, 2009: KOH LAY CHIN: Time for political adventure holiday to end
- Columbia Spectator, Feb. 3, 2009: ESDC Prepares to Acquire CU Properties
- UticaOD.com, Feb. 2, 2009: Dems hope for majority on board
- UticaOD.com, Jan. 20, 2009: Appointment of former legislator's spouse raises concerns
- Economist.com, Jan, 29, 2009: Over-mighty governors. It’s time to curb their power to pick senators
- Times Herald Record, Jan. 24, 2009: Paterson appoints upstate Rep. Gillibrand to Senate seat
- New York Post, Jan. 23, 2009: Gov. Paterson names Gillbrand Senator
- Daily Freeman, Jan. 22, 2009: Shared services get a look in Ulster
- Crain's New York Business, Jan, 17, 2009: Memo to Albany: First, do no harm
- The River Reporter, Jan. 15, 2009: Regional jail system eyed
- 1010wins.com, Jan. 13, 2009: New York Republicans Want to Force Vote for Senate Pick
- Capital News 9, Jan. 10, 2009: Who's the next U.S. Senator?
- NY1.com, Jan. 10, 2009: Critics Question Paterson's Secret Senate Vetting
- Times Herald Record, Jan. 9, 2009: Commuters might lose chance to vent
- Real Clear Politics, Jan. 5, 2009: Kennedy missteps might not trip her up in the end
- On Campus @ SUNY New Paltz Television "Gerald Benjamin": Episode #230
2008
- Times Herald Record, Dec. 31, 2008: Regional jails could reduce counties' costs
- Times Herald Record, Dec. 27, 2008: New Ulster leader Mike Hein pledges efficient government
- Ithaca Journal, Dec. 27, 2008: Spitzer, budget woes make ‘08 extraordinary for NY
- Times Herald Record, Dec. 26, 2008: Brand-new day for Ulster's government starts next week
- Utica Observer Dispatch, Dec. 28, 2008: Oneida County looks into merging departments
- Elmira Star-Gazette, Dec. 23, 2008: Senator takes uncharacteristic low-key stand on Clinton's seat
- USA Today, Dec. 26, 2008: Kennedy would follow in Clinton as late-bloomer senator
- Office of the Attorney General Media Center, Dec. 11, 2008: Attorney General Cuomo Outlines Legal Proposal to Reduce Government Waste and Save Taxpayer Money
- The New York Observer, Nov. 18, 2008: Didn't David Paterson Know Who He Was Dealing With?
- New York Times, Nov, 8, 2008: Republicans Aim to Rebuild After a Bruising Election
- Newsday, Nov. 5, 2008: Democrats win slim majority in NY Senate
- Newsday, Nov. 5, 2008: Upstaters fret over NYC dominance of Albany
- Times Herald-Record, Oct. 29, 2008: Report shows why Ulster County taxes are higher for residents of cities and villages
- New York Daily News, Oct. 28, 2008: GOP pundits in Queens bullish on incumbents Padavan and Maltese
- Poughkeepsie Journal, Oct. 24, 2008: Candidates' forum set on climate change
- Ellenville Journal, Oct. 23, 2008: CRREO Reports: Ellenville Highest Taxes in Ulster County
- CITY Newspaper, Oct. 22, 2008: ELECTION '08: Will state Dems blow their big chance?
- Daily Freeman Editorial, Oct, 22, 2008: Inequities in Ulster County
- The Empire Page, Oct. 21, 2008: An Interview with Gerald Benjamin
- Times Herald Record, Oct, 19, 2008: Voters' views on race, gender surface in presidential election
- Mid-Hudson News Netwok, Oct. 16, 2008: Property tax inequities exist in Ulster County, according to new research center
- Daily Freeman, Oct. 16, 2008: Study sheds light on property tax inequity in Ulster County*
- Oct. 8, 2008: Outreach center appoints new assistant director
- USA Today, Sept. 15, 2008: In months, N.Y. politics go from red hot to ice cold
- The Jerusalem Post, Sept. 8, 2008: NY state legislator Sheldon Silver faces unusual primary challenge
- New York Times, Aug. 2, 2008: Opportunity Knocks as Paterson Tackles Budget
- Times Herald-Record, June 9, 2008:
From Research to Reality: SUNY New Paltz center to focus on local problem*
- New York Times, April 27, 2008: Majority Rule in Senate Even Includes…
- New York Times, March 29, 2008: Even without Spitzer, Democrats are Resolved to challenge Senate Seats
2007
- USA TODAY, Nov. 7, 2007: Poll - Clinton lags in quest for male voters
- Times Herald-Record, Oct. 26, 2007: Senate OKs $300K for SUNY New Paltz
- Hudson Valley Business Journal, Oct. 15, 2007: Pattern for Progress, SUNY and Pace tackle municipal consolidation
- Hudson Valley Business Journal, Oct. 8, 2007: Winters to guide regional ed at New Paltz
- New York Times, Oct. 17, 2007: Spitzer-Bruno Fight Leaves Dozens of the Governor’s Appointees in Limbo
- Hudson Valley Business Journal, Sept. 17, 2007: SUNY New Paltz creates new regional resource center
- SUNY New Paltz News Release, Sept. 5, 2007: College to open new Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach: Gerald Benjamin to lead
- New York Times, July 8, 2007: In Battles with Spitzer, A few Points in Bruno’s Favor
- New York Times, Feb. 8, 2007: Perception of Being slighted Stoked Revolt by Lawmaker
- New York Times, Jan. 28, 2007: New York, Condensed
2006
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