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• Times Herald-Record, Sept. 23, 2016 - Supporters urge Gov. Cuomo to OK county review of border changes
• Mid-Hudson News, Sept. 23, 2016 - Lawmakers urge governor to sign annexation oversight bill
  
• The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 23, 2016 - Corruption Case Deals New York Governor Andrew Cuomo a Blow
• The Daily Star, Sept. 20, 2016 - In Our Opinion: New Yorkers need to approve a convention
• Photo News, Sept. 20, 2016 - Vote 'Yes' for wards in Blooming Grove
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Sept. 20, 2016 - Replay: Journal meeting with Poughkeepsie Charter Commission
• Gotham Gazette, Sept. 11, 2016 - The Week Ahead in New York Politics, September 12
• Regional Plan Association, Sept. 8, 2016 - Landscape Conservation in the Hudson River Valley
• Times Herald Record, Aug. 22, 2016 - Two mid-Hudson residents appointed to Cuomo's new Women's Suffrage Commission
• governor.ny.gov, Aug. 22, 2016 - Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of New York State Women's Suffrage Commission
• The Washington Post, Aug. 16, 2016 - Why the ‘good’ news about new standardized test scores really isn’t
• The Daily Freeman, Aug. 10, 2016 - National Park Service centennial focus of Oct. 12 conference at FDR site
• The New York Times, July 25, 2016 - Yogurt Plant’s Closing Prompts Questions on Cuomo’s Economic Growth Plans
• Times Herald-Record, July 17, 2016 - My View: Justice Ginsburg spoke out for good reason
• Politico, July 12, 2016 - De Blasio keeping distance from upcoming Senate elections
• Poughkeepsie Journal, July 8, 2016 - Commission to propose 'significant' city government changes
• Times Union, June 20, 2016 - Preparation lagging for Cuomo’s latest route to ethics reform
• Gotham Gazette, May 13, 2016 - Buffalo Billion Probe: Bad Apples or Broken System?
• The Legislative Gazette, April 27, 2016 - Life comes full circle for accomplished alumna
• Times Union, April 26, 2016 - Thanks to governor, no threat of much-needed reform
• Gotham Gazette, April 22, 2016 - There's a Long List of Voting Reforms New York Can Pass
• Newsday, April 21, 2016 - Joseph Mondello, Nassau GOP chief, says Kaminsky likely won
• Poughkeepsie Journal, April 20, 2016 - Local voters favored Trump, Sanders
• WAMC, April 20, 2016 - A Clinton Wins NY Primary, Sanders Clinches Victories In The Hudson Valley
• Here and Now, April 19, 2016 - How Today’s Republicans Differ From Teddy Roosevelt, Nelson Rockefeller (PDF)
• Vermont Public Radio, April 18, 2016 - With All Eyes On New York, Sanders' North Country Supporters Rally (PDF)
• City and State, April 18, 2016 - SPECIAL ELECTION PROVIDES WFP WITH SHOT AT ASSEMBLY SEAT
• U.S. News, April 18, 2016 - New York: A Test of Message and Mettle
• SoloNews, April 18, 2016 - What You Need to Know About the Primary Elections
• Gotham Gazette, April 17, 2016 - A Post Budget Test of the Governor's Commitment to a Constitutional Convention
• Times Herald-Record, April 16, 2016 - When it comes to primaries, New York finds itself in rare spotlight
• Poughkeepsie Journal, April 16, 2016 - Campaigns look to millennials, women on Primary Day and beyond
• CAROLINA JOURNAL, April 15, 2016 - Testing Time and Time for Testing
• Robesonian, April 15, 2016 - Putting education to the test
• Daily Freeman, April 15, 2016 - New Paltz forum will detail paths to possible New York state Constitutional Convention
• New Paltz Times, April 14, 2016 - Time to vote
• THE GLOBE AND MAIL, April 13, 2016 - New York victory crucial for Clinton, Trump after recent losses
• Poughkeepsie Journal, April 12, 2016 - New york reclaims status as Political power broker
• The Washington Times, April 12, 2016 - John Kasich warns that Donald Trump or Ted Cruz nomination would cost GOP at state level
• ThinkProgress, April 11, 2016 - The Whitewashing Of The Opt-Out Movement
• Mid-Hudson News, April 11, 2016 - Poughkeepsie faces tight timeline with charter review
• USA Today, April 11, 2016 - For presidential campaigns, Empire State a haunted house
• Times Union, April 10, 2016 - WHITE, BLUE-COLLAR AND MAD
• State of the State Ks, April 10, 2016 - Trump expands new aide's campaign role
• The Washington Times, April 10, 2016 - John Kasich targets Ted Cruz, not Donald Trump, in delegate race
• WNYC, April 8, 2016 - Donald Who? New York GOP Leaders Won't Comment (PDF)
• LifeZette, April 7, 2016 - Trump’s Trade Views Boost His New York Appeal
• Daily Freeman, April 7, 2016 - Food insecurity focus of annual conference April 27 at SUNY New Paltz
• Times Herald Record, April 6, 2016 - Ethics gridlock in Albany
• Buffalo Law Journal, April 2, 2016 - UB meeting to focus on NYS Constitution referendum
• University at Buffalo, March 22, 2016 - How to fix New York's Constitution?
• Daily Freeman, March 21, 2016 - Report examines local grads' career readiness
• Politico, March 18, 2016 - Democrats' path to possible Senate control begins on Long Island
• The Independent View, March 10, 2016 - Rockefeller Institute Holding March 25 Con Con Seminar in NY
• The Real Deal, March 9, 2016 - Andrew Cuomo really wants to be New York
• Times Union, March 8, 2016 - Create system with less testing to measure performance
• Times Herald-Record, March 3, 2016 - Local leaders divided on Trump, united on Clinton
• Times Union, March 1, 2016 - Before a state constitutional convention, a few modest proposals
• Rockefeller Institute of Government Video, Feb. 1, 2016 - Gerald Benjamin Speaking "Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend the same?"
• Gerald Benjamin's Constitutional Convention PowerPoint Presentation, Feb. 1, 2016 - “Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend the same?”
• The Lebanon Daily Record, Jan. 31, 2016 - NY budget plan exposes age-old upstatedownstate rift
• WCNY, Jan. 29, 2016 - Ashley Hupfl, Glenn Blain, Schuyler Center, Dr. Gerald Benjamin (PDF)
• Times Union, Jan. 31, 2016 - CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION DESERVES SUPPORT
• SUNY New Paltz News, Jan. 29, 2016 - Sociology faculty appointed to State’s Women’s Suffrage Anniversary Commission
• WAMC, Jan. 26, 2016 - NY's 19th Congressional District Race Includes Lesser Known Names (PDF)
• The Charlotte Observer, Jan. 26, 2016 - Goldman Sachs is in the eye of the campaign storm
• Capitol Confidential, Jan. 25, 2016 - Rockefeller Institute opens Constitutional Convention site
• Times Herald-Record, Jan. 23, 2016 - Can Albany be saved from corruption?
• Times Union, Jan. 19, 2016 - MORE TESTS WON'T SOLVE TESTING GLUT
• The Buffalo News, Jan. 17, 2016 - Which Governor Cuomo said this? Both, 28 years apart Despite time passing, little change seen in Albany
• New Paltz Times, Jan. 14, 2016 - Toward transparency
• New Paltz Times, Jan. 14, 2016 - Lieutenant governor visits SUNY New Paltz, announces new statewide broadband plan
• Times Herald-Record, Jan. 13, 2016 - State of the State: Cuomo unveils $145.3 billion budget plan, initiatives
• Hudson Valley Press, Jan. 13, 2016 - NYS Lieutenant Governor Hochul Visits SUNY NP
• Times Union, Jan. 13, 2016 - CAPITAL CITIES SHARE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF STATE GOVERNMENT
• NYSBA, Jan. 12, 2016 - 2016: Social Media and Possible NYS Constitutional Convention Highlight NYS Bar Association's Presidential Summit
  
• Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, Jan. 12, 2016 - Speak Out: Assemblywoman Sandy Galef Discusses 100 Years of Women's Suffrage with Dr. Gerald Benjamin and Dr. Eve Waltermaurer (PDF)
• POLITICO, Jan. 11, 2016 - From grant money to test backlash: How Cuomo evolved on Common Core
• Mid-Hudson News, Jan. 9, 2016 - Lt. Gov. tours Ulster colleges
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Jan. 8, 2016 - Whose name will go on the new Tappan Zee Bridge?

2015

• Newsday, Dec. 27, 2015 - James Burke case raises questions for Steve Bellone, experts say
• USA Today, Dec. 23, 2015 - New name for N.Y.'s Tappan Zee Bridge?
• POLITICO, Dec. 21, 2015 - The extraordinary rivalry of Cuomo and de Blasio
• Star Gazette, Dec. 18, 2015 - Year in review: Corruption reigned in NY
• Daily Freeman, Dec. 14, 2015 - Voters to decide on New York constitution
• Yahoo News, Dec. 13, 2015 - New York to decide whether to revise state constitution
• The New York Times, Dec. 13, 2015 - New York to Decide Whether to Revise State Constitution
• Newsday, Dec. 12, 2015 - Will convictions of legislators change Albany's culture?
• The Buffalo News, Dec. 11, 2015 - Paladino considering a run for governor in 2018
• WAMC, Dec. 7, 2015 - NYers Will Soon Get Chance to Change State's Constitution (PDF)
• Times Union, Dec. 7, 2015 - Back to the drawing board for state constitution?
• WRVO Public Media, Dec. 3, 2015 - 'Fixed costs' double time spent on standardized tests (PDF)
• Times Herald-Record, Dec. 2, 2015 - Editorial: Towns feel pressures to start sharing more
• WSKGnews, Dec. 2, 2015 - Study: 'Fixed Costs' Double Time Spent On Standardized Tests (PDF)
• The Daily Gazette, Nov. 26, 2015 - Reports point to state tests as big stressors for schools
• Daily Freeman, Nov. 23, 2015 - Report by SUNY New Paltz's Benjamin Center looks at standardized testing
• Times Herald-Record, Nov. 22, 2015 - Pauline Liu: Hopeful new developments on the education front
• The Washington Post, Nov. 19, 2015 - Report: Time spent on standardized testing in schools is underestimated
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Nov. 17, 2015 - Study: Students spent 19 hours on 2 Common Core tests
• WCNY, Nov. 17, 2015 - Gerald Benjamin, Karl Sleight, Asm. Brindisi and Asm. Ryan, Paul Gallay (PDF)
• AP News, Nov. 16, 2015 - Daily fantasy sports showdown spotlights NY attorney general
• The Boston Globe, Nov. 13, 2015 - N.Y. shouldn't treat DraftKings, FanDuel like Mafia
• New Paltz Times, Nov. 12, 2015 - Under the regulatory radar - County Comptroller wants to tax Airbnbs
• Almanac Weekly, Nov. 12, 2015 - One Book One New Paltz to spotlight Orange is the New Black
• New Paltz Times, Nov. 12, 2015 - Barbara Rosenblat to be part of One Book One New Paltz
• New Paltz Times, Nov. 11, 2015 - One Book One New Paltz initiative takes on the prison system with this year's community read of Orange is the New Black
• Daily Freeman, Nov. 10, 2015 - SUNY will participate in shared reading event
• Newsday, Nov. 7, 2015 - The Big Turnoff
• Almanac Weekly, Nov. 5, 2015 - One Book One New Paltz to spotlight Orange is the New Black
• New Paltz Times, Nov. 5, 2015 - One Book One New Paltz initiative takes on the prison system with this year's community read of Orange is the New Black
• New Paltz Times, Nov. 5, 2015 - Benjamin Center to host panel talk on sustainable agriculture
• REUTERS, Nov. 1, 2015 - Ex-N.Y. legislative leaders facing U.S. corruption trials
• Daily Freeman, Oct. 30, 2015 - SUNY New Paltz talk examines sustainable agriculture
• New Paltz Times, Oct. 29, 2015 - One Book/One New Paltz to spotlight Orange is the New Black
• Shawangunk Journal, Oct. 22, 2015 - Eat The Veggies! New Report Looks At School Meals, Regs & Locavore Contributions
• Mid-Hudson News, Oct. 20, 2015 - Kingston mayoral candidates Noble and Polacco hold first debate
• Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Oct. 17, 2015 - State windfall may curb toll hike
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Oct. 9, 2015 - Cheers to Benjamin, Family Services
• Times Herald-Record, Oct. 5, 2015 - Applause for those who get things done
• Times Herald-Record, Oct. 2, 2015 - Hein mum on possible Congressional run
• Mid-Hudson News, Oct. 1, 2015 - SUNY New Paltz center named for founding director
• Gotham Gazette, Oct. 1, 2015 - Do New York Elected Officials Deserve A Raise?
• Times Herald-Record, Sept. 30, 2015 - SUNY New Paltz renames center after founding director
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Sept. 30, 2015 - Editorial: Film Festival enriches area's character
• Times Union, Sept. 29, 2015 - Shift puts Stefanik, Gibson on spot
• Daily Freeman, Sept. 28, 2015 - SUNY New Paltz naming research center for Gerald Benjamin, Center for Research is being renamed for Gerald Benjamin
• Times Herald-Record, Sept. 28, 2015 - SUNY New Paltz center to be named for longtime professor
• Washington Times, Sept. 28, 2015 - SUNY New Paltz center to be named for longtime professor
• POLITICO New York, Sept. 23, 2015 - Elia: Education department, Cuomo need to work together
• City and State, Sept. 20, 2015 - The Terrible Twos: Flanagan, Heastie and Next Year's Growing Pains
• Gotham Gazette, Sept. 18, 2015 - Rumored Scheme Brings Scrutiny to Bronx Political Machine
• New Paltz Times, Sept. 10, 2015 - Orange (is the New Black) is the new One Book Selection
• Gotham Gazette, Sept. 10, 2015 - In Battle with Local Bronx Media, Klein Publishes Own Newspaper
• The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 10, 2015 - Behind Cuomo's Shifting Stance on Minimum Wage
• Times Union, Aug. 31, 2015 - The politics of secession
• The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 31, 2015 - De Blasio Not Invited on Cuomo-Led Puerto Rico Trip
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Aug. 26, 2015 - What's new on the business scene for Aug. 27
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Aug. 23, 2015 - 600 million crossings and 85 years for the Mid-Hudson Bridge
• City and State, Aug. 9, 2015 - Following the Leader: Is New York Still Leading the Way?
• The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 6, 2015 - New York Wage Boards Shaped Policy for Decades
• The New York Times, July 31, 2015 - Cuomo's Legacy? It May Be Big New York Projects
• Daily Freeman, July 21, 2015 - Ulster County pay committee debates proposed raises for elected leaders
• Mid Hudson News, July 21, 2015 - Cafeteria benefit plan considered by UC compensation review committee
• City and State, July 18, 2015 - OPINION: WANT TO BE GOVERNOR? DON'T MOVE UPSTATE
• NY State of Politics, July 13, 2015 - Is The SAFE Act MOU Even Legal?
• Observer-Dispatch, July 13, 2015 - County races no challenge for many candidates
• Shawangunk Journal, July 9, 2015 - Democracy's New Dilemma. How Will We Cope With A Hasidic Influx?
• Capitol New York, June 29, 2015 - What Cuomo and the leaders left out
• Newsday, June 28, 2014 - De Blasio comes up short on results, clout in Albany
• Daily Freeman, June 18, 2015 - New report laments lost classroom time at Mid-Hudson schools
• Spotlight News, June 4, 2015 - Local officials propose consolidation
• Poughkeepsie Journal, June 3, 2015 - Across two counties and a river, the Mid-Hudson Civic Center expands
• Times Union, May 28, 2015 - Collaboration leads to savings
• City and State NY, May 26, 2015 - The Big Ugly
• The New York Times, May 26, 2015 - Governor Cuomo's Legislative Agenda Faces New and Familiar Obstacles
• City Lab, May 11, 2015 - Why Billionaires Don't Pay Property Taxes in New York
• Uticaod, May 6, 2015 - Griffo, Seward on short list for majority leader
• Mid Hudson News, May 1, 2015 - Regionalism v. localism, topic of OCCF debate
• New Paltz Times, April 30, 2015 - Up from the muck, Citizen activists convene on 'The Future of the Wallkill River'
• Mid Hudson News, April 30, 2015 - Youth volunteerism highlighted at service summit
• Times Herald-Record, April 24, 2015 - What's polluting the Wallkill River? Feces
• Times Herald-Record, April 24 - Wallkill River's future debated
• Daily Freeman, April 24, 2015 - Future of the Wallkill River discussed at conference
• Mid Hudson News, April 24, 2015 - Future of the Wallkill River discussed at college conference
• New Paltz Times, April 23, 2015 - Engaging a new generation of volunteers
• Daily Freeman, April 17, 2015 - No change in Kingston's property tax system year after report
• New Paltz Times, April 16, 2015 - Water, water, everywhere - Regional planning to protect water rights is discussed during a SUNY New Paltz event
• New Paltz Times, April 16, 2015 - Future of the Wallkill River
• am NEW YORK, April 16, 2015 - Bill De Blasio urges fight against income inequality in Iowa speech
• Mid-Hudson News, April 15, 2015 - Mayors of Kingston, Albany and Binghamton discuss property tax inequities
• New Paltz Times, April 2, 2015 - Future of the Wallkill River
• Hudson Valley Chronogram, April 1, 2015 - Scholars & Dollars, The Economics of College Life
• The Daily Freeman, March 23, 2015 - New Paltz event on April 23 will explore future of Wallkill River
• The Daily Freeman, March 18, 2015 - Support for Wallkill River restoration effort event at SUNY New Paltz April 23
• New Paltz Times, Feb. 12, 2015 - Cleaning up their act, Environmental Policy Commission's post-bag ban wish list includes greener Village Hall, municipal garbage pickup, Wallkill River pollution watch
• The Daily Freeman, Jan. 23, 2015 - SUNY New Paltz report examines property tax issues
• Times Herald-Record, Jan. 22, 2015 - State political analysts surprised at accusations, question charges against Silver
• The Daily Freeman, Jan. 15, 2015 - Business Review & Forecast: Some see Kingston business tax rate as unfair, burdensome
• Shawangunk Journal, Jan. 8, 2015 - Despite Disappointment, A Plan B Starts Taking Shape For The Area Now

  2014

• Times Herald Record, Dec. 7, 2014 - Arts groups paint a gloomy picture
• Mid-Hudson News, Dec. 3, 2014 - Kingston non-homestead tax rate slowly being equalized
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Nov. 21, 2014 - Daryl's House continues to rock 'n' roll
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Nov. 20, 2014 - The arts, the crafts and the holidays
• The Oneida Daily Dispatch, Oct. 24, 2014 - Legislative redistricting Prop. 1 debated at SUNY New Paltz
• Daily Freeman, Oct. 23, 2014 - Makeup of Congress doesn't reflect U.S. population, SUNY New Paltz center says
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Oct. 23, 2014 - Broadway beckons in the light of the Half Moon
• Daily Freeman, Oct. 22, 2014 - State ballot proposition on legislative redistricting panel focus of debate in New Paltz
• Daily Freeman, Oct. 18, 2014 - State redistricting proposal focus of Oct. 22 debate in New Paltz
• The Daily Freeman, Oct. 9, 2014 - NY state ballot question will be focus of debate in New Paltz
• New Paltz Times, Oct. 9, 2014 - CRREO to host the Hudson Valley Green Materials & Services Expo
• Daily Freeman, Sept. 27, 2014 - Green Materials and Services Expo Oct. 14
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Sept. 11, 2014 - Beyond borders: Collaboration and expansion in the arts
• Shawangunk Journal, Aug. 28, 2014 - Back To School! New Years Start Wednesday As New Report Calls For Sharing Of Administrative Costs, Late HS Start Times
• AIM.ORG, Aug. 27, 2014 - Disarming the U.S. on the 'Information Battlefield'
• WAMC.ORG, Aug. 10, 2014 - Report Stresses Collaboration Among School Districts
• WAMC.ORG, Aug. 7, 2014 - WAMC's Alan Chartock In Conversation with Dr. Gerald Benjamin
• Shawangunk Journal, July 31, 2014 - The Arts As A Regional Moneymaker
• Poughkeepsie Journal, July 25, 2014 - TAXES AT WORK Arts venues form pacts with casinos
• New Paltz Times, July 24, 2014 - Improving arts organizations
• WAMC.ORG, July 18, 2014 - Report Shows Arts And Culture Impact In The Hudson Valley
• Times Herald Record, July 17, 2014 - Artists look for ways to help community
• Examiner.com, July 14, 2014 - Art & cultural events have an important impact on local economy
• Poughkeepsie Journal, July 12, 2014 - The arts in the Hudson Valley generate hundreds of millions of dollars
• Daily Freeman, July 12, 2014 - Arts are economic generator in Mid-Hudson region
• Shawangunk Journal, May 29, 2014 - Forward To The Past
• Mid Hudson News, May 1, 2014 - Homestead tax formula to be reconsidered in Kingston
• Daily Freeman, April 30, 2014 - Study suggests Kingston seek state aid to help close gap between business, residential tax rates
• Daily Freeman, April 26, 2014 - Former Kingston mayor says he suggested new plan to lessen tax gap in 2008
• Times Herald Record, April 21, 2014 - Kingston's different home, business tax rates will be discussed
• Time Warner Cable News, March 7, 2014 - (PR) Study finds City of Poughkeepsie residents experience food insecurity
• Poughkeepsie Journal, March 4, 2014 - (PR) Many city residents face 'food insecurity'
• Mid Hudson News, March 3, 2014 - (PR) Poughkeepsie faces food insecurity
• WAMC.ORG, Feb. 26, 2014 - (PR) SUNY New Paltz Center Releases Findings Of Food Insecurity Study
• Kingston Times, Feb. 17, 2014 - Study looks at impacts of dual tax rate
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Feb. 8, 2014 - SUNY New Paltz studies arts' economic impact

2013

• New Paltz Times, Dec. 19, 2013: Water, water everywhere
• New Paltz Times, Dec. 5, 2013: CRREO to host 'Water at SUNY New Paltz' symposium
• Daily Freeman, Nov. 25, 2013: SUNY New Paltz watershed project to be presented Dec. 11
• Times Herald Record, Nov. 9, 2013: Group brainstorms education in Ulster
• Times Herald Record, Nov. 8, 2013: Some Ulster agencies reluctant to answer police-efficiency survey
• Daily Freeman, Nov. 4, 2013: SUNY New Paltz hosts clean water symposium
• Times Herald Record, Nov. 4, 2013: Pauline Liu: Ulster event will ponder future of education
• New Paltz Times, Oct. 31, 2013: Social costs of casino gambling
• New Paltz Times, Oct. 31, 2013: CRREO at SUNY New Paltz to host information session on 'NY State of Health'
• Times Herald Record, Oct. 30, 2013:
   Suny New Paltz event focus is affordable healthcare 
  
   
• Daily Freeman, Oct. 15, 2013: New Paltz symposium focuses on future of public education
• SUNY Cortland, Sept. 10, 2013: Top State Constitution Experts to Meet at SUNY Cortland
• Daily Freeman, Sept. 10, 2013: Todays local news briefs from: Ulster County, New Paltz, Bard College
• New Paltz Times, Aug. 29, 2013: Let it flow
• Albany Times Union, July 29, 2013: Right step to reform elections
• Daily Freeman, Jan. 10, 2013: Race to the Top is topic of talk

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

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: OneNewPaltz
• 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: propertytax
• 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:
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• 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: HVBJ_PattersConf
• Hudson Valley Business Journal, Oct. 8, 2007: HVBJ_Winters
• 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: HVBJ_newctr
• 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

• New York Times, Oct. 28, 2006: Moving To End the Practice That lets Lawmakers Draw Their Own Districts
• New York Times, July 16, 2006: With Arrests of Legislator, Hard Questions

2005

• New York Times, Dec. 4, 2005: Eight is Enough