As my doctor was finishing my last physical, I mentioned to him that I had to get up two or three times in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. He said that it was nothing to worry about; it happens as men age.
But a few days later,...

When it comes to indigent defense reform, New York State appears to be going backward.
In a report released yesterday, Citizen Action of New York faulted Governor David Paterson's proposed 2009-10 budget for failing to invest in criminal...

A report released yesterday by Environmental Advocates of New York says that the state's Environmental Protection Fund is just about wiped out. Lawmakers have not only reduced its size, but they've authorized a "sweep" of the fund to help plug...

Last night there were two meetings on two different projects at Irondequoit Town Hall. In one, the Town Board voted to accept the terms of a tax agreement with the developer of the Medley Centre project.
In the other, the Planning Board held...

You'd think somebody would at least take the "For Lease" sign out of the window at Gateway Centre.
The building, at 150 East Main Street, will be part of the Renaissance Square project. A huge sign fixed to the front of it, trumpeting that...

Governor David Paterson got a lot of questions about why he cut certain programs in his budget and whether those programs might be restored. His answers generally went like this: "I didn't have a rationale. I cut it because I was trying to...

At least two area Congress members say that they are furious with a Veterans Administration budget proposal that would change the way that care for veterans with "service-connected" injuries or disabilities is paid for.

The county's Parks Advisory Committee approved a new master plan for Ellison Park, Tryon Park, and other Irondequoit Bay-area parks last night, much to no one's surprise. Now, it's on to the next wrinkle.
There's some confusion about how...

Congress member Steve Israel has a high-tech vision for New York State: biofuels in Long Island, nanotechnology in Albany, and fuel cells in Rochester.
He laid that out during a press conference today at the General Motors fuel cell facility...

The connection between vibrant, healthy neighborhoods and better quality schools is undeniable, particularly when we're talking about urban neighborhoods.
Many young couples enjoy city living and prefer older homes that are rich in character....

Is he trying to handle too much at once? Why did it take him so long to respond to questions about bonuses to AIG executives? Is he worried that his trillion-dollar budget proposal and stimulus packages will bankrupt the country?
These were...

It's worth paying attention to the county's Mill Seat Landfill.
Waste Management, which leases the landfill from the county and operates it, installed a landfill gas-to-electricity station a couple of years back. The company expanded it late...

There was a lot to absorb at last night's town hall meeting on the stimulus. More than a dozen state agency representatives ran down the funding that's coming to the state, and explained some of what's available through competitive grants from...

There's nothing that gets your attention quite like cancer. Whoever you were the minute before you were diagnosed - that person has changed forever.
It was three weeks ago yesterday that I underwent surgery for prostate cancer. Sometimes I...

Back in the fall, when Democrats were campaigning to take control of the State Senate, our editorial staff wrestled with our endorsements. In general, we like the Democrats' stand on issues - abortion rights, gay rights, death penalty,...

The drama over the waning Environmental Protection Fund appears to be over. I say "appears" because the State Legislature hasn't passed the budget yet, so something could still change.
A press release sent out by the governor's office earlier...