New York State is upside down and backwards; high taxes and low performance. The New York State government was at one time a national model. Now, unfortunately, it's a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed blush.

I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.

There was never a war on poverty. Maybe there was a skirmish on poverty

People are rightfully upset about Wall Street abuses and excess.

I want to be the candidate placed on the ballot by the people, not the party.

There's no such thing as a 100-year flood.

I believe women still face a glass ceiling that must be shattered.