I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation.

I believe global warming and climate change are real threats to our planet.

There are 10,000 local governments in the state of New York. Ten thousand! Town, village, lighting district, water district, sewer district, a special district to count the other districts in case you missed a district.

The Declaration of Independence says when government fails, the people have the right to replace it. Well, New York State government has failed and the people have the right, indeed the people have the the people have the obligation, to act.

The time has come to return integrity, performance and dignity to New York and make it the Empire State once again.

I believe public education is the new civil rights battle and I support charter schools.

There is also something called the Legislature. There is something called the press. There is something called people. These are all different players on the stage.