It has been 8 years since the Roslyn School scandal was first revealed. After discovering school official theft of millions of tax dollars from district accounts, we learned that similar fraud occurred in other school districts.  These shocking revelations sent some school admistrators to jail and encouraged the resignation or retirement of others. It also launched audits of all NYS school districts and municipalities.  The scrutiny of both local and state auditors demanded tighter and more…

Don’t the NYS Legislators deserve a salary raise? Yes, I am aware that our state has employed tax caps, decreased budgets and initiated massive layoffs.  But, give our Assemblyman and Senators a break.  They have not received a raise since 1999 and claim that it is their time.

I agree with them. But before administering a raise, let’s hold them accountable to the same standards required of many other government workers. We could start with a simple item, attendance.  It…