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.

We're going to restructure the state government into a government that's responsive to the needs of New York state taxpayers.

Flooding damage is not customary for New York, especially downstate.

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 was badly mauled by people in New York State for being against the death penalty for 12 years.