Men’s Mental Health Cannot Be an Afterthought
As we recognize Men's Health Month, we are reminded that health extends far beyond annual checkups, blood pressure screenings, and...
An Olympic Bid Could Close the Gap Between the Two New Yorks
Recently, Governor Kathy Hochul took the first real step toward what could become the most meaningful civic project New York...
New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Kathy Hochul for Reelection as Governor, Tish James for Reelection as Attorney General
Albany, NY – The New York State AFL-CIO, representing 2.5 million union members, retirees, and their families, and 3,000 local...
AARP NY Warns Older New Yorkers About Dangerous Heat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Older Adults Face Greater Risk During Extreme Heat; AARP New York Shares Resources and Safety Tips New York, N.Y. — ...
Parkside Celebrates Major Primary Wins
The Parkside Group is proud to congratulate our clients on an excellent showing in this year’s primary elections. We successfully...
Older New Yorkers Were Once Again Left Out Of The Legislative Session
In the last few weeks, I find myself reflecting on the missed opportunities of the 2026 legislative session. Older New...
AARP Invests $237,500 in Quick-Action Projects to Make NY Communities More Livable for All Ages
Grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in...
New York Should Trust Local Communities, Not Impose Statewide Bans
New York has always thrived when local communities are empowered to shape their own economic future. Whether it is manufacturing,...
The reality is that this session can be summed up in two words: Missed Opportunities
Another legislative session has come to an end in Albany – and despite the inevitable press releases from Albany Democrats...
Upstate workers deserve a real clean energy plan
New York must move aggressively to confront climate change – but we must understand what that transition looks like in...
How Lake Placid’s Public/Private Partnership and Governor Hochul Saved an Icon
For more than half a century, the Lake Placid Horse Shows have been one of the Adirondacks’ signature summer traditions...
Looking Back in May
End of Session Updates from the Parkside Team and our Clients PARKSIDE NEWS The Parkside Team had a blast attending...
Technology Can Improve Healthcare and Rebuild Upstate Economies — If We Let It
This year, the New York State Senate passed legislation I sponsored to establish a pilot program that uses artificial intelligence-assisted...
Today is a good day for New York drivers
Today is a good day for New York drivers. In the newly enacted state budget, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered on...
AARP New York/Siena Poll: Lasher Leads NY-12 Democratic Primary Among Voters 50+, While Social Security and Affordability Dominate Voter Concerns
One in five older voters remain undecided, putting the district's most reliable voters in a position to decide the outcome...
Don’t back down on giving kids a clean ride to school
Recently, I have found myself reflecting not only as an emergency medicine physician, but also as a parent, on the...
Managing Decline Isn’t Leadership
We are living through one of the most significant economic and technological revolutions in modern history. Artificial intelligence is already...
WHAT NEW YORK CITY GOT RIGHT ABOUT PUBLIC-SECTOR TECHNOLOGY — AND CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE
When a counselor is supporting a ninth grader to ensure they stay on track, a principal needs to implement interventions...
Public Service is Not Always Easy
Public service is not always easy. The issues before public officials are rarely simple, and the responsibility of finding solutions...
AARP NY Urges Assembly to Act on Crypto Kiosk Scam Protections After Senate Passage
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement following the Senate passage of legislation (S.9891-B / A.10899-C)...
