My biggest concern was that we didn't want to lose sight of other financial aid (for students). We didn't want read more

My biggest concern was that we didn't want to lose sight of other financial aid (for students). We didn't want it to compete with AFAT.

The suggestion of establishing this society is profitable for the citizens because it keeps them a way from the greedy read more

The suggestion of establishing this society is profitable for the citizens because it keeps them a way from the greedy merchants in the local markets.

Perhaps the hallmark of the year appeared to be a realization that we can't let transportation deteriorate any further.

Perhaps the hallmark of the year appeared to be a realization that we can't let transportation deteriorate any further.

Merchant bar demand continues to draw strength from business investment while the previously booming consumer end-markets lose some luster.

Merchant bar demand continues to draw strength from business investment while the previously booming consumer end-markets lose some luster.

We have a draft of the proposals in hand which we're going through. A vote this week is possible, but read more

We have a draft of the proposals in hand which we're going through. A vote this week is possible, but there are still some areas where we don't have agreement.

We played a solid 60 minutes and that's important for us right now. We haven't done that all year.

We played a solid 60 minutes and that's important for us right now. We haven't done that all year.

This will effectively be a godsend for small business owners particularly our constituents. They have repeatedly pleaded, prayed and demanded read more

This will effectively be a godsend for small business owners particularly our constituents. They have repeatedly pleaded, prayed and demanded a product that is affordable and answers the need for healthcare.

Killing the West Side stadium gave Shelly Silver a new image as a populist defender of his constituency. Bruno is read more

Killing the West Side stadium gave Shelly Silver a new image as a populist defender of his constituency. Bruno is a winner because he is as strong - if not stronger - than Gov. Pataki with Republicans, because he is going to be around in New York while Pataki is a lame duck.

It's always fun to go to a first-year event and see how it is and get to see a new, read more

It's always fun to go to a first-year event and see how it is and get to see a new, different golf course. [It's] another opportunity to play against the best, so it should be a good week.