Why is New York State so expensive to live in? Lawrence Mone has some of the reasons. Tom DiNapoli has an explanation also. Comptroller candidate, Harry J. Wilson, had some strong words for the current comptroller.

The Washington Post questions President Obama's 17 minute response to a woman's claim of being overtaxed. Can't help but wonder how long he would take to respond to the Heritage Foundation. Or E. J. McMahon's article.

Sobering thoughts on middle-class Americans.