We begin this week with coverage of our candidates for New York State, discussing the issue of education in this tough financial environment. The questions were specific and the answers each candidate gave, with few exceptions reflected their points of view and the way in which they would move forward on your behalf over the next two years.

Next week, the candidates will be discussing the economy and we hope that both of these articles, along with other sources of information, will give voters a better opportunity to make an informed choice at the polls next month.

Don't allow others to choose for you; be an engaged citizen and get to the polls Nov. 4.