NYC FEDERAL INVESTIGATIONS EXPANDS – NYPD COMMISSIONER RESIGNS

The tentacles of official corruption are reaching into the highest echelons of the NYC government.  There does not seem to be one central theme such as bribery or extortion.  In fact, corruption investigations run the gamut from taxpayer-funded campaign violations to protection schemes and even questions concerning the influence of foreign governments on NYC government.

Others such as the NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban cannot explain the use of official vehicles to chauffeur his brother James, a prominent figure in the nighttime entertainment industry, and questions about protection payments being solicited.

Mayor Adams himself has been criticized for giving little to no attention to setting up an unethical administration. In fact, integrity does not appear to be one of the top qualifications to work in his administration. His first Deputy Mayor had her phone confiscated and her home searched by the FBI. The same has occurred with the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, who is the brother of the school’s Chancellor, who in turn is engaged to and lives with the first Deputy Mayor.

Questions are being raised about the activities of not-for-profits the Mayor supports. We are coming closer and closer to the ultimate question of what did Adams know and when did he know it. Something to keep in mind, under the NYC Charter, if Adams resigns in the next few months, the public advocate holds the position only until a special election is called within a few weeks.

NYC special elections are non-partisan which gives the GOP and Conservative Parties a chance to participate in electing a Mayor for all the people. The two parties combine for 300,000 votes, plus votes in partisan elections that see 1.1 million votes cast. An enterprising Conservative, a leaning Democrat or an Independent would be well on his or her way to victory by harnessing these votes.

BRONX GOES CONSERVATIVE

Did you ever think you’d read this headline? Think again. Admittedly, we are not taking over Borough Hall, but it is true that the Party has had over a 15% increase in enrollment over the past year. This is 15% after taking into account losses in enrollment. As a percentage, it is far higher than the Democratic and Republican parties. The party’s county-wide vote has correspondingly increased.

One person alone, Gonzalo Duran, has registered over 200 new Conservatives in the past nine months.  Another, Dion Powell, nearly 150 new Conservative Party Members. Many of the new enrollees are hispanic and black, they are overwhelmingly younger and they are all solid Donald Trump Supporters.

I have had an opportunity to attend press events and a debate watch party with the Bronx Conservatives. They truly are an enthusiastic and terrific group. Special thank you Chairman Pat McManus for everything he does for the Bronx Conservative Party. I am very excited about these gains and proud of the work that’s being done, and I hope you will be too.

If you are interested in learning more, next week we will be airing a podcast that discusses the emerging strength of the Bronx Conservative Party.

FEDS DELAY REAL ID RULES FOR AIR TRAVEL

The day after 9/11, the Biden/Harris Administration proposed the delay on real ID rules for air travel. Sure it’s stupid, but it’s also dangerous.

The world is certainly not getting safer. We hear of terrorist intrusions we have stopped, we wonder how many have already crossed over the border with thousands of illegal aliens or forged paperwork.

The TSA is using government double talk to explain that they want to delay full enforcement two years, but do not want to change the day the real ID goes into effect. This is outright head-scratching and should be strongly opposed. 

Fortunately, the ten members of the NYS Congressional Delegation we elected, as well as our candidates, have not been fooled and are committed to opposing this dangerous change. 

Chinese Agent Charged in NY Government

The recent revelation of a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) spy infiltrating some of the highest levels of New York State government is not just a fleeting headline—it’s a grave national security threat that demands our full attention. For years, a CCP agent by the name of Linda Sun worked as the Deputy Chief of Staff for two New York governors. Just recently, Linda was charged as a Chinese agent on counts of fraud, money laundering, and other crimes. Recently I went on the Dominic Carter show on WABC Radio to discuss this in detail, you can listen here. Kathy Hochul claims she had no idea Linda had any connection to the CCP, but she never found it odd that Linda was living a lavish lifestyle. She had multiple houses across the Country and a 4 million dollar house in New York. At this high of a level there is supposed to be a rigorous background and vetting. So the question is, what was Kathy getting out of hiring her? This breach of trust goes beyond a simple failure. It’s a testament to how vulnerable we’ve allowed ourselves to become in the face of China’s aggressive espionage efforts. 

This issue didn’t start here. Last year, we discovered that the CCP was brazenly setting up illegal “police precincts” on American soil, including in New York, to monitor and intimidate Chinese dissidents and Americans who oppose the regime. And now we find out that their infiltration reaches even further into the heart of our own government. The fact that we have allowed a foreign adversary to plant an operative in such a sensitive position is absolutely intolerable.

Let’s be clear—the U.S. relationship with Communist China has been deteriorating for years, but our ability to defend against their sophisticated espionage operations hasn’t kept up. In New York, we are seeing the devastating consequences of that failure firsthand. Any attempt to minimize or dismiss this as an isolated incident would be a dangerous mistake. You can read our full press release here:

NYC Top Officials Homes Raided

Like this week couldn’t get any crazier, the homes of two top officials close to NYC Mayor Eric Adams were raided by the FBI Wednesday. FBI agents raided the homes of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III. It is not clear at the time the reason for the raid, but rumors are circulating it is in connection with corruption in campaign fundraising by the Adams campaign.

According to a Fox report, Several NYPD executives, including NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban, were asked to turn over their phones immediately to investigators at the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Investigators will also reportedly be looking into emails within the department. In addition, according to reports, Tim Pearson, a top aide to Adams was also told to turn over communication devices. As the story unfolds, we will keep you updated, but there certainly seems to be something sinister going on.

Trump Pulling Ahead in Swing States

According to the NY Post, “Trafalgar, which polled between Aug. 28 and 30, sees Trump sweeping 44 electoral votes from the pivotal Blue Wall states in November, eking out narrow wins in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin inside the polls’ margins of error.” In addition, other swing states like Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina have a similar trend where Trump is pulling ahead by one to two points.

This new polling comes as no surprise to me. President Trump is working tirelessly everyday traveling the Country and spreading his winning message. He is the only candidate in the race willing to do unscripted interviews, town halls, Q and As, and has a clear policy agenda. The exact opposite is true for Vice President Harris. After declining 2 extra debates, needing Tim Walz to help her sit in a softball interview, or shielding herself from the press, it is obvious she is not ready to lead the strongest Nation in the world. The American people are watching, and they demand answers from Harris, but it seems the Harris campaign wants to keep their policy in the dark. This will not be a winning strategy, and we expect Trump to pull ahead even further after Tuesday’s debate. 

CENTRAL NEW YORK

I had an opportunity to spend time with Congressman Brandon Williams and his team recently at both a fundraiser and a day at the State Fair. Brandon, who is an exceptionally hard-working Congressmember was joined by Staten Island/Brooklyn Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis.

The event was a success, the State Fair was a success and Brandon who always impresses me, continues to show the resolve to bring home a win in one of our Nation’s most competitive districts. A special thank you to his wife Stephanie, who is one of the most gracious people I know.

On this trip, I had a chance to have a productive visit with Cayuga Chairman Dave Pappert, Onondaga Treasurer Matt Beadnell, and State Executive Committee Member Tom Dadey.

At the State Fair, I caught up with Orange County Chairwoman Grace White, who was spending several days at the Fair with her Grandchildren. Her Grandchildren are actually there competing in the Fair’s milk cattle showing, and various other animal presentations. They had already won many medals and were anticipating winning many more. The last showing is Saturday and we wish them the best of luck, and as always, it was great seeing Grace.

A big thank you to Congresswoman Malliotakis who took the time to travel from Staten Island to help Congressman Williams in a pivotal seat this election.

MTA ADMITS BUS FARE EVASION A GIGANTIC PROBLEM

The MTA has finally gone on the public record admitting that they lose a tremendous amount of revenue through bus fare evasion. It is the worst of any major city in the United States. Incredibly, it amounts to 48% of all bus riders failing to pay – that is over $300 million a year and increasing fast.  This excludes the $285 million a year lost on subway fare evasion. You see videos on social media daily, or you may even experience in person the number of people jumping the turnstiles or entering free through the back of the bus and making a joke out of fare evasion because they know there are no consequences.

The MTA has some novel plans to address subway fare evasion. They are novel and expensive, but at least there is a plan. It seems they have just about given up on the buses, effectively ignoring the growing problem. Commuters and taxpayers are being saddled because of irresponsible ridership.

The problem has grown from something rarely seen fifteen years ago, to an epidemic. This all comes at a time when the truth about Congestion Pricing has spilled into the public domain. It was always about a new form of revenue.  A large, new form of revenue that was no more than another tax on commuters. I can only imagine what tax they will come up with next.

As the Governor signals that she is likely to lift the suspension right after the Election, we are once again reminded that the MTA’s embarrassingly incompetent leadership, supported by equally ignorant Democratic political leaders, intends to let bus fare beating go unchecked.

We must permanently end any threat of Congestion Pricing and pay for the MTA rolling stock improvements that are capital in nature and bonded out by collecting from fare beaters. It is enough to underwrite billions of capital dollars and contribute to debt service.

 PROPOSITION ONE STATEMENT FROM ELISE STEFANIK

“Proposition 1 would give our hard earned NY taxpayer dollars to illegals, fund sex change operations for minors without parental consent, and force schools to allow men and boys in women and girls sports and bathrooms. Vote NO on the radical Far Left Proposition.”-Elise Stefanik

The Conservative Party has been and will continue to fight against the disastrous Proposition One that will be on the ballot this November.

Conservatives Officially Nominate Trump

Last weekend, at the Milleridge Inn in Nassau County, the Conservative Party officially nominated Donald Trump and J.D. Vance to be on Row C of the New York State Ballot for President and Vice President. Our line is expected to garner over 325,000 votes for President Trump. During the convention, multiple party members spoke on how President Trump and Senator Vance have made America better for our future and our children’s future. Our U.S. Senate candidate, Mike Sapraicone, also spoke about his plans for the Senate and how to bring conservative values back to New York. We also elected our joint state of Presidential Electors with the New York State Republican Party on Saturday, and when Trump wins New York this November, these 28 citizens will be members of the electoral college and place their vote on our behalf in Albany. 

Our National Affairs Reception followed the convention and included a multitude of speakers including Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, and Congressmen ​​Anthony D’Esposito and Andrew Garbarino. At the reception, the Suffolk County PBA, representing 31 law enforcement organizations and over 9,000 people became the first law enforcement agency in New York to endorse President Trump. Congressman Jim Jordan was our guest of honor and was asked specifically by Trump to accept the nomination of our Party on his behalf. Jordan spoke at length about the good that President Trump had done for the Country during his first term. He recalled that one day when he walked into the chief of staff’s office, he saw a whiteboard that listed campaign promises. More than half of them were crossed out. President Trump is one of the few politicians who isn’t in it for the money or the fame, he is here to help Make America Great Again. Photos from the convention and reception can be found on our social media pages here:

DNC – A Masterclass in Hypocrisy

The Democratic National Convention met in Chicago this week to ceremonially nominate Harris and Walz to be their candidates for President and Vice President. While the RNC celebrated policies that work to make America better for all, the DNC’s main objective this week was to explain their way out of the hole they dug themselves into. Speaker after speaker blamed Trump for the problems that America faces today, and put forward prime-time fearmongering on what a second Trump term would mean for the Country. What the DNC does not tell you is that every problem that America faces today, the inflation, the border, the violence in our streets and so many more, have been caused by the Democrats themselves. We hear time and time again of our own children dying because of the violence and drugs coming over the border, and the border czar refuses to admit we have a problem. New Yorkers know better than most what the Biden-Harris border policies are doing to our County and once great State. Now, instead of protecting our citizens, Democrats want to dilute our vote with noncitizen and illegal voters to stay in power for longer. Democrats have controlled the White House for 12 of the last 16 years. What makes them think that if they couldn’t do it then, they can do it now?

Vote No on Prop One

One of November’s ballot initiatives in New York is the liberal, anti-parent, and discriminatory Proposition One. This proposition, which supporters call the Equal Rights Amendment, will add a plethora of seemingly anti-discriminatory laws to New York’s Constitution, but also legalize and mandate gender-affirming care for young children, men in women’s sports, and enforce reverse discrimination, meaning that Judges and law enforcement could actively discriminate based on race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other difference between you and I in order to avoid the discrimination they are trying to fight against. The language is so broad that it could be used as an argument to allow illegal immigrants the right to vote in our elections. It is fitting that this proposition has been dubbed “Anything Goes” because if passed the State Government could do anything they wanted in the name of fighting discrimination. The idea that fighting discrimination with more discrimination is one that boggles the mind and I urge all New Yorkers to vote against it this November. You can find more information here:

Harris’ Abysmal Record

Next week, Democrats from around the country will meet in Chicago to nominate their ticket for President and Vice President, and frankly, they have some explaining to do. Aside from the fact that not a single vote was cast for Kamala Harris, Harris’ record as District Attorney, Attorney General, U.S. Senator and now as the Vice President on issues that are important to Americans is abysmal. Her choice for Vice President, Tim Walz, is no better, and pushes her further to the left. 

During her time as a California prosecutor, Harris waged war against American energy independence by prosecuting U.S. energy producers. When it came to crime she weaponized the justice system, using prosecutorial misconduct to keep innocent people behind bars. During her four years in the Senate, Kamala Harris was ranked the second most liberal Senator. Time and time again she introduced legislation and signed on as a co-sponsor to legislation that never passed. Instead of using her time in the Senate to improve our nation, she used it as a time to get famous. After being approached by Republican Senators who wanted to pass bi-partisan legislation, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said that he “got the impression she was there to run for President. She just didn’t seem interested in legislating.” Harris decided just two years into her term that she would run for President in 2020. Harris refuses to work together with conservative voices to make America better for all and seeks unilateral control for her anti-American agenda. 

As Vice President, Kamala Harris continued to push Biden to the left while failing at her own tasks. She has admitted that she was the last person in the room three years ago when 13 servicemembers gave their lives for our country. She was appointed Border Czar and the crisis our country faces at the border has only gotten worse. Now as she runs for President, we still know very little about what plans and policies she is running on. However, one policy we do know about is something I can agree with. It is often said that imitation is the highest form of flattery, and Kamala Harris’ new campaign plan is to imitate President Trump: announcing “No Tax on Tips” in the same city that Trump had announced it in earlier this summer. 

Sadly, Tim Walz is no better than Harris. At a time where she needs to appear to reach out to moderates across the nation, her V.P. pick shows how far left America will go in a Harris-Walz administration. As Governor, Walz signed laws that allowed late-term abortions, raised taxes, marched with protestors to abolish ICE and watched as Minneapolis burned during the riots of 2020. 

But there is hope for the future. Tomorrow, the Conservative Party will nominate Donald Trump and J.D. Vance to be our candidates for President and Vice President. The differences between the extreme left wing agenda that Harris will implement and Trump’s  America First agenda is startling. This November we have a choice to make. Those who see the economy, public safety, national defense, and being the strongest country in the world as important for the health of our nation know that the Trump-Vance ticket is the only option. We implore all New Yorkers to vote conservative this November. You can find more information about tomorrow’s convention here.

Nassau County Mask Ban – Hochul Backs Criminals

This week, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a bill that would ban wearing a mask in public, except for health and safety reasons or religious customs. This bill was passed after anti-Israel protesters engaged in violence and disrupted people’s lives while wearing masks earlier this summer at colleges across the state. While originally supporting the idea for NYC subways, Hochul changed her opinion and now only supports steeper punishments for crimes committed while wearing a mask. What the Governor doesn’t seem to realize is that people wear masks to get away with committing crimes. What she proposes does nothing to help police catch the criminals on our streets. Governor Hochul is oblivious to what New Yorkers are going through and what they need. You would have thought she had learned her lesson after almost losing to Congressman Lee Zeldin in 2022 because of the rampant crime hitting New York, but instead Hochul stands with criminals rather than everyday citizens.