“Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it”-Ronald Reagan
Politico points out some of the differences in the elected officials regarding bail reform: Bail reform battle lines. As noted, this is an election year, what happens is in your hands. Should the democrats continue “There is no desire at this point to make any changes,” It is up to every one of us to replace them in November. Are you safe in New York? Just pick up the papers and see how out-of-control crime is: Scroll down today’s (January 13, 2022) NY Post’s Metro Page.
One federal judge in Northern California on senior status, Phyllis Hamilton (appointed by Bill Clinton) ruled in a class action on behalf of prisoners that the federal government could not deny stimulus funds to citizens just because they were incarcerated. The result: (They) Made out like bandits: NY prisoners got $34M in federal COVID stimulus funds. Government just continues to take our money with absolutely no concern for the law abiding citizens who are forced to give more and more of their hard-earned money to government as dictated by the heavy-hand of the IRS.
The Biden/Harris Administration in concurrence with Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi have done more to undermine what made America, the one nation that has made the world a better place, in one short year than any other Administration has done throughout our history. Americans’ personal goals have always been to leave the nation we love in the best position to be able carry on the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness. This experiment in self-governance needs to remember that it is still We The People who run this great country, not the oligarchs we lend it to every few years.
The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) editorial board’s headline states: No Climate Warriors in Frozen Foxholes/Forty-one Democrats urge federal regulators to lower heating prices. It begins with “The climate warriors of the Democratic Party aren’t lacking for chutzpah, give them that. The latest example is a letter from 41 Members of Congress to federal regulators, fretting about “the effect that anticipated increases in heating and energy costs will have on our constituents this winter.” You don’t say?”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Bill O’Reilly, 212-396-9117
Bill@NovemberTeam.com
January 10, 2022
Brooklyn, NY – “I’m proud to join with Republican officials in signing onto litigation to prevent voting by up to 800,000 non-U.S.-citizens in future New York City municipal elections.
“This outrageous new law is almost certainly unconstitutional, and it cannot stand. Voting in modern America is properly reserved for U.S. citizens — and U.S citizens alone — and attempts by the Democrat Party to erase all distinctions between citizen and non-citizen are dangerous and wrong.
“One almost misses the days when the City Council was simply an object of humor: (Q. What’s the difference between the New York City Council and a rubber stamp? A. A rubber stamp leaves an impression.)
“There’s nothing funny, whatsoever, about the City Council now. It’s radicalism knows no bounds.”
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2022 Legislative Memo…
In Opposition to
S7565-B Biaggi (on Election Committee Agenda 1-10-2022)
Purpose of Bill: To allow voters who are concerned about voting in-person due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to request an absentee ballot through December 31, 2022.
Party Position: On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the voters of New York State soundly defeated the statewide ballot Proposition 4 “No Excuse Absentee Voting.” This bill seeks to override the will of New York State Voters.
Voters are currently allowed to request an absentee ballot, for a variety of reasons. Illness, physical disability, care-taking responsibilities, are a resident at a veteran health administration hospital, which are legitimate reasons to request an absentee ballot.
This bill seeks to allow until December 31, 2022 a person to request an absentee ballot to those who are concerned about the risk of voting in person. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic almost 2 years ago, prevention and treatment have advanced to a point that people have the means to protect themselves in their everyday lives.
When voters could only vote on election day, the voting polls were crowded at times and people would have to stand on long lines in order to exercise their civic duty. However, New York State has early voting that people can take advantage of; gone are the days that only one day is possible to vote.
The Conservative Party of New York State strongly opposes A 7565-B as it willfully seeks to override the fact that New York voters rejected this statewide ballot proposal just last November.
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State Address Wednesday, her first since taking over the reins from disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Though it was just a different voice delivering the same empty promises.
It’s amazing how little substance a 237-page State of the State report can contain. Governor Kathy Hochul’s mercifully abbreviated address said even less — which tells us everything.
Six months after taking office as governor, and seven years after becoming lt. governor, Mrs. Hochul showed today that she has almost no helpful ideas for New York. Her State-of-the-State announcements were simply retreads of old, unaffordable proposals, and double-downs on failed policies implemented by her former partner Governor Andrew Cuomo.
We hoped Governor Hochul would address rising crime rates caused by no-cash-bail. We hoped she’d push back against deluded progressives like Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg who just announced that he’s forgoing prison sentences for crimes including Armed Robbery.
We hoped Mrs. Hochul would apologize for firing healthcare workers in the middle of a pandemic; that she’d speak out about racial preferences for life-saving medical care, and finally address New York’s counterproductive tax burden that’s chased a million and a half former New Yorkers, and jobs, out of state.
Instead, we got more of the same, and more of the same isn’t good enough.
New Yorkers looking for change — actual, hopeful change — learned today that it isn’t coming under this administration. Fortunately for them, this is an election year.
Listen to Congressman and Gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin deliver his rebuttal to Gov. Hochul here.
Manhattan D.A.
Insanity, that’s the only word to describe the actions of new Manhattan District Attorney.
Alvin Bragg released a memo his third day in office, ordering Manhattan prosecutors not to seek prison sentences for a number of crimes and to downgrade charges for robberies, commercial burglaries, trespassing, resisting arrest and more.
Bragg’s memo included the following instructions for prosecutors to reduce charges filed by police officers:
Armed robbers who use guns or other deadly weapons to stick up stores and other businesses will be prosecuted only for petty larceny, a misdemeanor, provided no victims were seriously injured and there’s no “genuine risk of physical harm” to anyone. Armed robbery, a class B felony, would typically be punishable by a maximum of 25 years in prison, while petty larceny subjects offenders to up to 364 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Convicted criminals caught with weapons other than guns will have those felony charges downgraded to misdemeanors unless they’re also charged with more serious offenses. Criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a class D felony, is punishable by up to 7 years behind bars.
Burglars who steal from residential storage areas, parts of homes that aren’t “accessible to a living area” and businesses located in mixed-use buildings will be prosecuted for a low-level class D felony that only covers break-ins instead of for more serious crimes. Those more serious crimes, class B and class C felonies, would be punishable by up to 25 and up to 15 years in prison respectively.
Drug dealers believed to be “acting as a low-level agent of a seller” will be prosecuted only for misdemeanor possession. Also, suspected dealers will only be prosecuted on felony charges if they’re also accused of more serious crimes or are actually caught in the act of selling drugs. That felony would mean facing up to seven years behind bars.
There is a cautionary note here for all New Yorkers who choose not to vote. Sometimes the danger is not simply electing someone who disagrees with you. On occasion the failure to participate can result in an actual unqualified person being elected, one who is a danger to you and your family.
Depending on how he implements his demented view, Governor Hochul possess the authority to remove him from office for malfeasance. I very much doubt she has the strength or leadership ability to take on any NYC Progressive. But I can hope.
54th Annual Conservative Party Political Action Conference Sunday, January 30 and Monday, January 31, 2022 in Albany
Come meet Conservative Party leaders and conservative thinking activists from throughout the state for a two-day series of seminars and panels on issues and political techniques designed to enhance your ability to deal with the key problems facing the state and nation.
Our growing list of speakers includes Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, National Pollster John McLaughlin, Cayuga County District Attorney Brittany Antonacci, Journalist Joe Mahoney, newly elected NYC Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, National Right to Life PAC Chairwoman Karen Cross, Senior Republican Member of the Senate Finance Committee Tom O’Mara, Elections Attorney Joe Burns, and other conservative leaders, legislators, and candidates.
Our gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin as well as other members of our statewide ticket will be in attendance.
Registration begins at Noon on Sunday, January 30, 2022 and the last session will end at approximately 6:00 PM. Monday, January 31, 2022 registration begins at 8:30 AM with Sessions beginning at 9:00 AM, and lunch is scheduled for 12:30 PM. The evening concludes with a festive Cocktail Reception and Dinner beginning at 6:00 PM with invited conservative endorsed legislators. At the dinner, we will present our 2021 Legislator of the Year awards and we release our 2022 Legislative Program.
For more information and event registration click here. Or call 518-356-7882 for more information.
A message to state legislators in New York: Pass an act to RECALL elected officials who 1) who fail to uphold the Constitution they have taken an oath to uphold, and 2) those who that do not put the safety on our citizens before the criminal’s perceived rights.
The Albany Times Union newspaper headlines Gov. Hochul’ State of the State: Hochul pledges to build a ‘brighter future’ for New York. The glowing review of the SOS is typical of most of the coverage the speech received across the state. However, no matter how many news organizations paint a positive assessment of the speech, almost every proposal has been put forward in the past, and nothing that Governor Hochul focused on would help overly taxed New Yorkers who work hard and do not commit misdemeanors or felonies. Of course, the progressives that control the democratic party see it as a “brighter future” for New York. Sadly, most New Yorkers will not see the “brighter future” and if they can move out of New York State, they will.
Biden Rips Trump for Inciting Capitol Riot in Anniversary Speech: ‘Power over Principle’. Wow. Power over principle…Joe Biden is one to talk about power over principle…just examine how the USA withdrew from Afghanistan, how he has caved to the “climate changers” by closing the Keystone Pipeline on the very first day in office and don’t forget his boasting the he will this (virus) then never anticipated the variants once elected…this much is certain, Biden is wedded to power over principle.
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Contact: Bill O’Reilly, 212-396-9117
Bill@NovemberTeam.com
January 5, 2022
Brooklyn, NY – “It’s amazing how little substance a 237-page State of the State report can contain. Governor Kathy Hochul’s mercifully abbreviated address said even less — which tells us everything.
“Six months after taking office as governor, and seven years after becoming lt. governor, Mrs. Hochul showed today that she has almost no helpful ideas for New York. Her State-of-the-State announcements were simply retreads of old, unaffordable proposals, and double-downs on failed policies implemented by her former partner Governor Andrew Cuomo.
“We hoped Governor Hochul would address rising crime rates caused by no-cash-bail. We hoped she’d push back against deluded progressives like Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg who just announced that he’s forgoing prison sentences for crimes including Armed Robbery.
“We hoped Mrs. Hochul would apologize for firing healthcare workers in the middle of a pandemic; that she’d speak out about racial preferences for life-saving medical care, and finally address New York’s counterproductive tax burden that’s chased a million and a half former New Yorkers, and jobs, out of state.
“Instead, we got more of the same, and more of the same isn’t good enough.
“New Yorkers looking for change — actual, hopeful change — learned today that it isn’t coming under this administration. Fortunately for them, this is an election year.”
Rich Lowry writes in the NY Post: “The latest pitch for the Democratic voting agenda is more cynical and detached from reality than ever. We are to believe that the only way to counteract the furies unleashed on Jan. 6 is by imposing same-day voter registration and no-excuse mail voting on the states, ending partisan gerrymandering and requiring the counting of ballots that arrive up to seven days after Election Day, among other provisions completely irrelevant to events that day or afterward.” Read the rest of the article here: Dems would discredit democracy by using Capitol riot to nationalize elections.
In a surprise proposal by Governor Hochul Proposes Term Limits, Outside Income Ban for Statewide Elected Officials. It is a good first step, providing it is passed by the Members. However, if, she being serious about having people “believe in their government again.” the request should also include the members of the State Legislature.
Billionaire Ronald Lauder blasts Hochul over universal mail-in voting. “A year later, a referendum calling to make the option permanent for all registered voters — not just those who are ill or immobile (emphasis added) — was defeated at the polls. But Hochul won’t let it die, vowing last month to make the controversial ballot proposal a top priority in the 2022 legislative session.”
Voters need to start turning the page on Biden’s disastrous presidency. “In these areas and more, the Biden Administration has placed politics and ideology above the interests and lives of American citizens, not to mention Afghans and migrants. Of course, the mainstream media and congressional Democrats will never truly hold this White House responsible for its actions. In this midterm election year, it falls to the American people to do so. By ousting Biden’s elected supporters, voters can begin to turn the page on his disastrous presidency. (emphasis added)”
Allow me to wish all a very Happy, Safe and Productive New Year. The past year was a broadly successful year for the Conservative Party. There were countless local victories which turned the tide in our favor in county after county, town after town. Even in NYC gains were made in the Council. Considering the terrible polices the radical left has attempted to impose on us I am not surprised.
The sound defeat of propositions one, three and four that came about through our VOTENONY project received national attention by Sen. Mitch McConnell and national news organizations. This victory against forces that were more interested in partisan politics then secure elections and fair reapportionment required the party to raise and expend significant resources. The Party, supported by friends like yourself and significant allies, was able to meet the challenge.
The new year, despite continued political shenanigans by the radical left, looks to be a strong one for our party. In Lee Zeldin we have an outstanding candidate for Governor. Our entire statewide slate will be announced in the near future and I think you will be impressed. The entire Congress and State Legislature are up for election in a Democratic created environment of out-of-control inflation, a failed foreign policy, anti-policing laws and rhetoric as well as one of the greatest over reaches of government authority ever seen in our nation during peacetime.
As always, the Conservative Party will advocate in the new year for individual freedom, personal responsibility and smaller government.
Thank you for supporting the Conservative Party. Happy New Year!
On behalf of the New York State Conservative Party, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas. I hope your holiday season is filled with warmth, love and laughter as you visit with your family and friends.
“To the American People: Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. If we think on these things, there will be born in us a Savior and over us will shine a star sending its gleam of hope to the world.” – Calvin Coolidge, 1927
