What a conference! The 53^rd Annual Conservative Party Political Action Conference is now history, and if you were unable to attend, you missed a conference that energized our leaders and attendees, heard great speakers, and learned about situations that are not accurately reported by the press.  We will have videos posted shortly, and while you will be able to learn and see what we saw in person, it is never quite the same.  You can watch a spectacular 4^th of July fireworks show and enjoy it, but the live music, smoke and smell of gunpowder and sulfur make the fireworks show come alive.  The same with CPPAC, being there in person with like-minded patriots, makes it so much better.  Mark your calendar NOW –  January 31-February 1, 2021 – plan on being there in person.

The Impeachment drones on, wasting tax dollars while real work goes undone.  So sad that this is happening in our country; so sad that the oligarchs in America are still trying to overturn the will of the people.  Michael Goodwin writes in the NY Post that even with Bolton, case against Trump too small for impeachment: Goodwin.  Rich Lowry has this to say: Why John Bolton’s ‘bombshell’ really isn’t.  Why is it that Congressman Adam Schiff and all of his lemmings in Congress and the press are so intense in doing all he can to 1) overturn the 2016 election of Donald J. Trump and 2) do even more to ensure that Donald J. Trump is not elected in 2020?  I’m tempted to consider that they all have a financial stake in keeping the status quo to benefit their families.  After all, didn’t Speaker Pelosi parley her connections to financially benefit her husband, walking that extremely thin line between what is illegal and what is unethical.  And she isn’t the only one.  What is happening in our country is more than extreme dislike for a man; it borders on trying to attempt a non-military coup.  Simply because a man is keeping his promises to the people who put him in office to protect them, to clean up the previous attempts to change our basic American values, to save taxpayers money from going to regimes who would rather see America fall and to protect the lives of those not yet born.

Trump Unveils Middle East Plan that Offers Palestine Path to Statehood, Increased Territory.

This is for the “Squad” and Senators Sanders and Warren: read it and weep. Voters Feel Better About Economy, Security…and Race Relations Under Trump vs. Obama.

Combat Vet Senator Accused of ‘Betraying the Troops’.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to move forward with ‘public charge’ rule.

Virginia’s Recent Extremism a Warning Sign for Other States.

How Drag Queen Story Hour Expanded Across America.

Auschwitz Reminds Us That the Fight Against Evil Is Never Over.

In case you missed our Press Release:  New York State Conservatives call for reforms to budget process.

New York State Conservatives call for reforms to budget process.

Both Ends of Political Spectrum Uneasy with NYS Budget Process.

Cause, effect: NYPD commish explains new no-bail laws lead to more crime.

NYC pols freak out over NYPD’s mild ‘tough love’ for homeless subway law-breakers.

Killing the city’s housing stock: another progressive ‘victory’

Robert J. Knight opines in the Washington Times about Dems’ un-American agenda appeases LGBTQ community.  For your information, New York State has the same law.

The social liberals prove how “tolerant” they really are:  Social Liberal Is Silenced Over Belief That There Are ‘Only 2 Sexes’

Far-left agitprop for pre-K tots: what NYC schools have come to.

New York City Council Introduces bill allowing non-citizens to vote in elections

Thursday, New York City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez (D-Manhattan) sent a clear message that citizenship doesn’t matter when he introduced a bill giving  non-citizens the right to vote in city wide elections.

Councilman Rodriguez and his ultra-left-wing colleagues, in attempting to allow non-citizens to vote in New York City elections, are devaluing the votes of American citizens residing in our city. What incentives remain to live, work and raise a family in New York City?

Though some Democratic Councilmen have come out against the bill, it reportedly has legitimate support in the Council and could potentially add 500,000-1,000,000 non-citizens to the voter rolls.

“It’s not progressive to tell legal residents of the United States that citizenship has no value,” said Councilman Kalman Yeger (D-Brooklyn).

Councilman Robert Holden (D-Queens) added “I’m against any non-citizen voting. That’s our basic right that we’ve earned as citizens.”

The Conservative Parties five NY City county organizations, as well as the State Conservative Party, have come out strongly against this bill.

Hold Onto Your Wallets

 It took 11 budget addresses for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to finally admit that New York has a tax and spend problem. We could have told you that from day 1.

While the national economy soars, New York is staring down the barrel of a $10 billion budget deficit. Who’s going to help make up that deficit? YOU, the taxpayer; thanks to the addition of $2 billion dollars in additional tax revenue. Billions of dollars in new taxes and fees, where have I heard that before?

Meanwhile, in his “effort” to make New York more sustainable, Governor Cuomo plans to cut services and hike health insurance taxes to combat the state’s staggering $6 billion Medicaid budget deficit.

The Empire Center’s, Bill Hammond, told the Daily News of the trouble this could cause businesses and residents who could potentially have the burden placed on their shoulders. “In his remark’s he mentioned that ‘industry revenue’ could be one way to close the gap, and when his budget director was asked about it, he did not rule it out,” he said.

Revenue has been better than expected, but we continue to run in the red due to out of control spending. Now, we are facing our worst fiscal problem since the recession of 2010, all while our Governor continues to make empty promises, forcing New Yorkers to flee for greener financial pastures in tax friendlier states.

New York was one of only ten states who lost population in 2019.  In total 1,379,210 residents have left the state since 2010.

Impeachment Sham Now in the Senate

After a delay from Speaker Pelosi, the articles of impeachment were finally sent to the United States Senate. As you can imagine, it continues to be a waste of time and taxpayer dollars, this time just in different chambers.

Democrats have spent a majority of their time calling on witnesses to testify, but Leader Mitch McConnell set forth rules stating the discussion of having witnesses will happen, but only after six days of opening arguments by House Impeachment manager, Rep. Adam Schiff, and President Trump’s team, including NY Rep. Elise Stefanik. Democrats need four Republican Senators to reach the majority of 51 votes to allow for witnesses.

House Democrats failed to make a case for impeachment, but they did, perhaps unintentionally, prove one thing. They do not believe their party has the ability to defeat President Trump at the polls this November.

Speaker Pelosi, Rep. Nadler and company must continue these games in an effort to try and distract the American electorate from the facts. Our economy is on fire, unemployment rates are the lowest they have ever been for African Americans and Hispanics, and overall at a 50 year low. People have more money in their pockets, feel safer, and have a sense of pride in being an American again.

President Trump has worked vigorously for the American people. I look forward to Senate Republicans and Leader McConnell making quick work of this sham impeachment so that our Federal Representatives can get back to doing what we sent them to Washington, D.C. to do: represent the people.

President Trump to become first president to address March for Life event.

How the March for Life Highlights the Value of Women’s Voices.

Rep. Elise Stefanik warns Senate Dems against ‘dragging out’ impeachment trial, calls for Hunter Biden testimony

6 Democratic Senators To Watch In Impeachment Trial

Jim Jordan: ‘7 Important Things’ Schiff ‘Had Exactly Wrong’ – and ‘We’re Supposed to Believe Him?

State Department Right to Tackle ‘Birth Tourism’.

How many more horror stories before state leaders fix insane bail ‘reforms’?  Keep our petitions coming…when we get the petition signed; they will have to listen.

More problems on the way?  Budget Would Empower Cuomo to Close Prisons Within 90 Days.

Budget seeks more union sign-ups.

Andrew Cuomo’s cure for New York’s Medicaid mess: Blame everyone else.

Americans Are Woefully Uneducated About Basic History.

Why socialists like Sanders and Warren have no right to quote the Constitution.

Justin Haskins: AOC’s socialist dream would make Democrats the party of Karl Marx

Conrad Black writes:  America Turns the Corner at Last.

Andy Puzder: Trump, Republicans working to help our country — despite Democratic obstruction at every turn.

When It Came to Impeachment, the Founders Knew What They Were Doing

Trump’s coming post-impeachment bump.

The Great American Story of Clarence Thomas.

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams.

State lawmakers don’t expect changes to bail reform until budget passage.   The budget is required by March 31 (albeit, it has been later than the 31^st of March).  Some think the Criminal Justice Reform Act won’t be addressed until petitions are filed on April 2.  Will they pay attention to today’s Siena Poll that says New York voters have turned against bail reform by a 49%-37% margin?  Or will they continue to listen to the progressive movement that longs for even more “justice” for “alleged” criminals?  Op-Ed: New York’s bail reform disaster is about to become a major election issue.  Anger over new no-bail law killing LI Dems but progressives don’t care.  Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis has an Op-Ed on Townhall.com explaining how the Radical Left Wreaks Havoc on New York’s Criminal Justice System.  Please make your voice heard:  sign our petition today.  Please have everyone you know sign it also.  Thank you for helping keeping New Yorkers’ safe.

An interesting aside regarding today’s Siena Poll, is that when asked in April about the new Criminal Justice Reform Act that just passed, 55% of the respondents supported the law, while 38% did not.  Quite a turnaround when people realized what it entails.  Today’s poll also indicates overwhelming support for a dozen of Cuomo’s State of the State proposals and a boost to his favorability and job performance ratings.  One can’t help but wonder, as residents learn what these progressive plans cost and how they effect their daily lives, will they still support them and him?  Once people understand the consequences, I doubt Governor Cuomo will ride the wave of true success.

Progressive Petards; When the Left has to live according to its own rules, it will rue the loss of the civilization it destroyed.

Protecting illegal immigrants is more important to the democrats in the legislature than protecting the legal citizens who live here.  Another heavy-handed government law that ignores the rights of citizenship.

San Francisco DA Touts Progressive Ambitions for Already Troubled City.

Why Laws Against Hate Speech Are Dangerous. 

Amid red ink and spending demands, Cuomo set to unveil 2020 budget.

Millions are fleeing high-tax states to pursue a low-cost American Dream.

As E. J. McMahon explains in his Op-Ed in today’s NY Post, it isn’t only the taxes that are hurting upstate New York’s job prospects…thereby forcing people to move out of New York.    Have you registered to attend our 53rd  Annual Conference yet?  Hurry, it is this coming Sunday and Monday.  Register here, to hear great speakers like E. J. McMahon and others to learn how we can make New York great again.

This is a great common-sense editorial, in the Jamestown Post-Journal,  that really should not have to be written:  Bills Should Be In Final Form Before Vote Is Taken,  but, unfortunately it had to be.

Today’s NNY360 has another good editorial well worth the read.  Stop dreaming: Cuomo, Democrats hurt economy with goal of workers’ utopia.

New York AG Letitia James’ obscene attack on the NYPD.

Dems respect the Constitution only when it suits them.    Any doubts?  Immigrant New Yorkers authorized to work in U.S. may get voting rights in city elections under proposed Council bill.  Constitution, what Constitution?

Charles Schumer’s 1999 letter about impeachment comes back to bite him.

Trump Legal Team Calls on Congress to ‘Swiftly Reject’ the ‘Rigged’ Impeachment Process in New Filing

President’s impeachment trial has begun with bitter dispute over rules.

Faith, Family, Football: Why Patriots Tight End Benjamin Watson Champions Life.

Stand Up for National Review—and Free Speech.

Senate Passes USMCA

President Trump scored his second trade victory in as many days as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement was passed by the Senate Thursday replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement. The New USMCA passed 89-10. This comes shortly after China and the United States signed phase one of a new trade deal in which China will purchase an additional $200 billion worth of goods from the U.S.

The new trade agreement, known as the USMCA, is expected to generate an increase in U.S. agriculture imports while maintaining the duty-free access for a majority of U.S. goods sent to Mexico and Canada while increasing America’s agricultural exports by an estimated $2.2 billion.

As to be expected, Senator Chuck Schumer, although praising the deals “very good labor provisions,” couldn’t handle giving the President another win without opposition. Although the bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, he was one of the 10 nay votes.

The passage of the USMCA provided yet another boost to the market as it surpassed 29,335 Friday. The Trump economy continues to grow and shatter records.

U.S. home building surged to a 13 year high, black and Hispanic unemployment rates remain at record lows, while nationally the unemployment rate continues to hover around a 50 year low.

Americans are winning in the Trump economy.

Bail Reform Fails

It has been 17 days since sweeping bail reform legislation took affect throughout New York, and it is clear the hastily done bill has fallen short and poses a direct danger to residents.

The reformed law completely strips judges of their ability to set cash bail requirements for crimes considered to be non-violent. Though many of the offenders released are dangerous and pose a threat to innocent lives.

One of the beneficiaries of New York State Senate and Assembly Democrats is Anthony Hart. Hart was arrested in November and charged with 4^th degree arson, but released soon after due to the pending changes. 4^th degree arson is now just one of the dozens of crimes judges no longer have the authority to set bail for. Hart was re-arrested earlier this month and charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl.

In another tragic story, Maria “Rosie” Osai, was killed by a drunk driver on Christmas Eve in Rockland County. The driver, an illegal immigrant operating the vehicle with no license while under the influence, was “arrested, detained, and released all before her three kids knew she had died on the streets like a dog”, said Osai’s cousin, Sheila Harris.

Unfortunately, this is just a small look at what has transpired since the bill officially took affect January 1.

Senate Republican-Conservatives have called for an immediate repeal of the law, but Democrat on a party line vote, refuse to even consider it.

The Conservative Party is committed to speaking out against this short sided and hastily done bail reform. Please sign our petition to repeal criminal justice reform. We will not stay silent and we will fight for law abiding citizens.

CPPAC 2020

We are looking forward to our 53^rd Annual Political Action Conference in Latham, NY. We have an impressive slate of speakers scheduled that bring a vast amount of knowledge and experience in numerous fields.

The incredible list of speakers includes:

Elise Stefanik, Congresswoman from New York’s 21^st district and New York State Trump 2020 Chairwoman. Rep. Stefanik cemented herself as a leading figure in the fight against Democrat Adam Schiff and Nancy Pelosi as they worked to impeach our dually elected President, Donald Trump.

John McLaughlin, CEO of McLaughlin & Associates, and pollster to the President. John will be in to discuss the President’s re-election and trends as he sees them heading into the 2020 election cycle.

John Brabender, Chief Creative Officer at BrabenderCox, and Consultant to Vice President Mike Pence. John will be in to give a special presentation that to date has only been presented to President Trump and his Senior Advisors.

Morgan Zegers, founder of Young Americans against Socialism and former New York State Assembly District 113 candidate at just 21 years old. Morgan ran an incredible race and came up just short of unseating the incumbent Democrat. Morgan is a rising start in Conservative politics and will be a force for years to come.

Mike Pregent, a senior fellow at Hudson Institute and former intelligence officer with over 28 years’ experience working security, terrorism, counter-insurgency, and policy issues in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. Mike is an expert in Middle East and North Africa political and security issues. He will discuss all things Iran and Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian General designated as a terrorist by the United States and killed earlier this month by the US Armed Forces.

Maria Maffucci, Editor of the Human Life Review. Maria has been a staunch protector of human life with editorials appearing in the Human Life Review, First Things, National Review Online and National Review.

We will be joined by many more fascinating guests and I strongly encourage you to register here. This is one of the most impressive guest lists I can remember and you won’t want to miss it!

The New York State Conservative Party would like to congratulate new Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay. We look forward to working with Leader Barclay and helping re-store a common-sense Legislature in Albany that works for the hardworking, law abiding, taxpayers all over New York State.

Democratic “moderates” are liberal as ever

Released after bail reform, accused killer returns to face murder charge

10 senators who voted against USMCA

WATCH: ‘Will This Kill My Career?’ Actor Laurence Fox Comes Out as Pro-Trump!

‘It’s a mess’: Legislating failure and chaos with bail reform in New York

Alleged car thief, a member of the notorious MS-13 street gang, arrested and released due to cashless bail, was arrested hours later accused of stealing another car.  (I wonder how long before all NYS drivers will have to pay higher car insurance rates should this madness continue.)  Make your voice heard; sign our petition here.

Republicans Continue to Press for Bail Reform Changes.

NYT’s call to block bail-law fixes is packed with distortions, deceptions

Tammy Bruce writes ‘It’s a mess’: Legislating failure and chaos with bail reform in New York in the Washington Times.

Permits soar as undocumented immigrants get New York driving rights

E.J. McMahon points out the serious problems in this year’s looming state budget; and it is not a lack of tax money being imposed and collected.

Even the Gotham Gazette points out that the Governor Cuomo faces more of  a spending problem, not a revenue problem.

Here is a good analysis from Intellectual Takeout on Why Does New York’s Bureaucracy Cost So Much More Than Florida’s? 

De Blasio’s ‘sanctuary city’ policy is leaving NYC more dangerous by the day: Devine

FISA Court adviser says FBI’s proposed reforms are insufficient.

The impeachment is on.  Speaker Pelosi is so solemn, so serious, and so sad that this has happened, she is giving out souvenir pens.   This impeachment will last forever, said the Speaker.   What to Know About Democrats’ 7 Impeachment Managers.  Poor Congressman Adam Schiff;  No One on ‘Jeopardy!’ Knows Who Adam Schiff Is.

How Trump’s Legal Team Will Try to Execute the Fastest Impeachment Trial in American History

The Daily Signal examines the new US-China Trade Deal.

Kay C. James writes that Congress’ Animosity for Trump Is a National Security Hazard.

On a sad note, the first female mayor, Jeannette Edith Kidd, an enrolled conservative, passed away at age 95.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shaun Marie
518-356-7882
www.cpnys.org @cpnys

Statement from Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on
Rep. Elise Stefanik’s Appointment as
Trump 2020 New York State Chairwoman

January 15, 2020

“Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is no longer a rising star — she is a fixed and glowing firmament in today’s political sky. President Trump and his team could not have chosen a better person to lead 2020 re-election efforts here in New York. The Conservative Party stands ready to work with the congressman in every corner of the state to extoll the many Trump Administration successes and to support the President’s deserved re-election.”

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And it continues:  New York’s utter criminal justice madness.  Bob McManus has an excellent article in today’s New York Post taking Governor Cuomo to task regarding the “get-out-of-jail-free” mess but doesn’t stop with Governor Cuomo.  McManus writes “Certainly, as it is becoming increasingly clear, Albany doesn’t care.”  He then mentions how Speaker Heastie and Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins have no real desire to address the problem.  All the more reason for you and everyone you know sign our petition.  Governor Cuomo and the members of the legislature have to know that people are truly concerned about cashless bail and the outrageous new 15-day discovery mandate.  We must stand together, for rest assured, the progressives that pushed this disgraceful bill are and pushing back.  If, for one minute one thinks this is not the democrat controlled legislature, think again.

Another problem we face in New York State; Man charged in murder of 92-year-old Queens woman in country illegally: Officials.  Why wasn’t ICE there to detain/deport him?  Sanctuary cities – another progressive ideal that puts New Yorkers in harms way.  Advocates call on state lawmakers to outlaw ICE arrests at courthouses.  If a person does not respect the rule of law for entry, why would anyone believe that they will respect any of the laws of the country they entered?

When did the democratic party forget the battle cry of James Carvell: It’s the economy, S****d?  We have to adopt, It’s the spending, Gov. Cuomo, that is driving residents to other states.  New York spends twice as much as Florida to keep things running.

The state is over $6 billion in debt, but that doesn’t concern Governor Cuomo as he announces the NYS flag should be changed.  New York’s flag has been the same for a century. Why Andrew Cuomo wants to change it.  Maybe he is embarrassed that NY’s motto is Excelsior – translation:  ever upward and our population has been ever downward since his election to the executive chamber.

Trump campaign names Elise Stefanik, five others honorary NY chairs; and Congresswoman Stefanik is speaking at CPPAC!  Have you registered yet?  Click here to register on line.

Is anyone surprised that Congressmen Schiff and Nadler are named by Speaker Pelosi as 2 of the 7 house managers named?  Does anyone believe they will be fair?  Or able to make a better case when presenting the opening statements? Neither do we.

While the Democrats play the Impeachment game, President Donald J. Trump signs a new trade agreement with China.  One thing is certain, President Trump will not hesitate to make China keep their end of the negotiations.

Wow.  I’m at a loss for words:  Justin Trudeau’s disgraceful new low: chiming in with Iran’s propaganda.

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams.

 

State of the State Address

 Governor Cuomo gave his annual State of the State address Tuesday and as we feared, we are in for another long year

The Governors perennial window dressing ignored that, for much of New York, there’s nothing left in the store. Families are leaving in record numbers because the state is becoming more and more unaffordable, with crippling taxes making it harder and harder to get ahead.

Staring down the barrel of a $6 billion budget deficit, Governor Cuomo is proposing billions in new spending while Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie proposes new taxes. Thing’s don’t get better for small business owners or small property owners as the Democratic State Legislature has made the ability to improve existing properties or build additional ones, much more difficult.

To add injury to insult, all common sense appears to be lost as violent criminals and anti-Semites are being released onto the street without bail hours after committing heinous crimes.

New York is a rudderless ship taking on water under Democratic leadership. It will take all of us to ensure a mutiny of common sense leadership is brought back to New York State.

Iran Escalates Conflict in Middle East

 Last week, President Trump drew his red line in the sand and enforced it when he ordered the air strike that killed Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, a terrorist directly responsible for over 600 American casualties. Soleimani was a murderous thug that posed a direct threat to the United States and the Middle East.

In response to the attack that killed Soleimani, Iran launched 12 missiles on bases used by U.S. troops in Iraq. Thankfully, no American lives were lost in the attack.

“We didn’t start it”, President Trump said. “They started it by killing one of our people and wounding badly other of our people. So that you call retribution.”

Iran would be smart to heed the warning of the President and numerous other military officials. It is clear President Trump is a man of his word when he says he will protect Americans at all costs.

Thursday, we learned the Iranian’s may have another issue. During Tuesdays attack, a Ukrainian passenger plane carrying 176 crashed shortly after takeoff. Now, intelligence reports from both the United States and Canada, suggest the airliner was shot down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile. Iranian officials have refused to turn over the black box recordings to investigators.

Democratic Sponsored Bail Reform is Massive Failure in First Week

 Senate and Assembly Democrats touted the importance and significance of their bail and discovery reform legislation over the course of the last year. In the ten days since the new law took effect, they have failed miserably while putting law abiding citizens in harm.

Conveniently enough, Governor Cuomo omitted everything regarding bail reform from his State of the State address, while Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) disinvited New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio from a reception following the State of the State due to his suggestion that State Democrats re-visit their bail reform legislation.

Republicans from across the Senate and Assembly, including a small number of Democrats, have asked their leaders to consider making changes to the law. Recent comments from Senate Majority Leader Andrew Stewart-Cousins and the actions of Speaker Heastie, make it very clear Democrats are not interested in revising the law.

Since January 1, countless career criminals and violent offenders have been released from jail including Paul Barbaritano, who choked & stabbed a woman to death and admitted to the crime. State Democrats consider this a “non-violent crime”. Thursday, we learned Zachary Gulini would be released from prison this week. Gulini, the owner of a 10-year criminal history, is a violent sex offender who also failed to register as an offender.

We have much to be concerned about this legislative season. I strongly urge you to make sure your local elections matter in 2020.

Iran missile appears to have shot down Ukraine-bound Boeing airliner

GOP senator: ‘Trump’s stock level is at an all-time high’

NY bail reform sets free Syracuse Navy vet accused of shooting, killing girlfriend

Cuomo offers few specifics about addressing deficit

Sanders, Warren: Don’t Roll Back Bail Law

Cuomo dodges bail-reform issues in State of the State address.   The hottest topic in New York State and Gov. Cuomo can’t find the words to talk about it in the State of the State?  The man only hears progressive voices who kiss his ring; those who dare to have a differing view are told they have no place in New York.  Believe me, he will only give the groundswell of people calling for changes in the Criminal Justice Reform bill lip service…until time runs out.  Tell the Governor: Government’s responsibility is to protect her citizens:  Sign our petition here.

Sheriff Cites Recidivism in Release of Accused Under Bail Reform Laws.

Surprisingly, not everyone agrees that the Criminal Justice Reform is a dangerous new law, here is the opinion of an esteemed former judge.  I fail to see her reasoning on the discovery portion of the bill. How is anyone, especially victims and/or witnesses safer when the alleged criminal is given the phone number, including a cell phone number, the exact address of the victim and/or witness within 15 days when they have be released on cashless bail?  If the crime took place in the home of the victim, it has to remain exactly as it was until the alleged perpetrator can examine the premises.  Sign our petition today.  Have your family and friends sign it as well.  Thank you for taking a stand against this insanity.

Cuomo Details Proposal for New Domestic Terrorism Criminal Charge to NY Penal Law.   Unfortunately, the hate crimes that are now on the books are not applied evenly and everyone should be concerned that another law will not change the problem.  The state has to do more to eliminate the “need” for more hate crime legislation and much more to help the mentally unstable people who lash out on innocent people.  There are many parts to the growing problem, adding another law will do absolutely nothing to prevent domestic terrorism other than making politicians feel like they accomplished something.

Ouch.  If the Governor has his way; your property taxes will skyrocket!  Cuomo targets Medicaid spending at local level to close $6B budget deficit.

The City-Journal explains the problems with the Governor’s plan to expand Penn Station.  Stuck in Limbo

Michelle Williams and the over-normalization of abortion.

This is precisely why journalists must verify facts in reporting, not write their opinion in articles that are not clearly labeled opinion.  A reporter verifies the topic and then reports the who, what, where, when, and why, when verified.  Opinions are on the editorial page and are not limited to the 5 w’s.

How the Left Manipulates Language to Defeat Conservatives

How the 2010s Became the Decade of Debt

Trump restores deterrence with Iran.

Trump on Iran: Appeasement Is Over

What’s Next for the US and Iran

Madam Speaker:  Forcing US Troops from Iraq Will be a Victory for ISIS, Iran

Sen. Thom Tillis: Iran War Powers Resolution is dangerous, returns us to appeasement posture.

Newt Gingrich: US vs Iran: Liberals don’t get that we’ve been at war for 40 years – But Trump does

This one is filed under disgraceful:  NYT Reporter: In Iran, Soleimani’s Death Is Like MLK’s Death in America.  Maybe he should read this by Rep. Will Hurd: Iran is not a victim.

File this under the Good News column:  ‘Economic espionage’: Special DOJ unit cracks down on China’s illicit activities.

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams