View the Full CPPAC Schedule Out Now

I know we have been talking about CPPAC for a while now, but the time has finally come! You can view the full schedule here:

Just to give you a glimpse of Sunday, the event begins at 11:30 AM with on-site registration/check-in, and at 12:15 PM, I will deliver the welcome address in Governor’s Hall. Following this, at 12:30 PM, Andrew Giuliani will present “The First 100 Days: A Personal Report of What to Expect from the President.” At 1:15 PM, pollster and strategic consultant John McLaughlin will discuss “How President Trump Made Gains in New York.”

At 2:00 PM, Maud Maron, a candidate for Manhattan District Attorney, will speak on “The Madness of Alvin Bragg’s Manhattan.” At 2:45 PM, Senator George Borrello and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh will lead “Surveying the Session: What Can New Yorkers Expect in 2025?” At 3:30 PM, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will discuss “Winning the ‘Burbs: How Commonsense Conservatism Is Holding the Line on Long Island.”

At 4:15 PM, attendees can participate in breakout sessions. Options include “Campaign 101: What to Know About Hiring and Working with Political Consultants” with Thomas Dunham and Chapin D. Fay in Governor’s B, or “Leveraging Your Local Committee: How to Conduct Candidate Screening Interviews” with Gerard Kassar, Fran Vella-Marrone, and Chris Kendall in Governor’s Hall. At 5:00 PM, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin will give remarks, followed by “Meet the Members: Introducing the Conservative Class of ‘25” at 5:15 PM.

The evening continues at 6:00 PM with the “Rookie” Reception in the East Gallery, where guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and the opportunity to mingle with newly elected legislators, including State Senators Steve Chan and Rob Rolison, as well as Assembly Members Andrea Bailey, Paul Bologna, Patrick Chludzinski, Andrew Molitor, Daniel Norber, Joseph Sempolinski, Kalman Yeger, and Jamie Williams.

After-hour events begin at 8:00 PM, offering two options for attendees. “Catching Up with Your Fellow Conservative” will take place in the Lobby Lounge, while the “Cigar & Story Hour” will run until 11:00 PM at a location to be announced. Monday is just as packed with awesome speakers, Press Conferences, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Award Reception, and much more.

Zeldin Confirmed, Stefanik Advances to Floor Vote

Congratulations to former Congressman Lee Zeldin from Long Island on his confirmation as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. With a decisive Senate vote of 56-42, Zeldin has officially taken on this critical role. His years of experience representing New York, his strong stance on policy, and his commitment to protecting both the environment and American industry make him an excellent choice for the position. President Trump made a well-calculated nomination, ensuring that the EPA will be led by someone who understands the balance between environmental stewardship and economic growth. We have no doubt that Zeldin will bring his expertise and integrity to the agency, delivering results for the American people. You can read our press release here.

Meanwhile, another of New York’s own, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, has moved one step closer to confirmation for her new role. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has voted to advance her nomination to the Senate floor, which could very well be happening as you read this. Stefanik has been a powerhouse in Congress, known for her strong leadership, sharp policy acumen, and unwavering commitment to American interests both at home and abroad. Her experience and dedication make her the perfect candidate to be our next Ambassador to the UN. As the full Senate prepares to vote, we have every confidence that her confirmation will be swift and decisive. Elise has consistently proven herself as a champion for conservative values and a fierce advocate for her constituents, and there is no doubt that she will continue to excel in this new role.

Trump Ice Raids

We are only 11 days into the Trump Administration and we are already seeing extraordinary results. ICE has been active all over the country to find, arrest, and deport illegal alien criminals. What is best is, ICE is going directly into the belly of the beast, otherwise known as sanctuary cities, where illegal crime has been allowed to run rampant. Just the other day, ICE raided parts of NYC gathering hundreds of serious offenders such as pedophiles, murderers, violent offenders, gang members, etc. These criminals being arrested are the worst of the worst and should have never been allowed to walk our streets in the first place. Trump continues to stand on his “Promises made, promises kept” agenda. Tom Homan being at the side of the President is just an added plus for our America First Movement. He is doing a fantastic job so far, and I don’t see that stopping anytime soon.