State of the State

It is not a mystery why our State has been in a rapid decline for years. One-party Democrat rule has made our state unlivable; between crime, illegal immigration crisis, and affordability, pick your reason why New York leads in out-migration. You would think during Governor Hochul’s State of the State, she would at least take “some” responsibility for her disastrous policies, but instead, she has doubled down, ensuring life is picture perfect in New York!

Governor Kathy Hochul is going to continue to tax, spend, and toll financially teetering New Yorkers into ‘affordability’ whether they like it or not. That’s the clear but absurd takeaway from the Governor’s State of the State address.

Mrs. Hochul seems to actually believe that expanding government — taking and spending even more of our money — is the way to bring relief to cash-strapped New Yorkers who perennially pay some of the highest taxes in America. That’s the exact governing attitude that put working- and middle-class New Yorkers in the hole they now occupy. Where is the common sense? Read our full press release here:

CPPAC 2025 – Get Your Tickets Today

To kick off the New Year, the Party is holding its 57th Annual Conservative Party Political Action Conference (CPPAC) February 2nd and 3rd, 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Albany.

This year’s conference will be attended by many legislative members and political activists. We’re also featuring speakers rising on the national and state scene, such as Congressman Mike Lawler, Attorney General of Indiana Todd Rokita, news personality Brianna Lyman, President Trump’s pollster John McLaughlin, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, Maud Maron who is running for DA against Alvin Bragg, Andrew Giuliani and a well-known consultant panel featuring Tom Dunham and Chapin Fay. More speakers will be announced on a rolling basis. We will also have informative breakout sessions and interactive presentations that you won’t want to miss. Sunday night will conclude with our Rookie Reception featuring our newly elected conservative delegation. For a total $250, you receive a Sunday evening reception, Monday morning breakfast, lunch with a major speaker, an awards dinner, as well as the many sessions throughout the day with great speakers. You can’t beat it!

We are pleased to offer you a special hotel rate of $159 if you book your room by January 22nd! To book your room, please call the Albany Hilton at 1-866-691-1183 and provide the Conservative Party’s “3CPPAC” registration code. Alternatively, attendees can register for lodging online here:  Make A Hotel Reservation

You can buy your ticket today, browse our new CPPAC website, and check out the schedule here: We hope to see you in Albany!

Zeldin and Stefanik Confirmation Hearing

Yesterday, former Congressman and Gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin had his Senate hearing to become the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Lee has been a long-time friend, and supporter of the Party for years. We were thrilled to see President Trump nominate him, and expect a swift confirmation. Yesterday’s hearing just proved our point. Lee knocked it out of the park, and made his case that he is the best fit for the job to wrangle in spending, work on de-regulation so our businesses can thrive, and “drill baby drill!” Lee has my, and the Conservative Party’s full support. You can watch his full hearing here:

Another one of New York’s finest, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, will have her hearing on January 21st to be the next Ambassador to the United Nations. I am sure many of you know Elise very well, as she has also been a major supporter of the Conservative Party and our endeavors. It is clear Elise is the most qualified, and nobody will work harder to make sure the United States interests come first on the international playing field. Elise is one of the smartest people I know, and I know a lot of us are sad to see her vacate her Congressional seat, but President Trump understood we need a strong leader to represent us at the United Nations, and there’s no better choice than Elise. With her confirmation hearing rapidly approaching, she has the full weight of the Conservative Party supporting, and cheering for her.

CPPAC 2025 – Get Your Tickets Today

To kick off the New Year, the Party is holding its 57th Annual Conservative Party Political Action Conference (CPPAC) February 2nd and 3rd, 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Albany. 

This year’s conference will be attended by many legislative members and political activists. We’re also featuring speakers rising on the national and state scene, such as Congressman Mike Lawler, Attorney General of Indiana Todd Rokita, news personality Brianna Lyman, President Trump’s pollster John McLaughlin, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Maud Maron who is running for DA against Alvin Bragg, Andrew Giuliani and a well-known consultant panel featuring Tom Dunham and Chapin Fay. More speakers will be announced on a rolling basis. We will also have informative breakout sessions and interactive presentations that you won’t want to miss. Sunday night will conclude with our Rookie Reception featuring our newly elected conservative delegation. Last year’s event was truly spectacular, and with President Trump’s recent victory, the momentum is on our side. For a total $250, you receive a Sunday evening reception, Monday morning breakfast, lunch with a major speaker, an awards dinner, as well as the many sessions with great speakers. You can’t beat it!

To book your room, please call the Albany Hilton at 1-866-691-1183. Alternatively, attendees can register for lodging online here:  Make A Hotel Reservation

You can buy your ticket today, browse our new CPPAC website, and check out the schedule here: We hope to see you in Albany! 

2025 Legislative Session

This past Tuesday and Wednesday, I had the pleasure of heading to Albany for the first day of legislative session with our Kings County Chairwoman Fran Vella-Marrone, and our Director of Operations Andrew Davis. We also were happy to attend the Swearing-In ceremony for our fantastic new Assembly and Senate members. I would like to congratulate Andrea Bailey (133rd A.D.), Paul Bologna (144th A.D.), Pat Chludzinski (143rd A.D.), Andrew Molitor (150th A.D.), Daniel Norber (16th A.D.), Joseph Sempolinski (148th A.D.), Kalman Yeger (41st A.D), Jaime Williams (59th A.D.) and State Senator Steve Chan (17th S.D). The Party and I  are excited for them to hit the ground running and help us save New York! 

Shut Down New York Reparations Committee Before it Wastes Another Nickel

New York’s divisive ‘Community Commission on Reparations Remedies’ has blown through most of its $5 million budget with zero to show for it. Now it wants more time — and another $5 million to waste. Shocker.

Virtue signaling Democrats controlling the State Legislature will almost certainly renew the Commission — at any cost — knowing full well, in advance, what its recommendations will be: wealth distribution, the same goal the political Left has had since Marx published The Communist Manifesto in 1848. Reparations are just the latest tactic, and New Yorkers aren’t falling for it. You can read the full press release here:

State Senate Republicans Blast Mismanaged MTA

Senate Republicans representing the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island are spot on calling for the resignation or removal of MTA Chairman Janno Lieber following his dismissive comments about subway crime, which he claimed is “in people’s heads.” This is a summary of the legislators comments: 

Steve Rhoads: Criticized Lieber’s detachment from working-class realities and called for Governor Hochul to act if Lieber does not resign.

Andrew Lanza: Urged Lieber to personally experience the transit system to understand riders’ concerns, citing horrific incidents.

Jack M. Martins: Highlighted the importance of law enforcement, fiscal responsibility, and opposition to congestion pricing. 

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick: Labeled Lieber’s comments as a betrayal of transit riders.

Steve Chan & Bill Weber: Emphasized widespread opposition to congestion pricing and its impact on everyday New Yorkers.

Rob Rolison: Voiced support for police and called Lieber’s remarks disrespectful to NYPD officers.

Anthony Palumbo: Stressed the need for prioritizing safety and affordability in 2025.

Dean Murray & Alexis Weik: Called for a financial control board to oversee the MTA due to fiscal mismanagement.

You can watch the full press conference here:

CPPAC 2025 – Get You Tickets Today

To kick off the New Year, the Party is holding its 57th Annual Conservative Party Political Action Conference (CPPAC) February 2^nd, and 3^rd 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Albany. This year’s two-day conference will preview how the Trump Administration and Republican Majorities in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives will impact the Empire State. The conference will also offer training for conservative-minded individuals who want to win in the marketplace of ideas and at the polls.

This year’s conference will be attended by many legislative members and political activists. We’re also featuring speakers rising on the national and state scene, such as Congressman Mike Lawler, Brianna Lyman, President Trump’s pollster John McLaughlin, and a well-known consultant panel featuring Tom Dunham from Brabender Cox. We will also have informative breakout sessions and interactive presentations that you won’t want to miss. We are excited to release more notable attendees and speakers in the coming days. Last year’s event was truly spectacular, and with President Trump’s recent victory, the momentum is on our side.

We are pleased to offer you a reduced hotel rate if you book your room before January 10th! Please call the Albany Hilton at 1-866-691-1183, and provide the Conservative Party’s “3CPPAC” registration code to receive the discount. Alternatively, attendees can register for lodging online here:  Make A Hotel Reservation

You can buy your ticket today, browse our new CPPAC website, and check out the schedule here: We hope to see you in Albany!

Pray for New Orleans

On New Year’s night, the nation was struck by a horrific act of terrorism in New Orleans. A man with connections to ISIS and carrying an ISIS flag used a rented truck to mow down countless innocent people, killing over 15 and injuring many others. In a further attempt to sow chaos and fear, IEDs were found at the scene, though, by the grace of God, they did not detonate. This tragic event has left our nation grieving, as families mourn the loss of loved ones and survivors face a long road to recovery.

Adding insult to this unimaginable tragedy, later that day in New York City, Hamas and ISIS sympathizers shamelessly took to the streets to voice their support for these heinous acts of terrorism. Such demonstrations of hatred and violence have no place in our country. They serve only to further divide us and dishonor the memory of the victims.

Now more than ever, we must stand united against the forces of terror and extremism. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, our prayers for the injured, and our gratitude to the brave first responders who acted swiftly to prevent even greater devastation.

Let this be a moment for Americans to reaffirm our resolve to protect our homeland, uphold our values, and denounce any form of support for those who perpetrate violence against the innocent.

New York City’s Subway Crisis

The recent violence in New York City’s subway system is a chilling reminder of the dire state of our city under the failed policies of Governor Kathy Hochul and President Joe Biden. In one horrific incident, an illegal Guatemalan alien, previously deported under President Trump, re-entered the country through our open borders. This individual, who found taxpayer-funded shelter and food in NYC, senselessly lit a sleeping woman on fire in the subway. This tragic event underscores how sanctuary city policies, catch-and-release practices, and cashless bail have empowered criminals to commit the most heinous acts without fear of consequence.

This is not an isolated incident. Just days ago, a young man was shoved onto the subway tracks, narrowly escaping with his life. Stabbings, assaults, and the presence of dangerous, unwell individuals have become daily occurrences. Despite this, our governor has the audacity to claim the subway has never been safer. A statement that defies reality for anyone who rides it without private security.

Transportation is further complicated by Democrat politicians finalizing congestion pricing, a regressive tax that penalizes hardworking New Yorkers and forces them to risk their lives on an unsafe subway system. This scheme further burdens everyday Americans, who are already struggling to navigate our crumbling city.

New York City is in crisis. We need real leadership to restore safety, accountability, and common sense to our city and our nation. On January 20th, when President Trump resumes office, criminals like this will be dealt with swiftly, and our borders will once again be secured. We are confident Tom Homan will be successful in the largest illegal alien deportation effort the world has ever seen. We will not rest until the average American can live, work, and travel safely in what was once the greatest city in the world.

Happy New Year

As we prepare to welcome 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on an extraordinary year and express our gratitude to you, our loyal supporters, candidates, volunteers, and advocates.

This year, together, we’ve fought tirelessly to uphold the values that make New York strong; defending individual liberties, supporting law and order, advocating for fiscal responsibility, ensuring election integrity, and fighting liberal policies that are kneecapping our once great State. Whether it was through your participation in local campaigns, attending our events, volunteering your time, or simply sharing our message, you played a crucial role in advancing our mission.

Despite the challenges we faced, we’ve witnessed some incredible victories. President Donald Trump received more votes on the New York State Conservative Party line for President than any other presidential candidate since Nixon in 1972.

President-Elect Trump officially garnered 321,733 votes on the Conservative Party line this year, more than twice the Party’s statewide registration (158,797.) Indeed, in his three runs for President, Mr. Trump scored the second (2024: 321,733), third (2020: 296,335), and fourth highest (2016: 292,292) vote totals in the Party’s 62-year history.

As we step into 2025, we are filled with hope, momentum, and determination. The road ahead will demand more hard work, but together, we are ready to meet every challenge head-on. We are excited to continue this journey with you, building a better future for New York.

On behalf of everyone at the New York State Conservative Party, we wish you and your loved ones a joyous and prosperous New Year. May 2025 bring health, happiness, and strength as we work together toward our shared goals.

As Ronald Reagan often reminded us, every victory is a new beginning. The fight to save New York and preserve our freedoms is far from over.

Thank you for standing with us. Cheers to another year of success!

Conservative Party Political Action Conference 2025

To kick off the New Year, the Party is holding its 57th Annual Conservative Party Political Action Conference (CPPAC) February 2^nd, and 3^rd 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Albany. This year’s two-day conference will preview how the Trump Administration and Republican Majorities in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives will impact the Empire State. The conference will also offer training for conservative-minded individuals who want to win in the marketplace of ideas and at the polls.

This year’s conference will be attended by many legislative members and political activists. We’re also featuring speakers rising on the national and state scene, such as Congressman Mike Lawler, Brianna Lyman, Trump’s pollster John McLaughlin, well known consultant panel featuring Tom Dunham from Brabender Cox, breakout sessions, and interactive presentations. Last year’s event was truly spectacular, and with President Trump’s recent victory, the momentum is on our side.

We are pleased to offer you a reduced hotel rate if you book your room before January 2nd! Please call the Albany Hilton at 1-866-691-1183, and provide the Conservative Party’s “3CPPAC” registration code to receive the discount. Alternatively, attendees can register for lodging online here:  Make A Hotel Reservation

You can buy your ticket today, browse our new CPPAC website, and check out the schedule here: We hope to see you in Albany!

New Year, New Office

Effective last week, we have moved to a more modern, 1,100-square-foot first-floor office space. We have been in our 950-square-foot office space since April of 1989. It is bittersweet, but we are excited to move on to bigger and better things.

Our new address is 8829 Ft. Hamilton Parkway, Suite D1, Brooklyn NY, 11209. It is only a few blocks away and in the same community as our previous headquarters. Our office phone number will be remaining 718-921-2558, and our Newburgh office 845-564-7413. We hope you will come visit us and check out the new space.

Conservative Party Political Action Conference 2025

February 2^nd, and 3^rd 2025, the Party is holding its 57th Annual Conservative Party Political Action Conference (CPPAC) in the heart of Albany. This year’s two-day conference will preview how the Trump Administration and Republican Majorities in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives will impact the Empire State. The conference will also offer training for conservative-minded individuals who want to win in the marketplace of ideas and at the polls. CPPAC 2025 will help to strengthen your local party, establish new connections, and train your committee members. If you didn’t attend last year, you can check out our three-minute video montage here:

This year’s conference will be attended by several legislative members and political activists. We’re also featuring speakers rising on the national and state scene, such as Congressman Mike Lawler, breakout sessions, and interactive presentations. Our speakers and a detailed schedule will be finalized in the coming weeks. Last year’s event was truly spectacular, and with President Trump’s recent victory, the momentum is on our side.

You can buy your ticket today, browse our new CPPAC website, book your hotel at a special rate, and check out the schedule here:

We’ll see you in Albany!

Official Election Results

Over a month after the election, the New York State Board of Elections certified the final vote count and confirmed that President Donald Trump received more votes on the New York State Conservative Party line for President than any other presidential candidate since Nixon in 1972. This is a testament to the work you have all done over the years and we are forever grateful.

President-Elect Trump officially garnered 321,733 votes on the Conservative Party line this year, more than twice the Party’s statewide registration (158,797.) Indeed, in his three runs for President, Mr. Trump scored the second (2024: 321,733), third (2020: 296,335), and fourth highest (2016: 292,292) vote totals in the Party’s 62-year history.

President-elect Donald Trump knocked it out of the park, but what should impress people most is that New Yorkers — subject to a never-ending barrage of left-wing media — increased their vote tally for President Trump in each of his three runs. Seeing through the nonsense and voted for common sense. You can view our full press release here:

Fights Not Over

New Yorkers sent a clear message: we are fed up with one-party Democratic rule, the reckless policies that have endangered our communities, and the hostility toward conservative values.  As Ronald Reagan often reminded us, every victory is a new beginning. The fight to save New York and preserve our freedoms is far from over.

We need your help to keep the momentum going and expand our efforts to:

• Grow our grassroots network and reach even more voters across New York.
• Recruit and train bold, conservative candidates to fight for our values.
• Push back against the radical left’s destructive agenda and hold them accountable.

Will you chip in $10, $25, $75, or even $150 today to help us continue the fight?

Or become a monthly supporter and Join the $10 Club: For just $10 a month, you can help ensure we have the resources to fight back against Albany’s radical machine and grow the Conservative Party’s influence statewide. Your recurring gift will be a game-changer. Every dollar you give goes directly toward building our movement, supporting conservative candidates, and ensuring New York doesn’t fall further into the hands of radical Democrats.

Thank you again for standing with us. Together, we’ve proven that conservative values can win—even in the bluest of states.

We Have Moved

Effective today, we have moved to a more modern, 1,100-square-foot first-floor office space. We have been in our 950-square-foot office space since April of 1989. It is bittersweet, but we are excited to move on to bigger and better things.

Our new address is 8829 Ft. Hamilton Parkway, Suite D1, Brooklyn NY, 11209. It is only a few blocks away and in the same community as our previous headquarters. Our office phone number will be remaining 718-921-2558, and our Newburgh office 845-564-7413. We hope you will come visit us and check out the new space.

State Board of Regents Decision: Indefinite Delay

A few days ago, the Conservative Party released a state-wide press release calling on Governor Hochul to inform the public on a vote by the unelected Board of Regents that would be another detrimental blow to women’s sports. Simply put, the Conservative Party, and a majority of New Yorkers, want the State Board of Regents to leave girls’ sports alone. You can read our full press release here.

Thankfully, due to immense public scrutiny, the proposal to change high school sports participation rules, which would end girls only sports, has been delayed indefinitely, with the issue recanted from next week’s agenda. The vote, which was postponed after it became a hot button political issue shortly before Election Day, would have permanently allowed boys to play on girl’s high school sports teams across the Empire State if there is no corresponding boys team in that sport — volleyball and field hockey teams are common examples. The radical policy enactment would have ended girls’ sports as we know it. As we feared, the passing of Prop-One has opened the door to more radical gender policies. However, our Conservative and Republican delegation remain committed to halt these insane policies in their tracks, but we must keep the public pressure. 

As we have seen with congestion pricing, the Governor cannot be trusted. This administration will say whatever they can to buy themselves a few months of positive press, and then with a smile, will stab voters in the back. As sad as it is to say, this “indefinite delay” could very well be another Hochul/Democratic Legislative gimmick, and we must remain diligent. We will continue to do everything in our power to protect girls, as this issue is not going away. 

CPPAC SAVE THE DATE

It is that time of the year already! With the election over, we are already preparing for our heavily anticipated Conservative Party Political Action Conference (CPPAC) that we hold every February in Albany at the Hilton Hotel. This year, our two-day conference will be held Sunday, February 2nd and Monday, February 3rd 2025.  This year’s conference will preview how the Trump Administration and Republican Majorities in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives will impact the Empire State.

Using the momentum from Trump’s historic victory, we are expecting to have lots of great speakers, legislators, political activists, and committee members in attendance. We will be announcing our speakers in the coming weeks leading up to the event. Sunday’s festivities will begin at approximately 12:00 pm, ending with our evening reception dinner at 6:00 pm. You are also more than welcome to join our after-hour events at the conclusion of the dinner with fellow conservatives. Last year we had a great time at the cigar bar down the road with shuttle transportation.

Monday will begin with a breakfast buffet around 7:30 am, starting our program at 9:00 am with several great speakers/topics leading up to our luncheon at 12:30 pm. Shortly after, our Executive Committee will converse, giving people some time to enjoy themselves around Albany until our Legislative Reception and award ceremony at 6:00 pm. This is going to be a notable event; more details and tickets will be available for purchase soon. 

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Registrants are responsible for making hotel reservations. Please call the Hilton at 1-866-691-1183. The Conservative Party has secured a special block room rate of $159.00, if booked by Thursday, January 2, 2025. When calling the Hilton, please provide the Conservative Party’s “3CPPAC” registration code. Alternatively, attendees can register online for their hotel here:

State Legislative Update

As noted, the Conservative Party will once again be holding a Rookie Reception for new members that carry the Conservative Party line at CPPAC. This includes two current members who earned the Conservative Party line for their successful re-elections.

State Senate: 

Steve Chan- 17th Senatorial District encompassing Kings County.

Rob Rolison- 39th Senatorial District encompassing Dutchess and Orange Counties.

State Assembly:

Daniel Norber- 16th Assembly District encompassing Nassau County.

Kalman Yeger- 41st Assembly District encompassing Kings County.

Jaime Williams- 59th Assembly District encompassing Kings County.

Andrea Bailey- 133rd Assembly District encompassing Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Steuben, and Monroe Counties.

Patrick Chludzinski- 143rd Assembly District encompassing Erie County.

Paul Bologna- 144th Assembly District encompassing Erie and Niagara Counties.

Joseph Sempolinski- 148th Assembly District encompassing Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Steuben Counties.

Andrew Molitor- 150th Assembly District encompassing Chautauqua, and Erie Counties.

WE ARE MOVING

State Headquarters could be a bit more difficult to reach over the next week as we move into our new office space within the same community in Brooklyn.  Next week we will provide all the pertinent information, but know that the professional space is larger and well appointed.

We have been at our current location since April of 1989.  Needless to say, in all those years, despite several clean outs, we have accumulated an enormous number of items that are best discarded – a project that has been going on since election day. Our official lease date is Sunday, December 15th.  The office phone number will remain the same. We were thankful to be here over 40 years, but we are glad to be moving onto bigger and better things. We hope you will come by and check it out in the near future. 

If you are having trouble reaching State Headquarters over the next week, simply call me on my cell 917- 834-6118. You can also call our Director of Operations, Andrew Davis, at 845-522-1915.

Happy Thanksgiving

On behalf of the New York State Conservative Party and our members, we wish you a joyous and blessed Thanksgiving. As we gather and prepare the turkey for this holiday, we are reminded of President Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation, in which he called upon “the American people to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.” His words invoked both gratitude for our blessings and a deep spiritual acknowledgment of God’s presence, calling all Americans to unite in thanks.

Some seventy years later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a proclamation establishing the last Thursday in November as our official Thanksgiving Day. This act, while securing a national holiday, also echoed the sentiment that Lincoln first expressed. A day to reflect on our nation’s blessings, regardless of hardship, and to offer thanks. It is a time for us to extend our hands and hearts to those in need. It is a time for warmth and reflection, as we are always striving to do better. 

As the Conservative Party of New York, we have much to be grateful for this year. We stand firm in our commitment to protecting the values that have made America great—faith, family, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. We continue to fight for the principles that have sustained this nation for over two centuries. This year, we are grateful for all our members and supporters. Without you, we would not have an incoming Conservative President and countless down ballot candidates across New York. In addition to earning a  Republican led House, and  Republican majority in the United States Senate. We are immensely proud and thankful to receive over 313,000 votes on our line this year. Again, this could not be done without your steadfast support, and we cannot thank you enough for your efforts. 

This Thanksgiving, let us all take a moment to express gratitude not only for the freedoms we enjoy, but also for the strength we draw from our shared values. Let us remain mindful of the blessings that come with living in a nation where liberty and opportunity is not just a slogan, but a reality. May this spirit of thankfulness extend to our families, our communities, and our nation as a whole. 

God bless you all, and may God continue to bless America.