NEW YORKERS RALLY FOR TRUMP

Long Island patriots showed up in massive numbers this past Wednesday for a chance to hear President Donald Trump speak.  Many people spent the night patiently waiting on line days before the event to be one of the first let in. The enthusiasm was off the charts, and I had the pleasure of being front and center.  In fact, so were many Conservative Party members from Long Island, New York City, and the lower Hudson Valley.

The Nassau Coliseum was the site for this past Wednesday’s Donald Trump for President Rally.  The Coliseum, once the home of Islanders Hockey, can hold almost 16,000 with the use of the court area.  Every seat was filled with hundreds more standing. In addition, thousands of requested tickets could not be accommodated due to the massive influx of supporters. However, those who didn’t get in were still eager to watch on the jumbo screen outside.

To say the crowd was loud, enthusiastic, and excited about casting their vote for President Trump would be an understatement.  At times they could barely control themselves.

The former President was excellent.  His love for New York, frankly, despite the treatment some here have shown him, was evident.  He often speaks of the city, but this was one of the few times I’ve heard him talk about his many visits to Coney Island with his father – no doubt to Trump Village. He told a story about his father, who despite being immensely wealthy, preferred to drop by White Castle at lunchtime for what Trump called those “little burgers.”

Trump’s New York-centric speech included a commitment to reinstate the SALT deduction, which for many, was the key element of their itemized deductions.

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was very well received as a keynote speaker.  She was strong, focused, and compelling. She takes the Biden-Harris Administration apart point by point. She builds on the successes of the first Trump Administration and the need for change.  She is highly familiar with the former President’s economic, border, and public safety proposals which she expertly articulates. She is also a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, the most difficult committee to obtain a membership on. Nicole holds a graduate degree in Business from Wagner College.

Rudy Guiliani spoke to a warm crowd sympathetic to his many plights.

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine welcomed Trump to the Island insuring him that Suffolk was Trump territory.

Bruce Blakeman, the hometown Nassau County Executive, not only received a thunderous greeting, but he also found the President referring to him multiple times during his remarks for the work he has done.  From the no mask law, to ending men playing women’s sports, Blakeman takes on the social wars as quickly as he takes on illegal immigration and public safety.

Former Congressman and Gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin often travels the nation with the former President.  He was there with his wife Diana coming over from his home in Suffolk County.  Lee addressed the Republican Convention last month too.

Lee made a point of pushing for a NO vote on Proposition One – a position strongly supported by the Conservative and Republican Parties.  He makes the case against the lack of Harris proposals and the awful failures of the Biden years.  No one does comparative candidate remarks better than Lee Zeldin.  If you felt we needed Trump to beat Harris before Lee took the podium, you knew exactly why you needed him when he finished. As always, a job well done.

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, the Congressman from the surrounding communities, made the pitch for Trump as a President who will stand up for Nassau County.  A President that will work with him in delivering for Nassau.

Congressman Nick Lalota, who represents the South Shore of Suffolk County, together with Anthony are Congressional leaders in the fight to restore the SALT deduction.  Nick was all smiles knowing that Trump was going to reaffirm his commitment to restoring the SALT deduction made earlier in the week.

Being with thousands of like-minded people at a political gathering can be an inspiring activity.  The Trump rally put a smile on a lot of faces who left the Colisum to return to all sorts of downstate New York locations ready to battle for a government that they want for themselves, their families, and friends.

PROPOSITION ONE AD

Over the past few months, the Conservative Party has taken an active stance against Proposition One which will be on the Ballot on November 5^th. In addition, the Republican Party, our endorsed candidates around the state, and organizations like Protectkidsny, have also been stressing the importance of this issue. We are doing everything we can for people to see past the facade of the so-called “Equal Rights” Amendment. Until Election Day, the Conservative Party will be running “Vote No on Prop One” Ads around the state. This is a great informative graphic that will help us spread the truth about Prop One. You can view it here. And If you want to share our social media Ad, you can do so here.

Patriots Podium Podcast Featuring Gonzalo Duran

Patriots Podium Episode #27 featuring Bronx County Conservative Party Vice Chairman Gonzalo Duran, and candidate for Congress in NY-15! I had the pleasure of interviewing Gonzalo to talk about his voter registration efforts from this past year. For those that don’t know, Gonzalo recently registered his 100^th voter this year at a press conference I attended outside of the Bronx Board of Elections. He was also one of the ones who received our yearly enrollment award for his great work. During this podcast, we discuss his strategy for recruiting/registering voters conservative, NYC politics, Gonzalo’s veteran background, and fresh ideas to help elect Donald J Trump as our next President. I would expect to see a lot more of Mr. Duran over the years, as he is certain to make a large impact on the Bronx. Watch on any of the links below:

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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. 

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: