“Let’s get this party started,” states the latest CUNY Forum.  Bob Liff is the moderator for a CUNY Forum on elections, reforms, and political participation in New York.  The panel members include, Keith Wright, Director, Government Relations Group, Davidoff Hutcher and Citron, LLP;  L. Joy Williams, Principal and Founder, LJW Community Strategies, LLC; Michael A. Benjamin, associate editorial page editor, New York Post and Chairman Michael R. Long.  The CUNY Forum will be broadcast tonight at 8:30 pm on digital Ch. 25.3 and cablecast in the 5 boroughs of NYC on Ch. 75 (Time Warner), Ch. 77 (RCN Cable) and Ch. 30 (Verizon/FIOS).  It will be repeated on May 17 at 2:00 pm and May 19 at 4:00 pm. (It was recorded on May 9.)

Chairman Long is quoted in Kenneth Lovett’s article on State Democrats to push for pot legalization at convention.   

John Fund has a very interesting article in National Review on a powerful legal group that changes the law while nobody’s looking.

NRA Sues New York for Punishing Financial Institutions Doing Business With Group. 

This article in the The Western Journal  shows how out of touch with reality NY Dems are. 

Guy Benson critiques the James Comey interview by Bret Baier. 

NYT Op-Ed: Liberals, You’re Not As Smart As You Think, And You’re Helping Trump Win A Second Term. 

The Washington Times has an excellent article on New York’s Subway Scam.  While you may not be a rider of the NYC, this article will explain why you should be concerned. 

Governor Andrew Cuomo will never clean up corruption; this helps explain why he won’t.    The NY Post has more on Crystal Run Healthcare.

Know who you are voting for.  CPNYS certainly believes that people can be redeemed and should be considered for a second chance (depending on the crime and circumstances), however, the NY Post editorial makes some strong points in knowing who is running and if they have earned your vote. 

History will be made tomorrow when Gina Haspel is confirmed as the Director of the CIA.  The LA Times is reporting Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) will vote for her. 

We fought a war for our independence, why would we want to go backwards now?

Experts say Seattle’s “Amazon Tax” will hurt wages and hiring. 

Mr. Hyde is showing his ugly side again.  

It is official.  US Embassy is open in Jerusalem.  Here is the official White House statement on how President Trump continues to keep his promises, despite the fact that HAMAS continues to undermine the commitment to the Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. 

Charles Hurt writes in the Washington Times how a novice politician astounds the world by keeping his campaign promises. 

How Obama loyalists conspired to undermine the Trump transition. 

Meanwhile, US Senate Kirstan Gillibrand continues to undermine the Trump Administration.  The Daily Caller reports that she and ultra-progressive Sen. Elizabeth Warren have opposed over 90% of Trump nominees.   

Fortunately, the dismantling of Obama’s legacy proves our government still works.  The unfortunate truth also means that if America elects another president who thinks like Obama does, the good work of undoing his mistakes can also be undone.  Especially when some elected officials are complete hypocrites. 

Stephen Moore asks and answers the question “Who turned off the lights?”

Bill Hammond on why New York should revisit its restrictive hospital ownership laws.

David Keene opines on the lessons from West Virginia’s primary.   

Tom Steyer, the heavyweight anti-Trump activist, founder of NextGen America, released an ad this week comparing Republicans to white nationalists.  Shameful oratory designed to activate the angry democratic base who cannot get over the fact that Donald J. Trump is president.   Rep. Al Green appears to stand with Tom Steyer as he blasts Speaker Pelosi for saying that calls for impeachment are a distraction. 

Heather MacDonald writes in the City Journal how identity politics is harming the sciences. 

Misfire.  David Hogg isn’t familiar enough with gun laws to have his suggestions taken seriously. 

Mark Levin spends time with Gary Sinise on Life, Liberty and Levin examining all he does to help our veterans. 

Sen. Rich Funke was the featured speaker at the Monroe County Conservative Party’s annual dinner on Friday evening.  His wisdom should be shared; thus, we have included them here. 

The good news is that 3 Americans are coming home!  In a gesture of good will, North Korea has released the men who appear to be in fairly good health and able to walk on their own.   Kudos to President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

In their haste to criticize the Trump Administration, the NY Times slammed Secretary of State Pompeo for not being with President Trump as he withdrew of the Iran Nuclear Deal.  As President Trump said: ‘America Will Not Be Held Hostage to Nuclear Blackmail.‘  It is good to know that this administration is in control and able to keep the press at bay. 

Ben Shapiro opines on the day the Iran deal died.

This headline must really drive the main stream media off the rails;  Media get trumped: President’s polls improve despite 90% negative coverage.

Regarding the Iran Nuclear Deal, President Obama is still out of touch with what is best for AMERICA!

Trying to remain in the headlines, former FBI Director James Comey blasts anti-Trump FBI agents over extramarital affair and anti-Trump texts.  Really, now you blast them?  I think James Comey has plenty to explain about his own lack of being true to the Bureau’s values.  Care to explain these digressions, Mr. Comey?

Guy Benson’s analysis:   Why Tuesday’s Primary Results Are Good News for Republicans.

Great article by Bob McManus;  Spitzer, Weiner, Schneiderman: a bunch of power-hungry perverts.  Part of what Mr. McManus writes is “there is no natural check on those who do violence to the spirit of democratic self-government. To the rule of law.”  However, we believe that one natural check is TERM LIMITS! 

The NY Post editorial points out how everyone looked the other way to protect Schneiderman saying “he was too valuable a politician for the Democrats to lose.”  If you can’t run for multiple terms, you don’t become too valuable a politician – in any party – to lose. 

Schneiderman’s fall tears hole in anti-Trump coalition.    Unfortunately, there are far too many seeking to fill the void.

According to the New Republic, New York is finally number 1.  However, who wants to be the most politically toxic place in America.  Thanks Governor Cuomo and AG Eric Schneiderman: another slap at what used to be the Empire State.

BOOM: Trump Tax Cuts Lead to Largest Ever Monthly Budget Surplus.

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The political world was rocked last evening by an article in the New Yorker, possibly one of the most succinct and believable exposé written recently.  It was so believable that New York’s Attorney General tendered his resignation within 4 hours of its release.  Mr. Schneiderman’s resignation is another in a long line of elected (and some appointed) officials in New York that succumbed to greed or personal gratification at the expense of others.   (The irony in the Schneiderman case is his hypocrisy of being a staunch supporter of the #MeToo movement.)  Ethic proposals have been made to curb the abuses; however, they have had little or no effect in ending the disgraceful and reprehensible actions of those who believe they are above the law.  New York must enact term limits.  When candidates ask for your vote, ask them if they are committed to passing term limits.  Their answer will speak volumes. 

Just for the record, Schneiderman’s record as AG was not what the liberal press is telling you.  His lawsuits were more about his political ambitions than what was right for New York State.

NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigns: What they’re saying

State AG candidate wants full investigation of Schneiderman.  Manny Alicandro, making his announcement as a candidate for AG prior to the bombshell Schneiderman allegations, vowed to crackdown on corruption.  

How to not to change the system:  Who Replaces Schneiderman? And How?

Corruption, unfortunately, is not limited to elected officials, as noted some are appointed by elected officials.  When term limits are enacted it will also be a tool to prevent corruption when individuals are appointed by elected officials who are subjected to term limits.

Cuomo allies sit on boards of utilities regulated by the state. 

Walking Away From Iran Deal Could Be Trump Card for Success in North Korea Talks, Experts Say.    

President Trump withdraws from Iran nuclear deal.  

Guy Benson writes:  Bold Leadership: Why Trump is Right to Withdraw from Obama’s Terrible Iran Deal

Wesley Pruden opines on John Kerry’s 57 varieties of mischief in today’s Washington Times.

Trump Asks Congress to Cancel $15 Billion in Spending. Conservatives See It as ‘First Step.’

Nikolas Cruz revelation turns up heat on Obama-era soft discipline guidance. 

Obamacare is back in the news again.

GOP state senator under fire after proposing voter ID laws.  Democrats are determined to make voting easier for people – early voting, same day registration – both increasing the possibility of voter fraud – however, requiring a voter ID would assure that the possibility of voter fraud would be dramatically reduced.  The general public needs a photo ID to enter federal building, travel throughout America on public transportation and as Sen. Murphy states even to obtain a fishing license.  Democrats that oppose a photo ID to vote are insincere in their objections when they state it would “discriminate against minorities and lead to voter suppression,” by creating scare tactics.    If the democratic opposing justification were true, a photo ID would have the same effect when minorities go to purchase travel tickets, enter a federal building, and go fishing legally. Do you see that producing a photo ID in these circumstances has that effect?  Neither do I.   

The Post-Star ran this editorial on Friday. It talks about SAM and how it effects your wallets, especially in an election year.

Isn’t this interesting?  The children of Cynthia Nixon, Samantha Bee, and Louis C.K. got into this popular public middle school, while hundreds of others are shut out every year.  Can’t help but wonder if Ms. Nixon’s wife and anything to do with getting her children in. 

File this under “Qualifications to be a Governor – directing one film” 

LOVETT: State Senate Republicans slam ‘Cuomo corruption’ with reform package

File this under “Hypocrite, Again!”

The Beat looks at Nixon and Cuomo and gives us the facts we need to know.

Sen. Felder gets credit for standing up to a bully!

Charles Hurt writes in the Washington Times:  Throw John Kerry in Jail. 

It is about time the right started to use the lefts tactics. 

Joe Mantegna says Second Amendment ‘makes perfect sense today.’

Robert Knight opines on giving President Trump’s accomplishments their due.

A professor’s prayer.

E. J. McMahon examines New York financial loss of Alliance Bernstein L. P.’s move to Tennessee. 

George J. Marlin opines on how Andrew Cuomo is in the hopeless captivity of the radical left. 

Another business organization – Chief Executives’ magazine – ranks New York 49th in ranking of best and worst states for business.  Governor Andrew Cuomo has spent and spent and spent and spent more of your hard-earned tax dollars to improve New York’s business climate and after more than 7 years, we still rank 49th in the United States.  Why would anyone give him another four-year term, especially with his hard-left turn? 

Comrade Cuomo’s May-Day. 

The Manhattan Institute looks at Mayor de Blasio’s budget…and as you could expect, it isn’t good. 

Despite what you may read in the media, not everyone supports physician-assisted suicide. 

While everyone should remain cautious regarding the rapid changes within Kim Jong-un’s personality, it is obviously a sign of good faith (and encouraging) that three U.S. citizens detained for years in his horrific prison camps will be released.

File this under Lessons to be Learned:  Ohio’s Medicaid Expansion Has Not Relieved Its Opioid Crisis.    

Draining the swamp must include ending wasteful spending on pork.  Just how much federal waste, duplication and weird or unnecessary spending are your tax dollars funding?

High Public-School Spending in DC Hasn’t Produced Desired Outcomes. 

Embracing Faith: President Trump Announces New Executive Order on National Prayer Day.

Single Payer and the Alfie Evans Nightmare Go Hand in Hand. 

Governor Cuomo:  Do you think your high taxes are responsible for this – the loss of 1000 jobs?  How many other businesses are on the verge of leaving?

Nancy Pelosi endorses Cuomo for re-election bid.  They have a lot in common, including the wat on ICE.  And as Betsy McCaughey states in her NY Post column the democrats war on ICE is a threat to public safety. 

This Washington Times article may explain why Governor Cuomo is so unsettled by Cynthia Nixon’s challenge…the really hard left is challenging democrats all across the country. 

In case you missed NYC Councilman Joseph Borelli Op-Ed in The Hill, you can read it here.  It gives a short review of some of Governor Cuomo’s flip-flops since Cynthia Nixon appeared on the scene. 

De Blasio’s ‘secret agent’ defense fails.  

De Blasio’s school ‘diversity’ plan will be a progressive failure.  

Hornady is a company that stands on principles!  The ammo maker will halt sales of their products to Cuomo’s state government or agencies in the Empire State. The move comes after an order directed by Cuomo earlier last month that cautioned banks, insurance companies and lenders against involvement with the National Rifle Association and similar organizations. Slamming the Governor’s move as one of the most “despicable acts ever perpetrated by any state,” Hornady closed the doors to the state.  Steve Hornady, the company’s president of manufacturing had more to say and you can read it here. 

What could possibly go wrong with this plan?  Facebook Has Begun To Rank News Organizations By Trust, Zuckerberg Says.

Rich Lowry says hold the Nobel Peace Prize.

What Is Kim Jong Un Thinking?

Texas leads a coalition of states suing to stop DACA. 

Here is more on bag ban a bad idea.  

Dennis Prager is so right when he opines on the Fear of the Left: The Most Powerful Force in America Today.  

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Taxpayers will be footing the bill for Cuomo’s gift to unions. 

Reclaim New York explains how continuation of Hunger Games economic development system won’t help New Yorkers.

Floral Park, population of 15,591 pays its police commissioner $245,000 a year.  New York City, population 8.5 million, pays its police commissioner $226,000 a year.  Just an observation. 

Do you ever wonder who the biggest employer in New York State is?  According to 24/7 it isn’t Walmart, rather it is SUNY with very generous benefits provided by you the taxpayer. 

I don’t know how I came across this article today, but the headline certainly caught my attention.  Adirondack Park Is Bigger Than Death Valley and Yellowstone Combined.  It is an informative short article about the Adirondack Park, that happens to be the largest state park, and the largest publicly protected area of any kind in the lower 48 states. At six million acres, it’s bigger than two Central American countries, and bigger than two nations of former Yugoslavia.  Obviously,  it wasn’t large enough for Governor Andrew Cuomo who just added 618 acres to the Forest Preserve.  The state paid the Open Space Institute $676,000 for the land.  Do you think the wildlife that includes nesting bald eagles, goshawks, grouse, turkeys, and porcupine will be able to pay what humans would pay if they occupied the 4,000 feet of lake frontage?  Neither do I.

Is it possible that Governor Andrew Cuomo is planning  this next step for parolees?

Do you know the truth about plastic bags?  This website explains they are not the bugaboo they are made out to be. 

Wisconsin is doing what is right for its citizens.

James Comey Loves It When A Plan Comes Together.

Here Are Three Scary FBI Scandal Factors You Must Know.

George Soros never gives up.   Reports: Soros funding border caravan invasion.

ICE Director Homan: Migrant Caravan Is an ‘Attack on the Sovereignty of This Nation’

DOJ Cracks Down on Illegal Caravan With Federal Charges

One News Now says Iran’s ‘deception’ is proof enough, Mr. President.

Sorry, Obama Apologists — Israel’s Revelations on Iranian Nuclear Lies Are Both New and Important

Condoleezza Rice: Relax, If We Pull Out of the Iran Deal It Will Not Be a Disaster  

Unfortunately, the progressives in the US seem to think Britain has a good health care system, Gingrich points out how wrong they are.   Newt Gingrich: Alfie Evans is condemned to die at 23 months because of Britain’s scary secular state.

Larry Horist wants to know who will get the Nobel Peace Prize.  Joseph R. DeTrani thinks careful optimism about the Korean talks may be justified. 

Daniel Oliver says “Make Congress Work Again.”

Nicole Gelinas examines Mayor de Blasio’s proposed budget for NYC.  Instead of giving New York City residents any tax relief, the mayor hikes spending because tax revenues continue to pour in — an extra $1.1 billion in tax revenue compared to what the city’s budget wonks expected just two months ago. 

De Blasio claims $386M will be last increase to homeless budget. 

City injection sites report coming within ‘days,’ de Blasio says. 

Will Governor Andrew Cuomo allow the Democratic Committee follow the Court ruling?  It will be interesting to watch how Governor Cuomo gets out of this pickle.  

In case you missed this,  if the far left progressive movement of the democratic party becomes successful in the US, we are guaranteed bankruptcy.  Perhaps, this is why democrats are losing ground with millennials.  Or why ultra progressive George Soros is trying his best to create a permanent voting majority for the Democratic Party by “enlarge[ing] the U.S. electorate by 10 million voters by 2018.”  Unfortunately, his plan is progressing and some legislators in New York are looking to add help Soros. Texas has the right idea. 

New York lawmakers still rolling in the mud, and it’s getting deeper. 

Bill Hammond enlightens us about the 120 proposed insurance mandates being considered by the legislature. 

Leading conservative groups have signed on to Make Congress Work Again. 

Ben Shapiro writes in the Daily Wire that ‘IRAN LIED’: Netanyahu Reveals Israel Smuggled 100,000 Nuclear Documents Out Of Iran. Iran Had An Ongoing Nuclear Program.  More on this from Katie Pavich.

Guy Benson writes Results Matter: Three Recent, Enormous Trump Accomplishments Must Not Be Overlooked.

South Korean President: Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize.  That was South Korean president Moon Jae-in response to the suggestion that he deserved the award.

The emperor of the Empire State has ruled again:  Gov. Cuomo says ICE is ‘violating the law’ after recent raids by federal agents.  The order issued by Cuomo on Wednesday is a modification of a previous order, blocking ICE arrests in state facilities without a warrant.  Lee Zeldin tweeted this “No constitution, legislature or statute will ever take precedence over this man’s political ambitions.”  How true.  Congressman Zeldin, who was on Fred Dicker’s radio show this morning (he begins at the 24:47 mark) is our esteemed guest speaker at our 56th Annual State Dinner taking place on May 31, 2018 in New York City.  (Details for our dinner are here.)  Make your reservation now to hear this dynamic, intelligent Congressman address the problems New York and our Nation face. 

Tammy Bruce writes in the Washington Times about identity politics and the New York governor’s race and how Andrew Cuomo becomes all things to all people, while his opponent goes further left. 

Governor Cuomo continues his war on small businesses with his consideration of upping the minimum wage of tipped workers to $15.00 per hour.  Small restaurants are asking for a surcharge on all diners due to the increased mandates to raise wages and other increased costs. 

The wrong path: Cuomo hurts legislative, judicial systems with collective pardons.

7 governors launch ‘unprecedented’ effort to study gun violence. 

J. Christian Adams writes in the Washington Times how two DOJ nominees Eric Dreiband and Jeff Clark have been stalled at DOJ because of ‘reefer madness.’

The Investor’s Business Daily opines on the FBI Scandal:  deep state corruption of FBI, Justice was there from very start of Hillary email probe.

Is this the future of health care in America?  UK Government Seeks to Play God in Denying Alfie Evans Life Support.   Here is Betsy McCaughey’s  take on the Alfie Evans case.

Alexandra DeSanctis writes in National Review how the Alfie Evans case highlights the dangers of defending selective abortion. 

Fox News – keeping America informed:   Facebook user guidelines revealed: Which posts will get removed?

Vampire Hillary: How She’s Sucking The Cash-Strapped DNC Dry.

Finally:  Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state. 

The Manhattan Institute explains how an item in the NYS Budget may circumvent the possible Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME case.

Did you know that in January, Christopher Thomas, was released from prison due to a loophole in state law?  Read this to find out what Sen. Golden and Assemblywoman Malliotakis want to do to close the loophole and keep people that murder 8 children and 2 adults in prison for life. 

Jim Acosta denies he was talking about Trump supporters yesterday, however, I have this to say to Mr. Acosta:  If you have to explain what you meant, you are not a very good journalist.  And you certainly do not know when to stop digging.  

Larry Horist says in his latest column:  Don’t normalize MSNBC.

The Daily Caller lets us know about the CDC Study the Anti-Gun Lobby doesn’t want you to know about. 

Ben Shapiro writes about Sen. Bernie Sanders proposal to give every American a government job. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has a jobs plan which is another federal program we don’t need.  Both Senators are pandering for votes and obviously have hardly any knowledge of economics.  Ask Finland what happens when government introduces outlandish proposals to gain votes and have people dependent on government officials.  The idea of universal basic income has some powerful supporters in the U.S.  — Mark Zuckerberg, being one of the supporters — remember he wants to run for president.  I wonder if he will give up his personal wealth of $68.3 billion to have an equal playing field for Americans, let alone the rest of the world.  The free-market made Zuckerberg a very rich man, is he really willing to change the system that creates personal wealth?  Ask him and Elon Musk, who is only worth $19 billion, but also a supporter of universal basic income.  Since they promote such idea, the universal basic income should be, at the very least $5 billion per person.  (I wonder what a Tesla would cost then?)  Senator Sanders and Senator Gillibrand your ideas would destroy what makes America the most extraordinary country in the world. 

About that global warming…climate models projection could  be off by 30 to 45%.  

Arthur B. Laffer and Stephen Moore write in the Wall Street Journal that Blue states will lose millions of people in the years to come—and they aren’t ready.  So Long, California. Sayonara, New York.

Today’s NY Post editorial writes that Andrew Cuomo’s lurches left are looking desperate.  

Michael Goodwin certainly has Andrew’s personality down pat. The problem is, Andrew Cuomo is running scared and we New Yorkers will pay the price.   

Robert Knight:  In praise of Chick-fil-A’s ‘infiltration’

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