It was without a doubt a banner year for the New York State Conservative Party as together we delivered, and the party enjoyed one of its most successful years since our founding in 1962.

We entered 2022 with momentum stemming from our victories in 2021 defeating several ballot propositions that would have changed the way reapportionment, voting and even elections were conducted. This momentum carried us through a reapportionment litigation period in which the party played a key role in finding plaintiffs and developing arguments. Additionally, Conservative Party official, Ross Brady, served as a member of the NYS Reapportionment Commission where he provided a voice of reason within a sea of partisanship.

In 2022 we saw 11 Conservative Party endorsed candidates get elected or re-elected to Congress. From Long Island to NYC, the Mid-Hudson, Southern Tier, Central New York, The North Country and Western New York, we were victorious. We, in fact, were the actual margin of victory in four Congressional races. The New York delegation were truly the “Majority Makers.”  Many, including Newsmax, have said the House Majority would have indeed been in trouble if not for the Conservative Party.

Statewide, the Conservative Party played a pivotal role in ushering in the largest freshman Conservative/GOP class in the State Assembly in many years. The Kings County Conservative Party actually flipped three Assembly seats. Many other parts of the State including Long Island, Staten Island and Rockland County can lay claim to important Legislative turnovers.

Not to be outdone, Lee Zeldin had the best showing in terms of percentage, 47%, since 2002. In fact, Lee Zeldin’s statewide vote total of over 313,000, better than twice our enrollment, is one of the highest totals in the history of the party. In nearly 200 statewide elections since 1962, the 2022 vote total ranks within the top ten results.

With this result the Party comfortably held onto Row C.

Our party also enjoyed close to home victories as State Vice Chair Frank Tinari of Suffolk County and Joe Lorigo, son of Erie County Chairman Ralph Lorigo, were both elected to the State Supreme Court.

Finally, I am proud to announce, once again, that our enrollment year-over-year continues to grow around the state.

With all that said, it is clear that the party remains strong on a local, state and national level. The upcoming year will be about local elections, party building and our issue agenda that our Members of Congress and the State Legislature advocate for.

I wish you all a Safe and Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays

From all of us at the Conservative Party we wish you Happy Hanukkah, a Merry Christmas, and a wonderful New Year. Some are already on their holiday vacation while others will be starting very soon. Wherever you are, we wish you a peaceful, safe and exciting holiday season with your family and friends.

2022 was a banner year for the Conservative Party throughout New York State. Together, we fought for our state and achieved many great things. I made a promise to move us in a winning direction and with your help, we remain on that path.

While 2023 will surely bring its new challenges, I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year and continuing our work together for a better New York. But first—enjoy your time away. We deserve this well-earned break with the people who matter to us most.

See you in 2023!

A ray of hope, finally: Supreme Court Pauses Expiration of Title 42

Title 42 must be upheld — for public health, not politics

What Steps Has Biden Taken to Reduce Illegal Immigration?

Liberal Writer Perfectly Describes What the January 6 ‘Criminal Referrals’ Really Mean

China’s Deal with Saudi Arabia is a Disaster for Biden

From National Review:  FBI Pressured Twitter to Share User Data outside Search-Warrant Process, Records Reveal

From the directly impacted NY Post: FBI pressured Twitter, sent trove of docs hours before Post broke Hunter laptop story

New York lost more high-earning taxpayers in pandemic-wracked 2020

These two articles, (from Empire Center) NY lawmakers want to be nation’s highest-paid and the (New York Post) Albany Dems introduce bill to raise legislative pay before likely special session this week shine the light on the absolute arrogance of the democratic “leadership” in New York State.  If they had an iota of a backbone, this would have been announced prior to the elections, but they don’t.  Nor do they have any empathy for the taxpayers who pay their salaries and are currently trying to make their own salaries (average salary in NYS according to ZipRecruiter is $51,453 for full time work) cover the inflation experienced this year.  $142,000 for a part time job is ludicrous; making it full time is also ludicrous, as the idea of the legislative body was to have part time legislators working in other jobs, to understand the impact of the legislation they passed.  This is a perfect example of how the government has (and continues) to run amok.

Stanford releases guide to eliminate ‘harmful language,’ cautions against calling US citizens ‘American’ It is important for parents to guide their children in deciding which college they should attend.  Learn more about Stanford (and their Woke Agenda) here

Interesting article:  The Quarter-Century Childhood

NY plans to change the way you heat your home. Gas, oil, propane furnaces to be phased out.  From Politico’s article:  The Climate Action Council, dominated by executive administration officials, on Monday OK’d a final roadmap to cut emissions to 50 percent of 1990 levels by 2030 and 85 percent by 2050.  So, the question I have is this:  Since the CAC was dominated by executive administration officials, is the roadmap realistic and financially sustainable for those who , or is it just a roadmap to please the administration?

Woman pleads guilty after being charged with sex trafficking alongside GOP strategist  Most of the repulsive things occurring in today’s world is that people lack a moral compass. And when lacking a moral compass abhorrent actions permeate throughout society without regard to consequences because for the most part there are very little consequences.

What is going on in the “Fashion” world?   Gucci and Harry Styles slammed for ‘sick’ ad with child’s bed and teddy bear shirt

CPNYS wishes you a blessed, happy and safe Holiday Season! 

And that 2023 is the year that the world finds Peace and your health, wealth and happiness increases tenfold.

 The Daily Update will return in early 2023.

Eric Adams Is Defying Decades of Hands-Off Homeless Policy: ‘The Pendulum Swung Too Far’

Private payroll employment in NY continues to lag US post-pandemic recovery

Churchill: For New York’s lawmakers, the ultimate Christmas present

Biden Administration and the Two-State Delusion

Texas to resume border wall construction after reaching deals with private property owners, Abbott says

Tens of Thousands of Illegal Migrants Are Heading for the Border

6 Falsehoods From DHS’ Post-Title 42 Immigration Plan

El Paso’s migrant state of emergency is a taste of what nation faces as Biden shrugs at border crisis

It pays not to work in Biden’s America — and here’s the proof

Biden Admin Says Its Natural Gas Phaseout Will Save Taxpayers Millions. It Will Do the Opposite.

Here We Go Again: Biden Invents Another False Story About His Past

From Open the Books:  BREAKING: $16 BILLION IN CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS — MAPPED BY STATE ACROSS AMERICA

Peter Murphy writes in the Washington Examiner that The incoming Congress will be more pro-school choice than ever

Steven Malanga writes in the City Journal; Why the Middle Class Flees States That Tax the Rich

Conservatives we lost in 2022

These are two must read articles in today’s daily update: Gatestone Institute’s The War for Eight Billion Minds and Ben Shapiro’s The Slippery Slope Never Ends

Vote Recount Flips Massachusetts Midterm Race From Republican to Democrat by 1 Vote. The point is never underestimate the value of your vote.

Words of Light In Dark Times

One of the most humble and generous people in show business (and a great actor) talks modestly about his Gary Sinise Foundation .org.  This isn’t an advertisement for money, just an interview with Neil Cavuto last week, one that is uplifting and wishful that more people would emulate Gary Sinise.

Is Thomas Sowell one of the most important thinkers of our time? (This is a reprint from June 7, 2022, I included it because it is a terrific book if you are looking for that last minute gift.)

Pay Raises for Albany

 

The Legislature is planning on returning soon to vote themselves a more then 18% pay raise

bringing their salaries to $130,000 a year for a part-time job. The Conservative Party remains

opposed to any pay increase for its part-time Legislature.

 

Our opposition is based on both an objective and subjective view of the Assembly and Senate.

Subjectively, they do an awful job. Frankly, the party does not want to pay them more for giving

us unsafe streets, a sour economy, depopulation of entire regions, infringements on second

amendment rights, suppression of individual rights through mandates just to make a few points.

Objectively, the job is part-time despite efforts to eliminate outside income which will result in a

Legislature devoid of members who are part of the actual work force. This loss to the Legislature

of individuals who work at regular jobs or own businesses will do significant harm to a body that

strives to be representative of the government. The planned salary increases to $130,000 annually is

better than double the average salary of a single New Yorker working full-time.

We should call this what it is, a heist. But instead of ski masks, they’re wearing suits and dresses.

 

Lame Duck Session

 

The House of Representatives, controlled by the Democrats for less than two more weeks, is

moving full speed during its final days to pass spending legislation filled with numerous

programs that would go nowhere in the Republican controlled House that was recently elected by the

people of the United States.

 

It is not certain if the current Republican membership of the House operating in a tight minority

can win the day. What we do know is that the current 50/50 Senate can prevent the House Democrats

and Schumer from moving forward.

 

Our Conservative Party-endorsed delegation of eleven House members who will be taking office

on January 3rd understand and agree with our position. However, to win and get to next year we

need the US Senate to stand up.

 

At the moment, it does not look like that will happen. Put one more check mark next to a reason

why Mitch McConnell needs to go.

 

Executive Director Shaun Marie Levine to Retire

 

They say all good things must come to an end, in this case good is an understatement.

After more than twenty-seven years of steering the Conservative Party on a day-to-day basis our

Executive Director, Shaun Marie, has informed me that she plans to retire effective December 31st.

 

Shaun has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Party for Mike Long, for me and most importantly for you.

Frankly, she is irreplaceable.

 

The good news is that she will remain the Executive Vice Chairman of the State Party and as

such she will continue to play a key leadership role.

 

We will have much more to say about Shaun Marie in the weeks to follow as her service is worthy of

being recognized on its own. For now, allow me on your behalf and mine to say THANK YOU!

 

The Party is now taking on the enormous task of interviewing a successor to Shaun Marie for the position of Executive Director. I hope to have an announcement soon.

 

Liberal Twitter suddenly stands up for free speech after Elon Musk temporarily suspends left-wing doxxers

‘Bostonians Of The Year’: Martha’s Vineyard Residents Win Prize For Dealing With Illegal Aliens For 48 Hours

Gangbanger tied to high-end NYC heists gets sweetheart deal from DA Alvin Bragg

Dems risk Asians seeing ‘red’ if NY Assembly yanks Lester Chang’s win

We heard throughout the just ended 2022 political cycle that democracy is in danger.  The following FEE article is an appropriate inclusion in today’s blog as we celebrate the 231^st anniversary of the signing of the Bill of Rights that confirms the fundamental rights of American citizens.  Celebrate the genius of our Founding Fathers and all those who have sacrificed so much for the greatest nation ever created by man.  We have struggled and continue to struggle to keep this young nation what our Founding Fathers envisioned; it is up to us as we approach another crossroads in America’s journey.

Democracy is Dead, and Democracy Killed it

Political and scientific censorship short-circuits the quest for truth

The Extremists the Biden Administration Does Not See

Biden’s return to ‘normalcy’ brought us crazy instead — like Sam Brinton

Tillis Amnesty Deal Is Dead

Yes, it is an invasion

Biden Immigration Narrative Debunked Again by Massive Border Bust

Eric Adams seeks $1B from Biden as NYC migrant crush swells to 30K.  “Mayor Eric Adams has asked the federal government for $1 billion to handle the crush of migrants who’ve surged into the Big Apple this year — but the cost was calculated when the population was far less than it is now and before a judge decided to open the floodgates at the southern border, The Post has learned.”  We all understand the cost that NYC is hammered with by the crush of migrants; however, does anyone consider the cost that has been placed on the southern border towns…ever since Biden took office?  Do they care??  Certainly, the Biden Administration doesn’t care…unless they are bussed to Martha’s Vineyard.  President Joe Biden has made a mockery of our immigration laws; it is his legacy and a very discouraging one at that.  The fact that the President of the United States of America does not respect the law, is disgraceful, especially knowing how many lives have been sacrificed to keep America the greatest nation ever created.  The financial burden being placed on our citizens is appalling.

The latest injustice from the Biden Administration:  Justice Department Sues Arizona over Governor’s Shipping Container Border Wall

Another Reason to Lift the Charter Cap

Oregon governor commutes sentences of all inmates awaiting state execution,  and that is not all she did with less than a month left in her official capacity.

‘Weapon of choice’: Americans on alert as tech-savvy criminals use tracking device to stalk, steal, this has been common knowledge for at least a year, so if you hear an unknown chirping find where it is emanating from and get rid of it.

This Christmas Season, I’ve Become a Hallmark Man

Massive Weekend Migrant Caravan Overwhelms Texas Border Town; and it is only going to get worse. Does Biden even watch the news to know what is happening? Does he even care about how the towns cannot absorb the influx of people in need? No need to answer, if he did, he would go see for himself.  And then there is the amount of drugs being smuggled into our country that creates another serious problem: Fentanyl and a stronger form of meth now driving American homeless crisis.  Here is another invitation to keep migrants coming using your tax dollars:  HHS approves Washington state request to offer health insurance to illegal immigrants, citing ‘health equity’.  And we know it won’t be limited to just Washington state.

James Bovard writes how Twitter Files reveal how federal censors made mail-in ballots sacred — boosting Biden.

Peter Schweizer writes about Elon Musk’s Twitter Files Dump in Gatestone Institute

Rich Lowry writes in the NY Post Op-Ed pages that Elon Musk has trumped Trump as America’s foremost culture warrior

A new Siena poll notes that New Yorkers give Kathy Hochul low marks on meeting policy goals in 2022. So, someone please explain to me why they voted for her. If you didn’t like the job she was doing, why would you award her 4 more years so she can disappoint you?

James E. Hanley, reports in Empire Center: The Market Can Drive Electric Vehicle Sales.  It’s summary: it appears that the market will work in meeting the state’s long-term climate goals, insofar as light-duty vehicles are concerned, and will do so without imposing costly mandates on individuals who cannot afford them.  That’s why it should be allowed to work without interference and the state should repeal its 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate.

Saving Lives or Ruining the Neighborhood? East Harlem Locals at Odds as America’s First Safe Injection Site Turns One. (I sincerely believe giving drugs, in the name of saving lives, only sends the wrong message to America’s youth.)

There was a time, not that long ago, when this would be unheard of:  Drag Queen Story Hour Performer To Attend White House Ceremony

Biden Pledged To Support US Miners. Now He’s Looking To Outsource Their Work to Foreign Green Energy Mines. It really is pathetic that the President of the United States is so willing to outsource jobs and put Americans out of work.

Inflation eases more than expected in November to 7.1%, but consumer prices remain elevated; better, but still creating a genuine problem for families.

Senate Poised to Vote on Whether to Protect Charter Schools. “Although the Biden administration may not like them, charter schools are welcomed in blue states and cities because they serve students, including minority students, so well.”  Let’s see if the Senate will do right for our children, or cave to those opposed to Charter Schools.

Leor Sapir writes in City Journal, about The Placebo Is the Point/A new paper highlights the fundamental bias in the world of “gender-affirming” research.

Richard K. Vedder, writes in American Spectator about The Most Selfish Generation/ Americans today can’t match the achievements of the Greatest Generation.

I am shocked that this could happen since we have such a diligent press corps:  Biden official hid info about meetings with George Soros, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi from public

How did she obtain her teacher’s credentials to teach? Minnesota science teacher claims cell biology lessons are part of ‘capitalist indoctrination’

US scientists make major breakthrough in ‘limitless, zero-carbon’ fusion energy: report

US Foreign Aid: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

We can all rest easy now; the Biden Administration has purchased new needed equipment to protect America’s freedom (yes, I am obviously using sarcasm) Biden Admin Buys U.S. Navy Luxury Bidet Equipped With ‘Effective Enema Function’

Another Biden Administration’s dubious idea:  Biden administration funds study on how to train drug addicts to distribute COVID tests

Book Review in Washington Free Beacon:  Coming to America  (Unfortunately, this happens when people move within America, they flee big cities and bring their voting habits – what caused them to flee—with them.)

Fact Check by Guy Benson: Dem Congressman Claims ‘All Evidence’ Points to Alito Leaking Own Draft in Abortion Case

Steven Malanga writes in City Journal about Local governments are spending hundreds of billions of dollars in federal handouts for dubious needs.

Jonathan Turley writes how Biden allies move to intimidate witnesses ahead of GOP’s coming Hunter probe

Elon Musk Annihilates Two Leftist Shibboleths With A Single Five Word Tweet, And They Are Big Mad

The media’s silence on the ‘Twitter Files’ is shameful

Was GOP Latino Outreach in the West All Smoke and Mirrors? Latest Story Isn’t Encouraging.  Also early enough to fix the outreach program.

Awful news on kids’ weed use should slow legalization roll; but government doesn’t care one iota; it is all about government filling its coffers and “social justice.”  Weed licensees could soon start delivering right to your door

Nicole Gelinas writes in the NY Post:  Hochul and other Dems want to normalize violent crime

Yes, Mayor Eric Adams’ mental health plan is humane and necessary

Parents, grandparents and guardians must protect their children!  Take note of all the negative articles on transgendering:  Liberal media refuses to tell full truth about transgender kids

Retired Navy SEAL made famous after coming out as trans announces detransition: ‘Destroyed my life

‘State-of-the-Art’ Video Reveals Beauty of Unborn Baby Growing in Mother’s Womb

Lester Chang

On November 8^th, Lester Chang was duly elected on the Republican and Conservative lines by the people of New York’s 49^th Assembly District defeating longtime incumbent Peter Abbate by a clear and undisputable margin. He is the first Asian-American elected to the Assembly from Brooklyn and is part of three flips in the Assembly from Democrat to Republican/Conservative in Brooklyn.

Now, Speaker Heastie and the Democrats do not want to seat him due to a residency question stemming from a section of the State Constitution that has never once been argued since the current version of the State Constitution went into effect in the late 1930s.

Lester was born and raised in Brooklyn, pays taxes in Brooklyn, owns property in Brooklyn and returns to the house he grew up in on a nightly basis except for the time he spent in recent years on active military duty. While he did for many years live in Manhattan and vote in Manhattan, Lester returned to his Brooklyn roots.

His nominating petitions that contained the address of his place of residence in Brooklyn were gathered and filed without objection from Peter Abbate or the litigious Brooklyn Democratic Party. They took the 49^th district for granted—then  the unthinkable happened.

The red wave drowned the Brooklyn Democratic Party in Southern Brooklyn.

Having egg on their face, Abbate and the Brooklyn Democrats are throwing a fit and refusing to seat Lester, all at the expense of the voters who gave him a clear majority. Furthermore, they are actively working to disenfranchise the Asian American community who elected Lester and are excited by his win.

They are planning to run the question of residency through a Kangaroo Court consisting of the Democratically controlled Assembly Judiciary Committee. If that was not bad enough, the Heastie crew are using the old committee which is going out of office to make a recommendation about seating a newly elected member.

Lester won the election and should be seated. The Daily News and NY Post have said so in editorials. Locally there have been press conferences and rallies.

Not surprisingly the Brooklyn Democrats have been silent on their colleagues attempt to overturn the results of an election, the Conservative Party will not be.

Capitol Connection

Every four or five weeks I have an opportunity to do the Capitol Connection NPR show with Alan Chartock. My most recent interview took place yesterday. Click here to listen to me discuss the 2022 midterms in New York and what led to our success.

Lame Duck House Session

Efforts by outgoing House Democrats to use the final days of the Nancy Pelosi-run 117th session of Congress to pass Democratic agenda items need to be opposed.

Any new policy including year-long spending deals and the passage of marquee bills should wait until the new Congress is sworn in. Departing members of Congress should not disenfranchise newly elected members of Congress by denying them the ability to vote on and otherwise impact major policy items in the first months of the new session.

Where Lester lives: Lester Chang should be able to serve his constituents

Assembly Democrats’ plot to to undo will of Brooklyn voters

BREAKING: Twitter Files part two released, exposing ‘secret blacklists’

Wholesale prices rose 0.3% in November, more than expected, despite hopes that inflation is cooling

Bar fight and DUI car crash: Conduct of Democrat-picked congressional ethics chief gains scrutiny

Chairman Kassar joined Alan Chartock on the radio this morning; here is the link to hear what they talked about.

Joe Mahoney writes in the Press Republican:  NY GOP looking to 2024, and includes quotes from Chairman Kassar.

Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs bill to let criminals work in New York casinos read the article to learn what Chairman Kassar has to say about this.

NY AG Letitia James blasted by ex-aide for handling of sex harass complaint

Well this is disturbing:  Notorious cartel hit man disappears from US prison system, leaving Mexico dumbfounded

We have shown in many earlier articles how today’s medical students are being inundated with equality and diversity in how sick people should be treated; more proof is in this article, which can certainly harm our children.  Pediatric group says kids should talk to their parents about tattoos — but not puberty blockers. “There was clearly no fact-checking,” one longtime AAP member said. “The AAP thought trans was the next civil-rights crusade and got boondoggled by enthusiastic young doctors (emphasis added).”

As a clinical psychologist, I believe free speech, not censorship, benefits mental health: Here’s why

If you were a businessman, where would you prefer to do business; in a state with overbearing taxes and regulations or one that supports your business in their state?  NYC restaurant barons ride Florida pandemic wave to open new spots outside Miami

The untold cost of retail theft is not discussed enough.  Ex-CEO sounds alarm about retail theft: ‘Spreading faster than COVID’.  It certainly drives up the cost of doing business and ultimately, you pay more.

Questions must be answered on ex-Twitter lawyer James Baker’s role in censorship scandals

Michael Goodwin’s latest column:  Nearing the truth on the Biden racket

Biden prisoner exchange for Brittney Griner leaves behind Marine veteran Paul Whelan — again

Biden’s pathetic disregard for the humanitarian catastrophe at the border

Guy Benson writes in Townhall.com:   ‘Hard No’ to Any Immigration Bill Until Biden’s Border Crisis Is Controlled

Betsy McCaughey:  Team Biden’s 401(k) heist could raid your retirement for a woke agenda

Artificial Intelligence Wrote This Article on Property Rights

Rise of the bots: ‘Scary’ AI ChatGPT could eliminate Google within 2 years

AI bot that can do schoolwork could ‘blow up’ US education system, with youngest at most risk: former teacher