Vote NO on November’s $4.2 Billion Dollar Environmental Bond Act

This November, a tax increase is on the ballot.

New York is addicted to spending and borrowing, and state taxpayers are drowning in debt, thanks to some of the highest taxes and fees in the nation and a financially devastating 9.1 percent inflation rate that shows no signs of abating.

Now, predictably, the State wants to borrow and spend even more, as Empire State families find themselves forgoing simple necessities like milk, cereal, and eggs because they just don’t have enough money to pay for them.

It’s a hard slap in the face when you consider that Albany increased the State Budget from $177 billion to $220.5 billion — a $43 billion increase! — in the past two years alone. Unsatisfied, Democrats in Albany want more. Always more.

Governor Kathy Hochul and her Democrat colleagues in the State Legislature are now promoting a $4.2 billion Bond Act that voters will decide on in November. It’s being trumpeted in the loftiest terms — “The Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022” — but in reality, it’s a vague and amorphous ballot proposal that’s more about politics than it is about clear environmental goals.

It’s no coincidence that Mrs. Hochul is promoting this Act in the same year she’s running for governor. The Bond Act would provide millions of dollars to various environmental interest groups that Mrs. Hochul wants in her corner. Call it pork barrel borrowing.

What Governor Hochul and her Democrat colleagues in Albany don’t want you to know is that money from New York’s 1996, $1.75 billion Environmental Bond Act remains unspent. If it’s so essential to borrow an additional $4.2 billion this year, why haven’t we spent down the environmental funds we borrowed 26 years ago?

The New York State Conservative Party cares about environmental conservation. But it also cares about working- and middle-class families that are having trouble making ends meet. Almost a million and a half financially beleaguered New York families have fled the state for friendlier tax climates over the past dozen years, and Albany Democrats still don’t get it. The Conservative Party does because it is rooted in reality.

To get a sense of how out of whack New York taxing and spending has become, consider this: Florida and Texas each have larger populations than New York with annual budgets about half the size of ours. And Texas and Florida enjoy faster growing economies than New York’s. That’s no coincidence.

You’ll soon see ads extolling the urgent necessity of borrowing billions more this year. It’s a sham. How about using the billions we’ve already borrowed first?

Another Hochul Emergency Order

In the world of Governor Hochul, the COVID emergency never goes away. As Hochul, like her predecessor Andrew Cuomo, renews pandemic-related emergency orders, she is also suspending many state checks and balances designed to keep government honest.

The Empire Center’s Bill Hammond recently addressed the dangers of these executive orders.

The Conservative Party together with the State Senate and State Assembly Republicans have been advocating since early 2021 that all special executive authority that emanates from renewing pandemic-related emergency orders come to an end. The State Legislature has the authority. The Democrats who have the majority in both houses appear not willing to take back the responsibility that comes with being an equal branch of government. Its high time they do.

Biden Again Misses the Point

 We certainly hope President Biden overcomes his bout with COVID soon. Maybe the time he is resting will give him an opportunity to better see the sad ongoing failure of his foreign policy.

His trip to Saudi Arabia can best be described as sickening. The United States has rightfully held the leader of Saudi Arabia responsible for ordering the killing of Jamal Khashoggi within the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Now we have the President of the United States coming close to begging for increased Saudi energy support through a visit with the Saudi leader that has the two acting like the best of friends. A sad state of affairs for America and the Biden Administration.

Maybe if Biden had allowed the continuation of American energy independence achieved under President Trump with the Keystone Pipeline and offshore drilling, we would not have the President of the United States graveling to Mohammed bin Salman.

Alleged Lee Zeldin attempted attacker charged with felony, immediately released just as congressman predicted

White House Says It Doesn’t Matter Where Biden Got COVID-19.

Biden-era Democrats learn to love emergency powers after hating them under Trump

Van Jones makes revealing admission about black Americans under Biden: ‘The pain is more intense’

When did the Democratic Party become the Party that puts China before our own citizens? House Dems Block Vote to Ban Strategic Oil Sales to China.

Federal judge blocks Biden’s attempt to reinterpret discrimination laws.

Jill Biden hates half of America.

Roger Pielke Jr., a professor of environmental studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, opines in today’s NY Post:  What you really need to know about heat waves — and why it’ll surprise you.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz opines on How ‘abdication’ on crime, homelessness is killing businesses, also in today’s NY Post Op-Ed page.

Miranda Devine: Mayor Adams’ wake-up on migrant flights.

Are We Living Under a Kakistocracy: Government by the Worst?

House-Passed ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ Isn’t About Marriage. It’s About Complying With Woke Ideology.

Will the Feds Charge Hunter Biden?

Hunter Biden probe: ABC, NBC and CBS skip damning ‘critical stage’ report that charges are on table.

House GOP bets on assemblyman’s run to oust DCCC chair in New York congressional district.

This article was written in September, 2021 and it seems as if, nothing has been done to correct the abuse of the STOCK Act.  Wolf of Washington: Pelosi Is Poised To Score Big From Semiconductor Bill. Mark Kelly Says Lawmakers Shouldn’t Use Their Offices for Profit. He May Have Done Just That. The current leaders of the House and Senate have, as of this date, done nothing to pass STOCK Act 2.0 that was introduced in February 2022. The House Bill’s sponsor is Katie Porter (D-CA) and has 3 co-sponsors; the Senate Bill’s sponsor is Kirstein Gillibrand (D-NY) and does not have any co-sponsors.  Both Bills have been introduced by Democrats, in a Democratic controlled House and Senate, and are still languishing in committee. Speaks volumes, doesn’t it?

Teachers’ union survey backfires, turns into ‘epic self-own’ for Democrats, says education policy expert

An update on the heartbreaking article about a young girl who went from Ohio to Indiana to have an abortion. 10-Year-Old Rape Victim’s Mom Is in Domestic Relationship With Child’s Alleged Illegal Alien Rapist.

This headline writer has a sense of humor:   Poll: Even Zoomers Want TikTok Banned.  Do Zoomers know they just have to remove the app and not use it if they are upset their confidential information is being accessed by employees?

Andrew McCarthy writes:  Biden is a gaffe-ingstock: The decline of the prez — and the presidency.  This is a very depressing headline and article for all who love America.

More grim border numbers suggest Team Biden has simply given up.

Biden’s Attempts at Abortion Workarounds Fueled by Midterm Dreams, Constitutional Nightmares

The Left Is About to Pay for Its Energy Insanity. That isn’t stopping President Joe Biden: Biden to declare ‘climate emergency,’ flex executive muscle after Congress failed, Dem lawmakers say.

Three Bad Signs for the Economy.

Being forewarned is forearmed: How the Left Hopes to Seize Control of Local Election Offices.

Dennis Prager is known for his columns that makes one think:  The Banner on Boston’s Church of the Covenant and the Decline of Christianity.

‘Woke’ Tour Guides Now Mangle History at Monticello.

Really, AOC? How gauche! AOC fakes being handcuffed after arrest at abortion rights protest.

DA Bragg has been in office for 199 days; he finally did something right! Murder charges dropped against bodega worker who stabbed customer in New York City.

Another reason we have to Save Our State by electing Lee Zeldin and Allison Esposito:  Judicial Moves/Governor Kathy Hochul’s next high-court appointment could bolster the Democrats’ one-party rule in Albany.  Need another reason?  Here it is: Kathy Hochul’s New York Sent $600 Million in No-Bid COVID Contracts to Dem Megadonor’s Company.

So disappointing; we could have used the distractions with his run:  De Blasio drops out of NY congressional race.

Will overturning Roe send voters to the polls in New York?

Parents be aware and discuss with your pediatrician:  FDA Violated Own Safety and Efficacy Standards in Approving COVID Vaccines for Children

Study: Natural Immunity Offered More Protection Against Omicron Than Three Vaccine Doses

An uplifting article about a man who has a legitimate reason to be angry, yet has turned his experience into something very positive:  Steve Wenger, Vaccine Survivor.

Record Setting Inflation

 Federal Reserve interest rate increases may slow inflation, but they will not reverse it if energy prices remain out of control. This means no relief for Americans getting squeezed tighter and tighter every day as the Biden administration continues to make one mistake after another.

Annual inflation hit 9.1% in June, the highest rate of price growth since 1981, and despite those recent interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Consumer prices rose 1.3% in June alone, driving up the costs for Americans as they do the necessities such as get groceries and fill up their gas tanks.

The Democratic led Congress and the President himself instead continue to focus on long range environmental goals of questionable value at best. Fortunately, after it was announced late Thursday that any party line reconciliation bill with climate provisions, would not be supported by Joe Manchin (D-WV). Manchin’s spokesperson Sam Runyon said Thursday. “Senator Manchin believes it’s time for leaders to put political agendas aside, reevaluate and adjust to the economic realities the country faces to avoid taking steps that add fuel to the inflation fire.”

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is Dangerous

 Bragg never claimed during his campaign that he would be the people’s District Attorney. From day one in office his focus has been to be an advocate for the rights of criminals. We called for his removal by Governor Hochul, the only one with the authority, after his outrageous staff memo essentially implementing the ‘Bragg criminal Justice system.” We reiterate our push for his removal every time an arrest turned into a revolving door, or a law enforcement officer was made the scapegoat for his backward view of public safety.

Last week’s indictment by The Manhattan DA of bodega worker Jose Alba, for murder, when it was clear to witnesses and on video that Alba was exercising his right to self-defense, brought a new national spotlight to Bragg’s backwards logic.

Lee Zeldin has indicated as Governor on day one he would remove Bragg for malfeasance in office. I can think of dozens of reasons why we need Lee Zeldin as Governor, but for the past week removing Alvin Bragg has been on the top of my list.

 Assembly Republicans

 It is generally agreed upon in NYS political circles that our party’s strong alliance with the State Senate Republicans, led by Rob Ortt, will result in many victories this November. The same can be said of the New York State Assembly Republicans led by Will Barclay.

I had a chance to meet a number of candidates this past week at their annual summer golf outing. First, let me tell you it was large, in fact one of the largest summer fundraisers in many years. It was also an extraordinarily upbeat event; you could feel the excitement and enthusiasm.

As always, it all comes down to candidates. In my estimation there were many winners in the room. Individuals who will make excellent public officials who will push for the changes we need to get our state back on the right track. I want to congratulate Leader Barclay and everyone at RACC (Republican Assembly Campaign Committee) for working to recruit such good candidates around the state.

Manchin says he won’t support climate, tax provisions in sweeping Democratic bill

Most Top Biden Officials Have 0 Years Of Business Experience

The Pay Cut President: Average American Family Has Lost $6,800 in Annual Wages Under Biden’s Inflation Administration.

Biden arrives in Saudi Arabia a ‘much diminished president,’ the kingdom’s former intel chief says

Americans Think U.S. Is Need of Major Gov’t Reforms and Complete Overhaul

Biden’s demagogic pro-choice speech got one thing right

Multiple ‘Raging’ Crises: Failures of ‘Progressive’ Governance on Full Display This Week.

Rep. Steve Cohen: This Other Country Has More Freedom Than the US.  (Does he even know Canada doesn’t actually have freedom of speech?)

Update on the shocking history of the ten year old rape victim that Joe Biden spoke of. Ohio 10-year-old’s alleged rapist is Guatemalan illegal immigrant: ICE source. The Left’s Vile Pivot with the 10-Year-Old Ohio Girl Abortion Story

Most Americans Support Transparency About Post-Abortion Complications, Poll Finds

Now at 9.1%, Biden’s Inflation Keeps Getting Worse

Biden & Co. offer nothing but more of the madness that put us in this inflation mess

Biden won’t fight inflation because he doesn’t want to anger unions and greenies

Climate activists slash dozens of SUV tires in NYC, say ‘major cities’ across US to be hit next

Liberal group lands $171M gov’t contract that could reach $1B to help illegal immigrants avoid deportation.

Shock Poll: Democrats closing gap with Republicans ahead of midterm elections

The Left’s grip on our education system is a threat to our country’s future

Library Group Recommends ‘Pronoun Book’ for Infants

The toll of the dwindling birth rate is far greater than underpopulation

The DEI Regime/Every Fortune 100 company has now adopted “diversity, equity, and inclusion” programming.

Every year for as long as I can remember there is an article or two about Medicaid and over payments. One would think by this time, Medicaid would be able to get it right, if only to have more money to take care of those who truly need it. Audit: New York Medicaid program did not recover $292 million in overpayments.

Here’s How You Can Find Out What Your Government Is Up to.

How Angela Merkel’s Green Agenda Caused the Economic Collapse of Germany.

Of course, the identity of this young child must be protected, but that doesn’t mean that some scintilla of evidence that it actually happened should not be made public; especially when the President of the United States shines a spotlight on the tragedy.  If true, it is a crime, and the perpetrator must be held accountable.

The World Health Organization’s goal as stated by them is to be dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. Today they declared gender ‘exists on a continuum’ and is ‘beyond non-binary.’ Gender is ‘not limited to male or female,’ the WHO says. There are numerous problems for people who regret sex-change surgery.  The WHO should give up being “WOKE” and stick to taking care of the those who need immediate help to be healthy.  Hopefully, they will do a better job than they did with the Covid Pandemic.

There is something seriously wrong going on in my country of birth, America. Is this the reason we fought for our independence? What has happened to the Judeo-Christian values America was founded on. Biden Considers Declaring Public Health Emergency to Help Secure Abortion Access. I would be the first to acknowledge that there is separation of Church and state, but I want to know how Joe Biden receives Communion when he is considers declaring a public health emergency to help secure abortion access. With all due respect, Mr. President, you’ve crossed the line with your misguided reasoning.  It is morally reprehensible to use my tax dollars to pay for an abortion that I believe has a right to life. Apparently, way back in 1989, a certain now staunch pro-abortionist, felt the same way. Durbin Racks Up a Self-Own With Abortion Letter For the Congressional Record

This column explains part of what has gone wrong in our country. Biden’s wealthy and clueless White House.

The Red Wave cannot come fast enough! Democrats would abolish Supreme Court, elect judges, let United Nations decide.

Denying Reality on Immigration/Americans understand that the Biden administration’s numbers and policy don’t add up.

Adding to Inflation, Democrats Have a Brand New Tax Hike Plan

The Courage to Dissent…From the Left.

An article most of us can certainly relate to:  Maybe it’s a good thing news consumption is on the decline.

We need Katharine Lee Bates to remind us once again that America is Beautiful.

Doubting Thomas’ take note:  The Shroud of Turin defies its sceptics/Even though it failed a carbon-dating test 40 years ago, new findings suggest that the scientists were wrong.

Americans Regret Their 2020 Vote.

Joe Biden Hits a New Polling Low: 20 Below

Study in Contrast: Biden Approval Hits All-Time Low, Trump Approval Nears All-Time High.

Biden Admin Is Funding a Clinic That Distributes Crack Pipes. It just seems strange to me that a man who saw what a drug addiction did to his son, would consent to funding a clinic to distribute crack pipes. Wouldn’t spending money helping them get off drugs be wiser and safer than giving them crack pipes.

Biden, Schumer and Durbin sprint to fill judicial vacancies before possible GOP Senate takeover

Biden Casts New Bipartisan Bill as Starting Point on Gun-Control: ‘More Has to Be Done’

Michael Moore must have his ear:  ‘Completely Untethered to Reality’: Michael Moore Proposes an Amendment Targeting Gun Rights.

An update on how that Green Energy is doing:  German Energy Prices Jump Due to Wind Drought.  And then there is this:  California to Pivot to Fossil Fuels to Avoid Blackouts.

New Poll: Actually, American Women Are More Likely to Favor Abortion Restrictions Than Men.

This snowflake obviously does not think so:  ‘Enraged’ Army medic’s TikTok video ripping Roe v. Wade ruling goes viral

This article will set progressives into a complete tailspin also:  Ex-Trans Teenager Supports Florida Ban on Medicaid Funds for ‘Gender-Affirming’ Care.

Janet DiFiore, New York’s top judge, to step down Aug. 31. Interesting…2 years left before reaching mandatory retirement she is leaving…I cannot help but think being a moderate in a progressive state takes its toll.

Elections commissioners question costs of early voting.

Report: Ethics commission staff bungled Cuomo’s book approval.

The Washington Examiner’s editorial board writes about An opportunity to become the Parent Party.

MADS, the Condition Ravaging America.

Challenge to NYS Concealed Weapons Law

Last week the NYS legislature passed S. 51001/A. 41001, (the vote is at the end of the links below) , an unconstitutional infringement on the right to carry a concealed weapon in New York State. This action was taken to override a decision handed down from the US Supreme Court on June 24, 2022.

The Court was clear that any governmental effort to regulate the right must not be excessive.  New York State’s response was to essentially make it impossible to carry a concealed weapon anywhere in the state for most residents.

The NYS Conservative Party has joined with the State GOP and its Chairman, Nick Langworthy, in creating a coalition to take legal action. I feel certain that when we get our day in court, we will be successful.

Read our press release here.

NYS Moving to Put Abortion Protections in State Constitution

New York falls into the category of a handful of states that allows abortion through viability – in fact, arguably to term. Non-medical professionals can do the procedure and doctors who perform abortions are under no requirement to save the life of a baby born alive.

Many members of the New York Legislature and Governor Hochul want New York’s extreme abortion policies enshrined in the State Constitution. The legislature last week did the first passage (S.51002/A.41002). They are required to pass it again next year before it needs to go on the ballot for the voters to make a final decision.

Although the bills passed with near unanimous Democrat support, there were some regular allies in the GOP who voted against the Party’s pro-life view. Myself, and our party leaders in the legislative districts have been in touch with the legislators, expressing our disappointment as well as our concern for the future.

I encourage you to review the  Senate/Assembly voting record (at the end of the links below) and contact those who voted to protect abortion as a civil right in New York’s Constitution.

National Affairs Conference

We will be holding a National Affairs Political Action Conference on Saturday, August 13th from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Arthur Finnegan American Legion Post #1443, 40 Mountain Lakes Lane, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925.  A reception will follow immediately after.

At the conference we will be releasing our updated National Affairs Platform and hearing from a number of speakers and panels on issues such as Border Security, China/Taiwan, Inflation and supply chain woes, the Supreme Court and more.

There will be a modest $25 per person attendance fee for the conference. The conference will be followed by a reception attended by Joe Pinion, our US Senate Candidate, and local Congressional candidates.  The fee for the reception is $75.  Registration forms will be on our website sometime next week.  As always, please feel free to call us at 718-921-2158.

WATCH: Doocy grills Jean-Pierre over why majority of Americans think nation ‘on the wrong track’

A Biden Tax Hike Kicked In That Affects Everything From Soap To Lightbulbs.

Jobless Claims Rise to 6-Month High; Job Cuts Jump 57 Percent.

Police pulling back on traffic stops impairs authorities’ ability to limit ‘gun violence’: Experts

S.51001Final vote on S 51001 fire arms bill

S.51002s51002 final vote

Miranda Devine tells it like it is:  Did reefer drive the Highland Park parade ‘killer’ Robert Crimo to madness?  It is an ill-fated ideal that government is more focused on collecting tax dollars from cannabis sales, rather than the scientific literature that increasingly shows that cannabis triggers psychosis. So far, it is the common link in the horrific mass shootings is cannabis.

Celebrities’ Misinformed Takes on Abortion and the End of Roe.  This is an excellent article to show just how misinformed the three celebrities discussed are; and how those who made them celebrities are foolish to think that just because they are a celebrity, they know what they are talking about.

Pro-life doctors push back on expanded access to abortion pills, post-Roe ‘fear-mongering’

New Poll Shows How Many Americans Want Abortion Legal Up Until Birth,  This is a Townhall.com VIP article, so I am not sure if you can access it.  The bottom line is that “55 percent of voters said they oppose the Supreme Court’s decisions to overturn Roe. This is compared to 45 percent of respondents who support the Court’s decision.”  However, “the poll delved into specific abortion restrictions. Broken down, 10 percent of respondents said that their state should allow abortion up to 9 months of pregnancy. Eighteen percent said 23 weeks. Twenty-three percent said 15 weeks. Twelve percent said up to six weeks. The largest chunk, 37 percent, said “only in cases of rape and incest.”  “… Combining the six-week limit, the 15-week limit and those who only allow abortion due to rape and incest is 72 percent of respondents.” Democrats think this is a winning issue; they also believe if we don’t go Green within 9 years, we won’t be able to save earth.

When did it become acceptable for prosecutors to pick and choose the laws they want to prosecute?  90 Democrat Prosecutors Refuse to Enforce Pro-Life Laws.

Bob McManus:  We are paying the violent price for refusing to lock people up — and treating them.

This really is unbelievable.  Self-defense isn’t a crime — it’s time for Manhattan to ditch DA Alvin Bragg.  And then add insult to injury:  GoFundMe deletes page for NYC bodega clerk who fatally stabbed attacker.

Limousine liberals won’t be hit by congestion pricing — but middle-class New Yorkers will.

‘Tax the Rich’ AOC Still Hasn’t Paid New York Tax Warrants for Defunct Business

Talk about being “Woke” National Education Association teachers union proposes resolution to change ‘mother’ to ‘birthing parent’.  Fortunately, the proposed resolution, NBI 63, was not brought up for a vote.

The following link, CHRISTOPHER RUFO ON WOKE EDUCATION, shows how the progressive left has pushed their “Woke” agenda in education and business.  We must take back the House and Senate in November before progressives finish their agenda and turn America into a Third World Country.  It accurately is now or never; don’t lament not voting.

Biden’s Month of Malfeasance on Energy Production, Prices.

How Facebook Crushes Conservative News.

What GWU’s Clarence Thomas cancel campaign teaches us about college campus intolerance.

Let’s Give Our Kids a Healthy Dose of Summertime.

Adam B. Coleman is the author of “Black Victim To Black Victor” and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing he has this column in today’s NY Post:  There’s no greater dream than the American Dream — and anyone can attain it.  In it he says: “I explained to my son that the American Dream isn’t given ⁠— it’s earned. To make the dream reality, you must work hard and persevere through the trials of life along the way; sometimes to find this dream, you must deal with unforeseen nightmares.”  So, my question is simple, why is it that the main stream media do not put him on the same pedestal that Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are on?

Honoring Our Past and Rededicating to Our Future.

Patriotism Starts in the Classroom

Harvard Student Condemns Anti-Americanism in Senior Speech

New York Moves to Bolster Abortion Access, Strengthen ‘Affirmative Action’.  Governor Kathy Hochul showed she has more chutzpah than Cuomo, Paterson and Spitzer put together when she added this bill to the Special Session of June 30.  It wasn’t enough that she called Legislators back just 7 days after SCOTUS overturned New York’s concealed carry law, in order to pass legislation that would limit the ability to obtain an open carry law…only enough time to have a knee-jerk reaction to the decision by SCOTUS, she had to add an “equal rights” proposal to change the New York Constitution, with little to no time to truly discuss and debate the issue.  Unfortunately, the legislators fell for Hochul’s power grab, why wouldn’t they, and passed it with 14 republicans voting for it.  Sad commentary on those who hold the title of public servant, who were not elected to shove legislation through with out the public having a say.  Fortunately, this is a proposed Constitutional Amendment and has to be passed by a separately elected legislature (All are up for election this year, so it has to pass in 2023,) and if it does, the voting public will have the final say. New push to put abortion in New York’s constitution after Roe v. Wade overturn.  Learn all you can about this bill.

Dems Aiming to Raise $10 Million for Abortion Rights Fund for Key Governors’ Races.

Albany’s getting a new ethics watchdog to replace JCOPE — but the JJOKE’s on us!

Report documents growing use of ‘related companies’ by New York’s nursing home operators.

The Woke Inquisitors Have Come for the Freethinking Heretics.

Lessons from the Left’s Implosion

The Ayatollah’s Model for the World