“Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it”-Ronald Reagan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 10, 2021
Contact: Shaun Marie
518-356-7882
www.cpnys.org @cpnys
STATEMENT FROM NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATIVE PARTY CHAIRMAN GERARD KASSAR
“Lt. Governor Hochul Should Be Included in All Key State Matters to Ensure Continuity of Government”
Brooklyn, NY – “With Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s tenure in Albany likely to come to an abrupt end, it’s critically important that Lt. Gov. Kathleen Hochul be fully briefed to take the mantle of state government at a moment’s notice. Based on Gov. Cuomo’s empty schedules, it appears as though these crucially important briefings aren’t occurring. This is a complex state, and we see that as a mistake, as well as a disservice to a Lt. Governor who deserves better.
“Lt. Governor Hochul must also be prepared to explain how Gov. Cuomo’s toxic work environment, especially toward women, was allowed to fester during the seven-plus years she served as Mr. Cuomo’s partner in government. It’s impossible to believe that Ms. Hochul was unaware of this dynamic in the Executive Office. This is a natural line of inquiry, and we expect members of the news media to pursue it.”
Cuomo found to have committed State and Federal crimes
On Tuesday, the New York attorney general’s office announced officially what we have all known for a long time—Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women.
Attorney General Letitia James and investigators found that Cuomo harassed both current and former state employees, as well as a host of women outside of state government, engaging in “unwelcome and nonconsensual touching, making “suggestive” sexual comments and creating a “hostile environment” for women.
Since the findings of the scathing report was released Conservatives, Republicans, and Democrats alike have called on Governor Cuomo to resign. As of this morning, 41 out of the 62 Democrat County chairs in New York have also called for the disgraced Governors resignation, echoing the sentiments of both the Democratic majority leaders in the Senate, Assembly and even President Joe Biden.
The Governor has remained mostly silent and out of sight since the release of the AG report, choosing instead to huddle with his closest advisors and showing no intentions of resigning.
However, it would appear the Governor won’t be the Governor much longer as the Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Carl Heastie, vowed to move impeachment proceedings along expeditiously.
The clock is soon to strike midnight on the Cuomo family and his enablers.
Vaccination Card Mandate
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced earlier this week that proof of vaccination will be required for indoor dining, gyms, and social venues starting on August 16th.
The mandate has been met with swift opposition as lawsuits have already been filed and many more are to follow.
The decision by the mayor will have a substantial impact in the minority communities as nearly 70% of African Americans and 58% of Latinos citywide are not fully vaccinated This policy does nothing but place additional burdens on businesses still struggling to recover from shutdowns and creates tension between different communities based on their vaccination status.
Under no circumstance should anyone be forced to disclose their medical history or records in order to simply dine in a restaurant or visit a gym.
Biden’s Super Spreader Border
Come August 16th it will be easier to migrate to the United States illegally than it will be to dine inside a New York City restaurant.
More illegal immigrants have crossed the southern border into the United States than the population of some major American cities including: Boston, Washington, D.C, San Francisco, Seattle and Denver.
While the CDC and White House continue to push mask mandates and vaccination passports, COVID-19 positive immigrants are entering the country in record numbers – and bussed across the United States — further complicating our battle with the virus and making it evidently clear they have no control over the border, nor do they truly care about the safety and health of the American people.
Our southern border is a humanitarian and public health crisis that is growing worse by the day. The Biden administration is responsible for the largest super spreader event and refuses to act by closing the border in the interest of national health concerns.
Pay close attention as your government continues to mandate how you live your lives due to issues caused by the same Government that does little to protect the health and safety of its citizens.
Our nation is clearly on track to lose the very essence of what made us the beacon of freedom to the rest of the world; the fact that we have established rules of laws that our elected officials take an oath to uphold. When the Commander-in-Chief stand at a podium and says ““The bulk of the constitutional scholars say it’s not likely to pass constitutional muster,” then pushes his Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ban evictions once again — knowing full well he was likely breaking the law and violating his oath of office; the highest elected official in the United States of America blatantly ignores his oath of office. America wake up! We are a nation of laws and when the most powerful man in America makes a mockery of our them how can we expect to have the citizenry to respect our constitutional republic ‘s laws? (Note the increase in crime throughout the United States of America.)
Our national debt is worse than what is being reported, yet “the Squad” demands more – determined to destroy the nation that has given the world so many advances in its standard of living while maintaining the mantle of oligarchs they believe they, and only they, are entitled to wear.
History – when reported/taught honestly – acknowledges that collapse of a nation comes from within. America has been the beacon of freedom since its birth, but those who seek to destroy this great nation (the elitist oligarchs) are becoming stronger and may soon have the strength to extinguish our beacon of hope and freedom.
President Joe Biden, sadly for us – those who love and respect America — your place in history will not be among the leaders that future generations will want to emulate.
ICYMI: One of the best monologues I have ever watched, thank you Ben Domenech! Scroll down to the bottom and watch the full monologue; it is well worth the 7 and a half minutes.
Statement from State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on New York City Vaccine Card Requirement
August 4, 2021
“Mayor Bill de Blasio’s punitive and impractical vaccine card requirement for entering restaurants and theaters is bound to create confusion and hostility among New Yorkers and the businesses that serve them. Civil liberties aside — and there are serious issues at stake here — vaccine cards are easily forgeable and shop owners can’t be expected to be able to verify them. The expense of hiring extra personnel to check cards, moreover, is more than many of these restaurants can financially endure.
“The mayor’s plan also defies logic: if both vaccinated and unvaccinated New Yorkers can pass along Covid-19 to others, what would this plan accomplish other than punish New Yorkers who choose not to be vaccinated?
“New Yorkers can also expect the de Blasio plan to creep into all areas of private business. What’s starting at restaurants and theaters may soon logically expand into every type of shop and office. Inside space is inside space, no? Do we really want to live that way?
“Underage New Yorkers used to flock to underground shops in Times Square and other places to buy fake paper driver’s licenses to get them into bars. Next, entrepreneurs will be selling fake vaccine cards — guaranteed.
“This is an ill-conceived idea that will put an unworkable burden on businesses, drive a wedge between city residents, and kickstart new underground forgery businesses. New York doesn’t want any of those things. Mayor de Blasio should scrap this plan before it begins.”
Governor Cuomo, the photos you used in your live press statement, were taken in public places with people who were more than willing to be welcomed in your established manner; there is NO comparison with a very public display and what happened in the privacy of the encounters as described to the Attorney General’s investigators.
Your press conference, was undoubtedly designed to provide an explanation of your egregious behavior, it did not. In fact, it made it even more egregious, now that we know you have personal knowledge of sexual misconduct. Nothing you can say, do, ask forgiveness for, will change the fact that you crossed the line. As you noted, you are the Governor of New York State, and while only “human” like the 19 million people who live in New York State, as Governor you are expected to be a leader – a person to set a good example — not a debaucher who believes he is permitted to caress an assistant in your employ or the general public.
The Attorney General’s report noted New York governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, among them current and former state employees, in violation of federal and state law, yet stated the report is “is civil in nature and does not have criminal consequences.” National Review is reporting that Anne Clark, one of the lead investigators for the probe, said prosecutors may look at the evidence contained in the report and determine whether to press charges.
It is imperative that criminal charges are filed; if not, how will any person ever have faith that they will be protected from such unwarranted, harassing and degrading actions by an employer, or for that matter another individual.
Governor Cuomo stated, in his presser, he will have yet another training session for himself and employees. With out his resigning and facing criminal charges it will just as meaningless as the one state employees are required to take now.
For Immediate Release
August 3, 2021
Contact: Shaun Marie
518-356-7882
www.cpnys.org @cpnys
Statement from Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on Attorney General Report of Cuomo Sex Abuse
Brooklyn, NY – “Governor Andrew Cuomo is a sexual predator and he needs to resign today. Attorney General Letitia’s report makes that clear. Anything but his resignation is unacceptable to the people of New York State.”
The Department of Justice has decided to drop their investigation into whether the civil rights of residents in New York’s government-run nursing homes were violated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his decision to demand nursing homes admit COVID-19 positive patients.
Governor Cuomo is still under investigation by the FBI and the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s office for the cover up of the total number of residents killed by the virus in nursing homes.
“New Yorkers deserve answers and accountability. I was the first member of Congress to call for an investigation into Governor Cuomo’s corrupt criminal coverup and I will continue to fight for the families who lost loved ones because of the cruelty and corruption of our Governor,” Congresswoman Elise Stefanik said.
The decision to drop the investigation by the Biden Administration while the FBI, and U.S. Attorney’s office continue their probe is a clear favor to Cuomo who has been an ally of Biden since day 1. It is unfortunate President Biden’s DOJ was willing to trade the lives of thousands of New Yorkers to protect the Governor who sent countless individuals to their deaths then lied –and profited — about it.
The motives are clearly political. We have all seen first-hand the carnage caused by the Governors order and the admission by his own staff of their subsequent cover up and abuse of power. Justice for the victims and their families are now in the hands of the FBI and Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s office as well as the Legislature.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a spending bill which notably funds the Green New Deal, provides money to communist China, tramples on the 2ND Amendment, and has no Hyde Amendment protections.
The Democratic-led House’s bill would eliminate a 45-year-old stipulation that prohibits taxpayer money from funding abortions. The bill passed with a 219-208 vote.
Fortunately, the bill is unlikely to pass the Senate with at least one Democrat, Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, voicing her intentions to vote no when the bill comes to a vote on the Senate floor.
All eight Conservative Party endorsed members of the New York delegation voted no on the bill.
Universal Absentee Lawsuit
The State Supreme Court in Niagara County will hear our arguments on August 26th for a summary judgement to strike a statue that made universal absentee ballots available for this year’s elections. While they are hearing our arguments, they will hear arguments by the defendants, which include the Governor and State Legislature who wish to have our lawsuit dismisses.
The complaint seeks to overturn an unconstitutional action by the State Legislature S.8015-D/A.10833 signed into law by Governor Cuomo on August 20th, 2020 and now Chapter 139 of the laws of 2020. This Chapter amends Election Law Section 8-400 in clear violation of Article II, Section 2 of the State Constitution. This section establishes specific circumstances in which a registered voter can obtain an absentee ballot.
The Conservative Party maintains that this Chapter makes a permanent change in the State Constitution and as such requires approval of the electorate by placing such amendment on the November ballot. The Legislature and Governor by adopting said piece of legislation have circumvented that process.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a true believer of his own lies: Goodwin Here is just one snippet in Mr. Goodwin’s op-ed published in the July 28 New York Post: “A Democrat at birth, he early on worked with Republicans who controlled the Senate so he could triangulate with centrist Dems. Now that far-left Dems control both houses, he has pummeled them into submission, striking fear into their timid hearts.”
The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) tells us about A New National Climate Army explaining that Democrats want to pay young Americans to tell you how to behave.
With all the serious stressful news lately, it is a relief to read about how some elitists apparently do not know how to budget. He should ask a single mom who manages on less than 15% of what he earns.
From Gatestone Institute: Disband the FBI. “It is now time to clean house and restore the public’s trust in the “premier investigative agency” of federal law enforcement.” (Well worth the read.)
Where the Money Goes, No One Knows. FEMA stonewalls Congress on how much it’s spending to relocate illegal immigrants to cities and towns around the country.
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