“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
White House unveils strategy to battle domestic extremism. Big Brother rears his ugly head again: “The strategy includes a call to bolster law enforcement partnerships and stem extremist recruitment paired with elements deemed more essential after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, including better analysis of social media and programs to boost civics education and battle disinformation.”
244 years ago, the 2nd Continental Congress adopted the American Flag. Our flags colors have a specific meaning, Red – hardiness and valor, White – purity and innocence – Blue – vigilance, perseverance and justice. CPNYS honors Old Glory for all the values Old Glory represents as our nation’s flag.
Our Facebook live interviews return tomorrow – Tuesday the 15th – night (@7:00 pm) with John Faso discussing on the 2020 census, reappointment, and what it means for New York. There is more information on our Facebook page.
Biden and Putin in G7 and a Half. “What Putin wants from Biden with regard to Iran is the lifting of sanctions against Iran…. With sanctions lifted, Russia could gain control of Iran’s immense energy resources. That would enable Russia to control Iran’s market share, thus heightening its own profile as the key source of supply for Europe and, in time, for China. In exchange, Iran would be helped to secure enough money to keep the regime in place….”
China and Iran: Join Up the Dots. Gatestone Institute’s excellent article that makes the case why it was “a grave and ignorant error“ to believe that the Communist Chinese would thereby become more like us, with the admission of PRC to the World Trade Organization.
Theodore Dalrymple opines in the City-Journal about The Degeneration of Public Administration/Today’s bureaucrats speak and think in a language of social-managerial gibberish.
For Immediate Release
June 11, 2021
Contact: Shaun Marie
518-356-7882
www.cpnys.org @cpnys
Statement from New York Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar
Brooklyn, NY – “The 2021 legislative session in Albany was an unmitigated failure. It raised taxes, benefited criminals, hurt the middle class, and failed to hold Governor Andrew Cuomo accountable for his actions. They included the deaths of thousands of New Yorkers from misplacing Covid-19 patients in nursing homes, an attempted coverup of that mistake that almost certainly helped secure a $5.1 million book deal for him, the illegal use of state workers to help write his book, and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct waged against him from female employees half his age.
“Nothing in this session helped reverse New York’s continued economic decline relative to other states; nothing gave parents greater confidence in their children’s education or in their safety in public spaces. The only progress that occurred this session was the increasing realization among common-sense New Yorkers that one-party, ‘progressive’ rule in Albany must be brought to an end.”
Vice President Harris seems to know where the South American country of Guatemala is, but remains uninterested in visiting our country’s southern border to address the humanitarian crisis we are facing.
American citizens, Border Patrol, and law enforcement need to know that our Federal Government, particularly the President and the Vice President are working to support them and are addressing the clear and present danger of Mexican cartels and child smugglers.
However, VP Harris did manage to accomplish something during her trip to Guatemala—the ire of President Alejandro Giammattei, who blames President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the Democrats for the US border crisis.
The VP, who was appointed border czar by President Biden, may need a little lesson on geography. Perhaps her advisors can brief her on the significantly shorter flight to McAllen, Texas that the situation right here in America is dire, in need of immediate attention and action.
Fed’s Subpoena Cuomo
Governor Cuomo’s $5 million dollar book deal is becoming a central issue in the Justice Department’s investigation into his handling of the Nursing Home crisis and subsequent handling of the COVID-19 response in New York State.
Two big questions remain; did the desire to profit off the pandemic play a role in the well documented cover up of data fully exposing the extent of the Nursing Home nightmare? Were state employees required to work on the book in any capacity?
While I believe we all know the answers, many of which members of Cuomo’s own inner circle have confirmed, it is reassuring that the Justice Department is moving on an investigation into his failures.
Governor Cuomo placed vanity and profit over people and safety. He prioritized his family and friends over yours. Be it through resignation or defeat at the polls, Andrew Cuomo must go.
Interior Department IG Shames Mainstream Media
Interior Department IG has done more honest reporting in the last week than the media has done in the last four years.
A new report from the Interior confirms that protestors were not removed from a public park across the street from the White House to make way for a President Trump photo-op.
“Evidence established that relevant USPP officials had made those decisions and had begun implementing the operational plan several hours before they knew of a potential Presidential visit to the park, which occurred later that day,” Interior Department Inspector General Mark Greenblatt wrote Wednesday, “As such, we determined that the evidence did not support a finding that the USPP cleared the park on June 1, 2020, so that then President Trump could enter the park.”
As usual, when the truth comes out, it is far different from the version the media reports on. I look forward to a time when members of the media stop their work as liberal activists and attempt their hand at honest journalism. Though I won’t hold my breath for that any time soon.
President Trump is owed an apology, but again, I won’t hold my breath.
Facebook Live with Former Congressman John Faso
On Tuesday, June 15th, at 7pm I will be joined by former Congressman John Faso, an expert on reapportionment dating back to his days as a member of the New York State Assembly.
We are a few short months away from learning what our state and federal districts will look like for the next 10 years, an issue I have received many questions on and look forward to discussing with John.
New York will lose one congressional seat which will shift the district lines in the 26 remaining districts. John will offer insight on the process and we will provide some further information on what to expect this fall.
What happens when a 16 year old, with 3 gun busts in 4 months, is given a low bail ($10,000) by a lenient judge? Alberto Ramirez, 16, was arrested Monday in the slaying of Eric Velasquez, 34, who was struck by a stray bullet that the teen allegedly shot blindly into a crowd while on a rival gang’s turf. We must end this soft-on-crime mentality that is pervasive in the democratic-controlled legislature. November 8, 2022 is 516 days from today; the question is, how many senseless deaths will be the result of the progressive movement that demanded the criminal justice changes that are responsible for the current crime wave?
New York’s Vaccine Passport Could Cost Taxpayers $17 Million. This is a must read article, not only because of the cost of the vaccine passport; it also explains what information the “Excelsior Pass” plans to add in the future. One should think twice before downloading the pass. People should wonder how they will bypass the HIPPA rules; then again by downloading and using the App you give government implied permission. With the rash of current ransomware attacks on corporations (and government) are you sure you want your driver’s license and health records on the “Excelsior Pass?”
Biden warns climate change is ‘greatest threat’ to US security: ‘This is not a joke’ President Joe Biden seriously believes that climate change is the greatest threat to our security; I wonder what he thinks about cybersecurity and companies who pay ransomware when hacked? Does he really believe that those collecting the ransomware want to make the world a better place? Did his son Hunter convince him that China is our friend? That they do not steal our technology, sell inferior products, infected the world with COVID-19 with their silence, that they do not want to rule the world? Obviously, his appeasing Iran tells us that he doesn’t believe Iran’s goal of achieving a nuclear weapon is a threat to US Security. The crisis at our border – allowing all into our country – is his creation, so no threat to our security there. Does he really think that diminishing our energy independence and protecting Russia’s, safeguards our security? President Joe Biden needs a reality check – from those who truly care about the security of the one nation that has lifted so many others. While his focus is on climate change, our enemies focus on destroying the United States of America. Shame on him especially saying this while addressing our service men and women who have taken an oath to keep our country safe from enemies and sacrifice so much in our all-volunteer military.
Prosecutors Subpoena Cuomo Book Material in Investigation of Nursing-Home COVID Deaths. “In addition to a scandal involving sexual harassment in the work place, Cuomo now confronts four federal inquiries.” Governor Cuomo should have had Lord Acton’s prophetic words inscribed to be reviewed daily; “”Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” To indicate how serious these investigations are, the Denver Gazette picked up the article.
“As anti-police animus sweeps the country, driven in part by the self-identified “trained Marxists” of the Black Lives Matter movement, more and more examples crop up of bills purporting to address law enforcement malfeasance that actually appear aimed at achieving law enforcement frailty.” Read more here: Beware Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing Hunting Our Sheepdogs.
Dinesh D’Souza writes about An Orchestrated Hoax “The massive public campaign to convince and even compel the world to accept the idea that SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, arose naturally from a meat market in Wuhan was a hoax.”
And your statement, Mara Gay is disturbing to the 74 million Americas who voted for Donald J. Trump. NYT, MSNBC’s Mara Gay: ‘Disturbing’ to see ‘dozens of American flags’ on trucks on Long Island. What flag would you prefer? Russia’s? China’s? Cuba’s? Venezuela’s? Is it any wonder why America is so divided, when a woman of her accomplishments – in AMERICA – state that it is “disturbing to see dozens of American flags” on trucks in Long Island.
Brendan J. Lyons reports in the Albany Times Union: Nursing home mortality remains focus of FBI’s Cuomo probe. Andrew Cuomo is under investigation by the FBI, the NY State Attorney General, and the NYS Legislature…all being paid for by taxpayers. If all three investigations find that Governor Cuomo mislead the public, used staff to help write is book, and sexually harassed staff members, will he be liable for the cost to the taxpayers? If the Legislature does one good thing this session, it should unanimously pass (so they could override a potential veto) a bill that would require Andrew Cuomo to personally reimburse the families who lost relatives and the taxpayers who must foot the bills for the investigations…that would be putting the $5.1 million he received to good use. We can only hope for a miracle.
President Biden should read Sen. Manchin’s Op-Ed: Why I’m voting against the For the People Act, if he reads it, he would have to admit the For the People Act is one of the worst pieces of legislation ever promoted for passage in the name of voting rights.
Unbelievable. Facebook has no problem silencing anything they believe to be execrable, yet they take money for these ads? Smugglers Openly Advertise Illegal Border Crossings on Facebook. Mr. Zuckerberg where is your loyalty to the US Constitution that created the nation that let you, no encouraged you, to become one of the richest men in the world?
Twitter declares access to its platform a ‘human right’ amid censorship of conservatives. I wonder how we should take his declaration since we were shut down for months 3 different times during a crucial election year? Jack Dorsey, you are a control freak who believes that you are a godlike creature who has the right to silence people you don’t agree with and praise those you do; your arrogance will be your downfall eventually.
Why is this NY psychiatrist allowed to be free and not committed to a psychiatric hospital? Who will be responsible if she acts on her “aggressive feelings?” What is completely unusual is that the psychiatrist wanted her lecture promoted, one must ask why? This is a conundrum…an obviously unstable person who cannot be retained because she was lecturing on her feelings, not acting on them. Yale lecturer: ‘I had fantasies of unloading a revolver’ into ‘any White person that got in my way’
For Immediate Release
June 7, 2021
Contact: Shaun Marie
518-356-7882
www.cpnys.org @cpnys
Statement by NYS Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar
Brooklyn, NY – The New York State Conservative Party fully supports Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay in their efforts to end the state of emergency declared in March of last year. (See their press release here.)
With the end of Session rapidly approaching, the fact that both democratic controlled houses of the Legislature have failed to rescind Governor Cuomo’s egregious power to rule New York State by his Executive Orders is an indication that they have no intention of resuming their responsibility as elected officials. Initially Chapter 23 of the Laws of 2020 was passed to expand the Governor’s emergency powers by authorizing him to issue directives related to the pandemic, in addition to his existing authority to suspend laws and regulations during emergencies, and was set to expire on April 30, 2021. Instead of allowing the bill to expire, they extended it and passed another bill – Chapter 71, Laws of 2021 – prohibiting new directives related to the pandemic, however, it preserves much of the Governor’s power by allowing him to extend and modify previously issued directives, subject to some additional procedural safeguards.
The people of New York State deserve better; they deserve a legislature that accepts the responsibility they swore to uphold. The members of the NYS Legislature have a moral responsibility to revoke the authority they handed Governor Cuomo when they relinquished their accountability as elected officials.
Gov. Cuomo stated today that “Once 70% of adult New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, most remaining restrictions will be lifted.” Lifting the restrictions are necessary as is rescinding his authority to continue and all executive orders.
Last week, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis introduced the Stars and Stripes Act of 2021; legislation that directs the Secretary of State to restrict the display of certain political flags or banners at diplomatic and consular posts around the world. The bill was immediately Co-Sponsored by House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik and supported by numerous other Members of Congress.
The bill is in response to Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s order authorizing and encouraging all U.S. embassies overseas to display ‘Black Lives Matter’ flags and banners.
“It is inappropriate for President Biden and Secretary Blinken to authorize and encourage the display of inherently political flags that are in no way affiliated with the U.S. Government over American embassies overseas,” Malliotakis said. “The American flag is a beacon of freedom and hope for oppressed peoples around the world; it should be the primary flag flown above our embassies and that is what my legislation seeks to accomplish. The Administration’s directive is an insult to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our flag and our nation – especially as we head into Memorial Day weekend – and it is absolutely ridiculous that legislation is needed to correct this issue.”
While the White House believes our flag is just a prop to be used on Government buildings, it is beyond me why something that represents rioters, looters, and the destruction of so many cities flies with our nations flag. The Red, White, and Blue of the United States is a symbol of prosperity, freedom, ambition and hope. Other political flags have no place in representing America anywhere in the world.
Restore Order Anti-Crime Initiative
As Democrats in Albany continue to push legislation to release dangerous felons back out on the street, Republicans in the State Senate and Assembly are introducing a bill to help combat the recent rise in violent crime across the state.
According to the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, 20 cop killers have been released since 2017. Under new Democratic proposals such as “Elder Parole” and the “Fair and Timely Parole Act,” even more cop killers will become eligible for release. Additionally, notorious killers such as David Berkowitz, better known as Son of Sam, who murdered 6 people during his terror spree and Joel Rifkin who murdered 9 women, but is believed to have killed 17 in total, could be released under the new legislation.
“Herman Bell. Anthony Bottom. Richard Rivera. The list of cop-killers released by Andrew Cuomo’s out-of-control Parole Board in the past few years goes on and on. As if that weren’t bad enough, radicals in the One-Party-ruled Legislature are now planning to spring New York’s most dangerous criminals loose with their latest “reforms.” Spree killers. Serial killers. Child killers. Even the Son of Sam and Mark David Chapman could be eligible to be released under Democrats’ dangerous proposals. To be clear, their proposals aren’t reform — they are utter madness, especially at a time when crime rates in major metro areas across the state are on the rise. It’s time for our colleagues on the other side of the aisle to reject this unsafe path, and join us in our efforts to restore common sense and public safety in New York,” said Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt.
Since gaining control of the State Senate in 2018, state Democrats have put the interests of those most willing to commit crimes above the interests of those who wish to exist peacefully, support a family, and feel safe in their communities. Their mandate and rhetoric have caused a spike in unnecessary violence all over the Empire State that shows no sign of slowing down as we head into summer.
Zeldin at 76% of Party’s Weighted Vote
As many of you know in our Party’s quest to run the most viable, philosophically aligned candidate for Governor many months ago I urged Congressman Lee Zeldin to consider a run.
During these past months as Lee made his decision to run and embarked on his extensive travels to meet with our leaders and the citizens in all parts of the state, I was pleased with the level of support he was receiving from within the Party.
County after county, leader after leader endorsed Lee. Excitement was clearly building with many party activists reaching out to me indicating they felt good about our chances of taking back the State next year.
The bottom line being that Congressman Lee Zeldin was quickly gaining momentum within the Party.
The official Party endorsements are done by a weighted vote of the State Committee at a convention early next year. The County organizations and our senior leaders select these State Committee members thus a County and/or leader endorsement is an excellent indication where the Party is going.
Congressman Zeldin is receiving overwhelming support within the Party.
A few weeks back with the endorsement of the Broome County Conservative Party
Congressman Zeldin surpassed 50% of the weighted vote of the Party. In my view that made Lee the pre-emptive candidate of our Party.
This past week with the endorsement of the St. Lawrence County Conservative Party Lee hit the 76% mark which in my view now makes him the presumptive candidate of the Party.
His support continues to grow with new County endorsements expected to follow based on calls I have received in the past three days. As our presumptive nominee, I will move from being a longtime personal supporter to leading the Party on his behalf as we plan for a November 2022 victory.
More details and announcements to follow in the coming days.
Wilfred M. McClay writes in the City Journal about Civic Education, Rightly Understood/To become responsible citizens, young Americans need a full, accurate, and responsible account of their own country.
For Immediate Release
June 2, 2021
Contact: Shaun Marie
518-356-7882
www.cpnys.org @cpnys
Statement from New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on Gov. Cuomo’s Stonewalling of the Media on $5.1 Million Book Deal
Brooklyn, NY – “Legislative leaders in Albany can’t allow Gov. Andrew Cuomo to get away with stonewalling the news media in its legal attempts to obtain documents related to Mr. Cuomo’s controversial $5.1 million book contract with Crown Publishing.
“Mr. Cuomo’s book deal stinks to high heaven, and everybody knows it. Let’s count the ways:
“The book contract was negotiated at the same time Mr. Cuomo was hiding data on the number of nursing home deaths in New York, a clear possible motive for his malfeasance;
“Taxpayer-paid state workers were used to help Mr. Cuomo write the book, at a minimum an ethics violation, and
“The hefty advance on Mr. Cuomo’s book, ‘American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic,’ was way out of proportion with industry norms.
“Now, Mr. Cuomo is refusing to release documents about the book deal with the ridiculous argument that relinquishing the information could interfere with other inquiries into the deal. He further suggests that his own, handpicked ethics commission — which authorized the sale of the book — has the right to keep its deliberations secret.
“At least 120 Democrat state legislators did the right thing in calling on Gov. Cuomo to resign following multiple sexual harassment allegations levied against him. Those same legislators cannot remain silent over Mr. Cuomo’s latest abuse of power. The public has a right to know what went on with the Cuomo book deal. He is our employee, and his shenanigans must be called out forcefully.”
Memorial Day is a somber holiday and the weekend weather had a hand in reminding us of how important it is to reflect on the lives America has lost while protecting all good that America stands for. We were reminded of the sacrifices young men and women have made so all Americans can partake in the vision our Founding Fathers foresaw when they declared freedom and formed the greatest nation ever. A nation where people still strive to live in, a nation that has the wherewithal to correct her missteps and a nation that wants to achieve the dream that all men are created equal. Federalist Publisher Ben Domenech, in his opening monologue on Monday’s Fox News Primetime, gave us all a renewed passion as to why America is the greatest nation ever created and how very blessed we are to live here where young men and woman are still willing to sacrifice their lives to keep it safe. We are forever grateful and will live up to your expectations.
