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December 2, 2024

State Board of Regents Should Leave Girl’s Sports Alone:
New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar
Calls on Governor to Inform Public on Vote

“The unelected New York State Board of Regents may vote as early as next week to end girls-only sports in New York State. The vote, which was postponed after it became a hot button political issue shortly before Election Day, would permanently allow boys to play on girls high school sports teams across the Empire State if there is no corresponding boys team in that sport — volleyball and field hockey teams are common examples. The radical policy enactment would effectively end girls sports as we know it.

“Poll after poll has shown that the public wants traditional, girls-only sports protected in New York, but the gender-bending social engineers in Albany are oddly determined to erase all distinctions between the sexes (good luck with that.) It’s hard to believe we’re even having this conversation, frankly.

“The New York State Conservative Party calls on Governor Hochul to inform the public immediately if the Board of Regents plans to take this issue up at its December 9-10 meetings. The future of girls sports is on the line. The public deserves to know that.”

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November 18, 2024

Governor Hochul Has Broken Faith with New Yorkers on
Congestion Pricing Tax Backstab: New York State
Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar

“New Yorkers no longer trust Governor Kathy Hochul — and why should they? The governor has officially broken faith with New Yorkers by moving forward with a deeply unpopular new tax after cynically ‘pausing’ it right before the 2024 elections. In doing so, Mrs. Hochul has insulted the intelligence and pocketbooks of working- and middle-class New Yorkers who genuinely believed Mrs. Hochul’s controversial tax was gone when they voted less than two weeks ago.

“This tax, which was passed as a budget bill to avoid legislative debate, was never about street congestion or the environment. It will simply shift traffic and pollution to lower-income communities. Indeed, the Congestion Pricing Tax has always and only  been about the constant deficits run by an incompetent and bureaucratically bloated MTA that fails to collect more than $700 million in toll, bus, and subway fares each year. This same MTA, has spent more on consultants for the Second Avenue Subway than on its construction, and New York continues to pay multiple times per track mile than any other city on the planet.

“Governor Hochul just pulled a fast one on New Yorkers. They will never forget it.”

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November 14, 2024

Statement on President-elect Trump’s Opposition to Congestion Pricing Tax by New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar

“Hardworking New Yorkers should thank President-elect Trump for fighting to protect their wallets when Governor Hochul and her progressive colleagues won’t. Governor Hochul insults the intelligence of New Yorkers by bringing back the controversial Congestion Pricing Tax days after the 2024 elections. Her craven, bait-and-switch scam on voters will be remembered as one of the most nakedly disingenuous political ploys in Empire State history. The 2024 election results were predicated upon the understanding that Mrs. Hochul’s congestion tax was effectively gone. There will be no such misunderstanding in 2026.”

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November 11, 2024

Statement on Stefanik Appointment as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar

“President-elect Trump hit a grand slam homerun in appointing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the nation’s next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Congresswoman Stefanik is smart, savvy, and fearless in the face of adversity. She will represent American interests at the world body with a tenacity unseen in years. Americans should rest better knowing that Ambassador-elect Stefanik is guarding the gate at Turtle Bay. No wool will be pulled over her eyes.”

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October 16, 2024

Politifact Confirms that Prop 1 Will Threaten Girls Sports in New York; Statement by New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar

Brooklyn, NY – “The Conservative Party has been warning for months that the carelessly written Prop 1 Ballot Amendment would lead to boys and biological males gaining a Constitutional right to play on girls sports teams in New York. Respected independent media fact checker Politifact confirmed that today.

“For months the political Left has been gaslighting New Yorkers who could see plain as day where this radical amendment would lead. The facts are now on the table. If you care about girls athletics, you must vote ‘no.’ This amendment would set back 50 years of progress.”

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October 15, 2024

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATIVE PARTY RELEASES STATEWIDE DIGITAL AD — ‘ELECT DONALD J. TRUMP ON ROW C’

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Brooklyn, NY – The New York State Conservative Party today announced that it is running a statewide 30-second digital advertisement urging New York voters to support Donald J. Trump for President on Row C – the Conservative Party line. The Conservative Party line has attracted significant numbers of voters and cross-over voters since its founding in 1962, providing the margin of victory for countless candidates.

“New York is ready for a new direction, and a second Trump Presidency will restore sanity to our streets, put more money in our pockets, and make the world a safer place,” said New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar. “We are asking New Yorkers to vote for President Trump on Row C to send a clear message across the state that progressivism has run its course here, and that it’s left the state in tatters. It’s time to bring common sense back to New York and back to America.”

The ad, available above, reads:

New York is ready for a new direction.
It’s time to vote conservative and support Donald Trump.
As a businessman, Trump created jobs and built a thriving New York economy.
As president, he cut taxes, backed law enforcement, and strengthened our national security.
Trump is ready to secure our borders, rebuild the economy, and restore America’s leadership.
Vote conservative for real change.
Look for Row C. on your ballot. Early voting starts soon.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Make your voice heard.

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October 8, 2024

Statement on Major, Local-Election Court Victory by New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar

Brooklyn, NY…“The New York State Conservative Party salutes Onondaga County and other local officials who won a major New York State Supreme Court victory today for local elections across the state. The suit was filed in response to a cynical attempt by New York Democrats to abolish off-year elections by moving them to even years when federal and state elections are held. State Supreme Court Justice Gerard Neri ruled that the Democrats’ ‘Even Year Election Law’ is unconstitutional.

“The Conservative Party has always maintained that government closest to the people is the best form of government. That’s why it’s so important to have specially designated local elections that focus on town, village, and county issues. Democrats seemingly want those issues paved over by high-spending state and local races.

“Today’s court victory is a victory for democracy in New York State. Voters owe the plaintiffs a tremendous debt of thanks.”

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October 7, 2024

Commemoration of October 7 Massacre of Israelis: Statement from New York State Conservative Party

Brooklyn, NY…“A year ago today, evil crossed into Israel and took the lives of more than 1,200 innocent  civilians. What occurred in the space of a few hours was unspeakable. More than 250 civilian hostages were taken following the attacks, many were murdered, and more than 100, including Americans, remain in Hamas captivity today.

“In the days that followed the October 7 slaughter, Israel came under attack by Iranian proxies from seven different directions. Since then, Israel has forcefully responded to protect its borders and citizens, making notable progress in downgrading the leadership of terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah in the process. Thousands of Palestinian and Lebanese civilians have been used as human shields by the terrorist groups.

“The New York State Conservative Party only wants peace in the Middle East, but it recognizes, as President Ronald Reagan did, that peace and surrender are very different things. Our Israeli ally has every right to continue to defend herself from external threats.

“We pray for those lost on October 7, 2023, just as we pray for lasting peace one day.” -Chairman Gerard Kassar

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October 2, 2024

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATIVE PARTY RELEASES 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION RATINGS

Brooklyn, NY – The New York State Conservative Party today released its 2024 scoring of state legislators on 27 key conservative bills voted on in Albany during the 2024 legislative session.  They include thirteen two-house bills, seven one-house Senate bills and seven one-house Assembly bills.

Overall Senate ratings averaged 41.2% — Democrats averaged 16.2% while Republicans averaged 92% — and the Assembly’s overall rating average was 39.5%, with Democrats averaging a 16.2% Conservative score and Republicans averaging 92%. The Governor’s Mansion and both houses of the Legislature are currently controlled by Democrats.

Thirteen legislators — nine senators and four assembly members — scored a 100% Conservative rating, and many Republicans scored in the 90th percentile.  Full legislative rankings are linked below.

“The New York State Conservative Party issues this score card annually so our voters know exactly how their legislators are voting on key issues to center-right voters.” said State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar. “With Democrats driving this state to the far left fringes, voters need to know who’s got the fortitude to stand toe to toe with them, and who doesn’t. The slight uptick in Conservative ratings this year reflects a powerful desire to make New York functional again.

“Voter education has always been a core tenet of the Conservative Party,” Chairman Kassar continued. “One glance at these issue rankings will show the average citizen just how out of touch with their viewpoints most Democrat legislators are today.”

The Conservative Party encourages voters to review the ratings and to let legislators know where they stand,” Chairman Kassar said.

Assembly Ratings: https://www.cpnys.org/2024/10/02/2024-assembly-ratings/

Senate Ratings: https://www.cpnys.org/2024/10/02/2024-senate-ratings/

Descriptions:  https://www.cpnys.org/2024/10/02/2024-assembly-senate-bill-descriptions/

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