Op Eds

It is not a matter of debate or opinion. It is a simple fact that this present shutdown was caused by Democrats in Congress, who refused to pass the continuing resolution to fund the government. […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Raheem Soto There’s an old saying in economics: incentives matter. It explains everything from Wall Street bubbles to high school report cards. It also explains why a professional athlete […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Dr. Timothy Eagen A recent opinion column written by Steve Levy praised Long Island’s charter schools, suggesting they offer families an alternative to what he described as “failing, violent […]

It was a big week for Democrats nationwide, which should have been expected from the start, given that the party in power during an off-year election traditionally gets slaughtered. And that was the case, in […]

By Paul Carpentier, MD Steve Levy recently wrote a concise opinion letter (“Governor Should Sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act,” Oct. 14, 2025). He did an amazingly good job of demonstrating several mistaken assumptions that many […]

Our heads were spinning when we read an Associated Press article entitled “Illinois Attorney General to probe violent arrest by federal agent caught on video.”  The article suggests that it was the federal law enforcement […]

By Steve Levy Socialists, take note: A recent report from the New York State Comptroller proves that a strong economy lifts all boats — from those on the top end, all the way down to […]

Previously Published in The Messenger The Messenger has left no doubt in our readers’ minds that we’re vehemently opposed to the even-year elections law that was passed in New York State during the Christmas season […]

By Steve Levy Hey, Bill Gates, welcome back to the world of sanity and common sense.  We’re very happy to see that you have reversed your previous hysterical position that climate change was an existential […]

By Will Barclay Marijuana-impaired driving accidents are on the rise, and New York remains one of the most lenient states when it comes to recreational marijuana use. Since legalization under the 2021 Marijuana Regulation and […]