Op Eds

By Steve Levy A word of caution to those Americans who want to preserve the values and opportunities that were once the cornerstone of the greatest nation that ever existed.  We are on the verge […]

It is remarkable how the American population has evolved into two distinct camps that see the country from entirely different perspectives. These differing worldviews were exemplified by the varying coverage of the ICE shooting in […]

By Steve Levy Over the last few decades, America has been engaged on a path that an objective analyst could conclude is nothing less than a form of national suicide.  Observe the actions undertaken by […]

By Will Barclay As a concept, “affordability” has become a popular buzzword for policymakers. Everyone says they want to deliver it for their constituents — especially now as the 2026 Legislative Session has officially begun […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Dean Murray As New York prepares for the 2026 legislative session, there is no shortage of serious challenges demanding attention. From affordability and public safety to infrastructure, education, and […]

By Steve Levy We feel compelled to ask the leadership of the Democratic Party why they push proposals to weaken the integrity of the voting process, despite the fact that rank-and-file Democrats want secure elections. […]

Bravo to America’s armed forces, who — with such precision and effectiveness — plucked Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his compound to have him face criminal drug charges in New York. It was a bold, […]

Previously Published in The Washington Times By Steve Levy Depending on your perspective, the first year of President Trump’s second term was either an unmitigated disaster or one of the most productive and consequential inaugural […]

By Will Barclay In the coming months, the Legislature will consider the merits of thousands of pieces of legislation. As members of the Assembly Minority Conference, we will be drafting, debating and passing bills that […]

We are surprised to see that the state comptroller has approved LIPA’s deal with PSEG to authorize the utility to provide power to Long Island for another five years. Questions remain as to whether the […]