Op Eds

By Steve Levy An opinion piece published in Newsday that was penned by the head of the New York State United Teachers union illustrates how out of touch the left is with the basics of […]

By Will Barclay In a few days, the New York State Assembly will reconvene and begin its legislative work for 2025. We begin the new session optimistic we can strengthen our economic outlook and make […]

By the Center for Cost Effective Government It’s 2025, which means New Yorkers will be subjected to a slate of new laws as well as a bunch of laws that were vetoed by the governor. […]

Governor Kathy Hochul is taking a victory lap and spiking the football throughout the state, crowing about the check you will soon be receiving in the mail signed off by the governor. We have mixed […]

By Will Barclay Every corner of our state is affected by the affordability crisis, which has only grown more severe in recent years. Inflation and rising costs have put an unprecedented strain on families, making […]

By Steve Levy Governor Kathy Hochul this month signed legislation that will cap the cost of an EpiPen at $100. This is long overdue legislation that will save lives. Five years ago, I met with […]

By Ernie Fazio The discussion about having the Southwest Airlines terminal at Islip-MacArthur Airport adjacent to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) goes back many years. Paul Townsend, who was the editor of Long Island […]

By John Zaher Governor Hochul’s recent proposal that the Electoral College be replaced by the popular vote is not only wrong on its merits, but would also require a constitutional amendment and the support of […]

By Arnold W. Drucker As we welcome the arrival of the holiday season (and the cold weather that always seems colder than the year before for some reason), I want to take a moment to […]

By Seth I. Koslow New York City’s congestion pricing plan, intended to reduce traffic and fund mass transit improvements, has sparked heated debate. While its goals are laudable – less pollution, fewer cars on crowded […]