Op Eds

By Will Barclay It was encouraging to hear a number of Assembly Republicans proposals referenced in Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address—inflation relief, public safety, and child care accessibility. While we were disappointed when […]

By Steve Levy It is now apparent that the cold-blooded murder of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson was not a random act of violence. If the allegations in the indictment are true, suspect Luigi […]

By Steve Levy When it comes to illegal immigration, messaging matters. In fact, it’s almost everything. That is why it is so essential NOT to send the message that ONLY criminal aliens will face deportation. […]

By Will Barclay Headline-chasing environmental policies that lack common sense and fiscal awareness continue to inhibit progress in New York. In addition to a completely unworkable green energy plan dictating nearly every environmental policy in […]

We are totally on board with exhibiting proper respect for former presidents who passed away. It is totally appropriate to have elaborate services and to fly flags at half mast in the honor of the […]

Make no mistake, Chinese businesses are controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Consequently, when the CCP directs the management of TikTok to provide all of the data it has accumulated on American citizens utilizing […]

By Steve Levy Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman created quite a stir by choosing the conservative-leaning New York Post over the more liberal Newsday as the recipient of county cash in return for the newspaper’s […]

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. […]