Op Eds

Who would’ve ever thunk it — that dozens of drones the size of an SUV would be able to hover above American counties without any response from our federal government? When concerned residents called the […]

Previously Published in The Messenger Anyone with a healthy amount of cynicism would agree with the idea that when a new tax or fine is introduced, it’s essentially written in stone. That’s why the end […]

By Steve Levy  Many are attributing Donald Trump‘s victory over Kamala Harris to his enormously effective “they/them” ad hitting Harris on her support for taxpayer-financed sex-change operations for prisoners and illegal aliens. But it’s not […]

Violence in state prisons has reached another record high, and there are no signs this growing crisis will slow down anytime soon. Inmate-on-inmate assaults surpassed 2023 levels in September. The Mohawk Correctional Facility just saw a 12-day […]

By Steve Levy President Trump and Governor Hochul should collaborate on a master plan to eliminate congestion pricing, enhance federal aid, and finally get the MTA’s unsustainable spending under control.  Our Center for Cost Effective […]

1. Are Trump‘s Appointments from the House Political Malpractice? Many of us are scratching our heads, wondering what Donald Trump was thinking by appointing several Republican House members to his administration at a time when […]

By Nick LaLota Governor Hochul’s so-called “congestion pricing” is nothing more than a commuter tax that unfairly targets hardworking Long Islanders. At a time when families are already struggling under New York’s crushing tax burden, […]

We said it many times before and now there’s a study to prove it. Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs are dangerous and work to tear us apart rather than bring us together. A new […]

By Will Barclay Small businesses are the heart of our communities, dotting Main Streets with character and fostering personal connections among neighbors. These businesses serve as job creators and drive innovation. Their value is further […]

Previously Published in The Messenger The 2024 campaign was one for the photo albums, for sure. Investigations, indictments, assassination attempts, ticket-switches, an incumbent president not seeking re-election, all while worldwide tensions hit fever pitches and […]