Op Eds

President Trump is zoned in on his legacy. Like any president, he wants to be remembered in the history books as a great leader. On the one hand, he’s always wanted to be known as […]

By Steve Levy The leaders of the Democratic Party are promoting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests and the disruption of federal enforcement because they truly want as many illegal aliens to remain in […]

It only hurts the economy and its congregants. By Steve Levy The Reverend Roger Williams of the First Baptist Church in Glen Cove was the subject of a glowing article on his efforts to help […]

Previously Published in The Messenger Governor Kathy Hochul’s (D-Hamburg) 2026 State of the State Address was, not to our surprise, underwhelming and mostly rhetorical.  For New York, the stakes could not be higher. The Empire […]

Lots of promises were made in Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address on Tuesday, but where’s the money to pay for them? Newsday editorialized glowingly on Hochul’s address, claiming that if her promises […]

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 […]