Late on Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Richie Kessel, a well-known political figure in Nassau County, as the new chairman of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA), a state financial oversight and control board. This decision has raised concerns among many, including myself. As a former NIFA board member, I understand the importance of having …
A groundbreaking report by the Empire Center has brought to light the harsh reality that COVID-19 had a severe impact on New York much earlier and more intensely than initially reported. In fact, the city experienced one of the deadliest peaks of the entire global pandemic. This revelation further undermines the claims made by former …
The distraught families of nursing home residents who tragically lost their lives to COVID-19 have filed a groundbreaking lawsuit holding former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo responsible for the ‘thousands’ of deaths. This group of eight individuals is accusing Cuomo of causing the ‘wrongful and untimely deaths’ of their loved ones, as well as more …
Still skeptical about the detrimental impact of the progressive agenda on New York? Look no further than the compelling new data revealing the significant exodus of Wall Street firms, along with nearly $1 trillion in assets under management, since 2019. The data, compiled by Bloomberg, highlights the departure of 158 financial firms managing $993 billion …
The steep rate increases imposed by Con Edison in New York have left residents displeased and looking for someone to blame. Two individuals stand out: former Governor Andrew Cuomo and current Governor Kathy Hochul. Both are seen as woefully ignorant when it comes to energy policies, and their decisions are jeopardizing the state’s economy and …
Governor Kathy Hochul has accurately pointed out that the problematic “reforms” that have caused a surge in crime were implemented by her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo. However, it is unrealistic for her to believe that she has completely resolved the situation. In a recent statement, the governor boasted about delaying the budget for an entire month …
New York Democrats have a unique way of capitalizing on crises and utilizing them to their advantage. This can be seen in their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, where they have engaged in wasteful spending and questionable practices. A recent audit conducted by the City Comptroller’s office revealed that a medical staffing and services company, …
We have long criticized the wasteful spending on ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion projects, particularly the SolarCity plant, which has been the highlight of this endeavor. However, we were truly shocked by The Wall Street Journal’s recent report on the sheer magnitude of this madness. New York taxpayers have footed the bill for a colossal …
New York state invested nearly $1 billion in what was supposed to be the largest solar panel factory in the Western Hemisphere, according to a report. The “Tesla Gigafactory 2” in Buffalo, NY, which spans 1.2 million square feet, was meant to be a linchpin of the “clean energy revolution” and create jobs. However, it …
Millions of New Yorkers recently received a surprising message on their phones, reminding them of an app they likely had forgotten about. The NYS Wallet App, which served as a vaccine passport, announced that it would be discontinued on July 28, 2023, due to a decline in demand. While this news may have pleased liberty-loving …