Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is displaying his socialist credentials by announcing a plan to potentially open city-owned grocery stores in Chicago’s “food deserts” following the closure of several major retailers. Essentially, Johnson is proposing Soviet-style central planning. But what could go wrong? Aside from Chicago’s well-known issues with corruption and fiscal mismanagement, the closure of …
Protest Against Brothels Kudos to the courageous parents and children who braved the rain to protest against the rise of brothels and prostitution rings on Roosevelt Avenue (“Give ‘red-light district’ hook,” Sept. 11). This alarming situation exists because the Queens district attorney and local NYC politicians, including Sen. Julia Salazar, naively view prostitution as a …
The Illinois Supreme Court garnered attention in July when it reaffirmed the SAFE-T Act as official law, making Illinois the pioneering state to completely abolish cash bail. Effective from September 18th, judges in Illinois can no longer demand the payment of money as a condition for a defendant’s release before trial. This reform brings much-needed …
In a landmark ruling, Illinois has become the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail as a condition of pretrial release from jail. The state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law, overturning a previous judge’s opinion. Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, writing for the majority, emphasized the law’s alignment with …
I was taken aback to learn that a drugstore clerk in Times Square had fatally stabbed an alleged shoplifter. What surprised me even more was that the incident occurred at the CVS on Broadway and 49th Street, and not at the Duane Reade on Broadway and 50th Street. This particular stretch of Broadway, along with …
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 …
Albany lawmakers concluded their duties for the year on Wednesday, and it appears that New Yorkers may experience a decrease in safety compared to the beginning of the year. Although the impact may not be drastic, the damage was done four years ago when progressive Democrats took control of Albany and attempted to weaken New …
New York state continues its relentless attack on law-abiding citizens. The Assembly is returning to Albany for a brief special session, with the intention of passing a Senate-approved bill that would make it significantly easier for criminals to overturn their convictions. This bill applies even in cases where previous attempts to vacate the conviction were …