The Concern: A recent poll reveals that 53% of New Yorkers are dissatisfied with the current direction of the state, with 40% even contemplating leaving. It’s clear that over half of the population believes that New York is heading in the wrong direction, earning it the not-so-flattering nickname “New Yuck State.” This is a result …
Eric Adams is attempting to deceive the public into believing that New York City is thriving. However, we are not naive and can see through his rose-colored glasses. At a recent event, Adams boasted that the city is not only coming back, but it’s back back. It seems that he is more focused on public …
As civic leaders of New York joined the chorus of Democratic politicians criticizing the federal government’s lack of assistance during the migrant crisis, the Biden administration added insult to injury. In letters addressed to Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas displayed an astonishing level of arrogance by offering no …
The Challenge: Inadequate response from the city and state to the influx of migrants in New York City. It is quite amusing that Mayor Adams refers to the situation in New York City as a “crisis” (“Hizzoner demands state bailout for asylum crush,” Aug. 24). Well, Mr. Mayor, this crisis is of your own making. …
New York City and state have been witnessing a significant exodus of wealthy and middle-class families for years, while simultaneously experiencing an influx of over 100,000 illegal immigrants claiming asylum. These contrasting trends highlight a rapid shift in the city’s population and tax base, as well as an alarming decline in public safety and order. …
In the serene and tree-lined JCCA campus in Mount Pleasant, NY, an alarming increase in violence has been observed. Ronald Richter, the executive director of JCCA, has noticed a significant rise in the repair bill for broken windows, indicating the level of emotional disturbance among the foster kids in their care. The JCCA is a …
Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent statement blaming the Biden administration’s border policies for New York’s migrant crisis raises some concerns. While it shows a glimmer of hope that she might be acknowledging the problem, her endorsement of New York’s “right-to-shelter” policy, which is both impractical and costly, is a major mistake. This policy essentially guarantees assistance …
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 Issue: The State’s Use of Randall’s Island and Floyd Bennett Field to House Migrants How can Governor Hochul and her associates justify extracting $20 million per month from taxpayers’ pockets for the “complex” on Randall’s Island? Where are the checks and balances in this situation? When will this exploitation of taxpayers come to an …
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams share a common opposition to progressive ideologies despite their different styles and conflicts. Recent correspondence between their offices highlighted this divide. City Hall sent a letter to the state, emphasizing the urgent assistance needed to address the migrant crisis and urging the state to cover two-thirds of the …