HTML tags are kept as-is. Here’s an ironic coincidence. Almost simultaneously, a deranged individual was attacking people with a board near the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday, while Governor Kathy Hochul declared it to be Pretrial Probation and Parole Supervision Week in the Empire State. This decision seems like a good move on the surface since …
Public-sector unions, like the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), are notorious for using their political clout to further their own interests under the guise of advocating for the public good. The UFT, faced with a decline in enrollment in Department of Education (DOE) schools, found itself in a predicament. With fewer students, the union’s membership …
New York judges have recently given Democrats the opportunity to engage in gerrymandering once again, creating a sense of outrage. It will be up to the state Court of Appeals to reverse this ruling, but there are concerns that they may simply act as a rubber stamp for the state Senate Democrats. However, it is …
The state of public housing in New York City has been revealed to be even worse than initially believed. The estimated cost of $40 billion in 2017 for necessary repairs to roofs, pipes, and boilers in aging projects has now skyrocketed to $78 billion. Unfortunately, a state plan designed to provide funding has made little …
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 …
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 …
Developer ASTM North America made headlines on Wednesday when it unveiled its innovative and ambitious $6 billion proposal to transform Penn Station. While the plan has faced some criticism for potentially benefiting Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan, it offers a compelling alternative to the state’s $7 billion rehabilitation plan. This week, Governor Kathy Hochul …
The introduction of congestion pricing in Manhattan is being hailed as a plan to reduce traffic, but in reality, it is yet another blow to the city. While thousands of families have already left for safer and cleaner areas, charging people more to enter the city will discourage even more from coming. Governor Phil Murphy …