General Election Ballot 2024

Danniel Maio has faith in the voters, but not in the system. When I was knocked off the Republican line in May, I returned money back to contributors. Campaigning needs money, but I prefer to earn respect and votes. I filed petitions for four third-party lines: We The People, Secure Border, Common Sense and Truth. … Read more

Congestion Pricing: on, off, on…

Governor Kathy Hochul has “paused” Congestion Pricing on June 5th, and will restart it after the November elections. How did a $1 billion annual revenue projection went up to a $16.5 billion MTA capital budget cut? The Project purpose is to reduce traffic congestion in the Manhattan CBD in a manner that willgenerate revenue for … Read more

Hypocrisy: Clarence Thomas v. Joseph Biden

Texas businessman Harlan Crow has no business before the Supreme Court, yet Justice Thomas is been grilled. President Biden wants to “reform” the Supreme Court. Pro Publica won a Pulitzer for its reporting. Yet President Biden is getting free perks from people he appointed.

Senator Addabbo objected DEM and REP challengers

At the New York City Board of Elections Commissioners Hearing Tuesday, April 23, Senator Addabbo had his attorneys challenging the petitions of Albert Baldeo and Danniel Maio. I believe in choice. I did not challenge Senator Addabbo’s petition. Senator Addabbo has even filed court papers against Albert Baldeo and Danniel Maio just in case he … Read more

Leave it Blank voting April 2: Working Families Party

Working Families Party is asking voters to leave ballot blank. New York should adopt a “none of the above” or “uncommitted” box, including “write-in” for primary ballots. Currently, if a blank ballot is inserted, the voting machine will spit it back out. Even the State Board of Elections does not track blank votes. One has … Read more

Independent Redistricting Commission’s Statement on redoing the State’s Congressional lines

December 15, 2023 STATEMENT OF NEW YORK INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION CHAIR JENKINS AND COMMISSIONERS COLLADO, CUEVAS-MOLINA, FLATEAU, AND FRAZIER ON COURT OF APPEALS DECISION  New York Independent Redistricting Commission (“IRC”) Chair Ken Jenkins, and Commissioners Yovan Collado, Ivelisse Cuevas-Molina, John Flateau, and Elaine Frazier, welcome the Court of Appeals’ decision holding that “the people of … Read more

Those in power write the law. Elections

Democrats run New York City and New York State. Is that good for democracy? I recommend 1. Open Elections (anyone can vote in a primary); 2. Recall (citizens can petition for a new election); 3. Redistricting be done truly independently without politicians involved; 4. To avoid fraud, voter can freeze absentee ballot request; 5. Voter … Read more

Congrat to Sam Berger for winning the Special Election!

Wait! Election Day September 12 was less than two days ago, and the result has not been certified (September 26). Yet, he is already a member of the New York State Assembly according to its website? New York State Assembly should at least wait until the result is certified before posting Assemblyman-elect Berger on its … Read more