State Public Campaign Finance Program
Albany Democrats voted for it in 2020. Now that it started, the same Albany Democrats wants to delay it. Meaning, they want the formula changed to keep old habits. Definition of hypocricy?
Election
Seven Factions of NYC Politics by Michael Lange
It’s too bad the Republican faction is given an honorable mention, but the article overall is fairly informative and comprehensive.
Democrat Senators planned to oust Hochul’s top judge pick, Hector LaSalle, since the beginning!
December 22, 2022. Hon. Hector LaSalle nominated to be Chief Judge by Governor Hochul. January 4, 2023. Judiciary Committee was enlarged from 15 to 19 by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers). 19 members of the State Senate Judiciary Committee. January 18, 2023. 10 voted no; 9 voted yes. LaSalle received the support of all … Read more
Albany’s Senate passed changes to election laws
The picture looks nice. The wording sounds good. Until you read the legislation itself… One example: S616 allowing allows snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to be given to voters waiting in line at the polls by Senator Zellnor Myrie. It’s already allowed! He changed the law increasing the value to more than $1. except any such … Read more
Laws effective January 1, 2023
It is never easy for a voter nor any expert to find out easily what our politicians are up to. We need commitment from someone inside to answer basic questions. Even a simple question as to laws effective starting today, nothing could be found on legislative and good government website. State Gothamist NY1 Business Journal
“Independence” or “Independent” Party is no longer allowed in New York State
The law takes effect January 1, 2023.
Santos was wrong; but government’s wrongs are $$$billion times worse without the same media attention! Why?
Congressman-elect George Anthony Devoldor-Santos lied. Media pounced and piled more on. Meanwhile, the everyday theft and lies coming from our other elected officials gets little or no attention. Vax cards, lost equipments… at City’s public hospitals… $80 Billion+ Paycheck Protection Program fraud… $11 Billion+ Unemployment Insurance lost in New York (near 30% fraud; 18% improper … Read more
Albany just voted themselves a $32K pay raise!
Between 2021 and 2022, New York State has the highest loss of population by total number of people and by percentage decrease. Yet, State legislature voted themselves a pay raise!!! No strings attached! It was $79,500 in 2018. Raised to $110,000 in 2019. Yes, New York legislator pay will double by 2025. Salary of US … Read more
Republican is “a threat to democracy”?
What does it mean? It was a popular 2022 election catch phrase, and the voters generally don’t have a clear understanding as to why it was used. The Atlantic explains that it refers to the Congressional deniers of Trump’s 2020 election. Further reinforced by Ed Kilgore of the New York magazine.