President Obama did a better job in border protection!
The number does not include apprehension from the northern border and at airports and other locations within the United States.
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”)…
Hypocrisy: Senator Liu’s Residency Bill against Santos
State Senator John Liu introduced Senate Bill 5884 on March 21, 2023 against State Assemblyman Lester Chang. Yet he is touting it against ex-Congressman George Santos on December 8, 2023.…
NYT: More restrictive gun regulations does not necessarily reduce violent crimes!
Perception and reality American gun violence can feel like an unsolvable problem, with every mass shooting, like last week’s killings in Maine, affirming that the situation is getting worse. But…
Governor Hochul’s Solution to the Canabis Debacle: Anyone can apply for a license!
What?!!! Even that, the application process closes on December 4. Governor Hochul’s decision was a response to an existing lawsuit. The problem is illegal use, unregulated product, lack of enforcement…
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…
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…
Real estate tax reform: All talk, no action.
City Comptroller Brad Lander is collecting an email list. There is no plan of action. If you are a senior earning no more than $58,399, your property tax could be…
Senate S1163A Slavery Reparation
The bill passed the Senate and Assembly on June 8, 2023, and is awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature or veto on or before December 31, 2023. Senate sponsor James Sanders of…