Should a Foreign Company Control Utility Providers?
Should a Foreign Company Control One of New York’s Largest Utility Providers? New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) has powered homes and businesses for decades. But in recent years, it’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons—massive rate hikes,...
When Good Intentions Miss the Mark — Bill A00914
When Good Intentions Miss the Mark and Insults the Medical Professionals: A Closer Look at Bill A00914Now passed into law, A00914 requires the New York Department of Health to evaluate and recommend “best practices” for maternal and birthing care, aiming to ensure...
Assembly Bill A01475
Assembly Bill A01475 Governor Hochul signed into law A01475 that will now mandate that hospitals collect specific details about a patient’s potential disability needs. On its face it seems like a good idea but it comes with significant downsides. While it allows...
The Protection of Women & Girls in Sports Act
The Protection ofWomen & Girls in Sports ActAs of Feb 26th the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28) has passed the House and is now awaiting consideration in the Senate. This bill seeks to amend Title IX to ensure that women’s and girls’...
Giant Step to Stop Sexually Violent Predators
Giant Step to Stop Sexually Violent PredatorsH.R. 779, the Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act has been introduced by Representative Darrell Issa to increase safeguards against convicted sexual predators. A cornerstone of the bill is mandatory state reporting. States...
Dissection of Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address – Part 2
Dissection of Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address - Part 2 On page 16 Governor Hochul State of the State Address stated "Slash Middle-Class Taxes Up to Five Percent, Reaching 67-Year Lows The dollar doesn’t stretch as far as it used to, which is why Governor...
The Threat – Mandatory Modifications for Vintage Cars
A Threat to History on Wheels: Why Mandatory Modifications to Vintage Cars Could Be DevastatingImagine the polished chrome of a 1940s Ford Deluxe, the stunning curves of a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, or the quirky charm of a Volkswagen Type 2 camper, famous for its...
President Trump’s Strategy to Strengthen New York
Defunding Sanctuary Jurisdictions: President Trump’s Strategy to Strengthen New York President Donald Trump’s recent push to defund sanctuary jurisdictions is a decisive move that could reshape New York State’s financial and public safety landscape. By ordering a...
NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT
NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT IN NYS OR NOT! By: John M Kunzman, Sr., Broome County, New YorkI’d like to preface this article by stating that I got involved over a decade ago in the natural gas exploration discussion as a leader of a coalition of landowners that had...
Trump’s Federal EV Rollbacks
Trump’s Federal EV Rollbacks: What Could It Mean for New York State?President Donald Trump’s recent decision to roll back federal electric vehicle (EV) mandates has reignited debates over federal versus state authority. For states like New York, which have pursued...
Deportation Policies for New York State
Potential Benefits of Enhanced Deportation Policies for New York StateAccording to NY Daily NewsPresident Donald Trump's recent initiatives to intensify the deportation of undocumented immigrants may offer significant advantages for New York State, particularly in...
Shameful Remark
Shameful Quote In June 2024, during a debate on horseshoe crabs, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams made an unexpected and striking comment: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rarely ever get up to speak.” With these words, the Democrat from Brooklyn, in office since 2016,...