Congressman Jerry Nadler – The Gateway project in peril. White House denies deal made.

Congressman Jerry Nadler – Democrat – serves as the U.S. Representative for New York’s 10th congressional district mostly in Manhattan.  Representative Jerrold Nadler was named chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in November of 2017.  Prior to his election to Congress – Nadler served in the New York Legislature from 1977 to 1992.  Nadler is also a member of the House […]

Commissioner Daniel Nigro – Brutal cold increases fire calls

Commissioner Daniel Nigro was appointed Fire Commissioner in 2014.  He is the 33rd Fire Commissioner in the history of the City.  Commissioner Nigro is only the sixth individual to hold every rank in the Department in the agency’s history. Commissioner Nigro was appointed as a Firefighter on November 29 – 1969 – rising through the ranks to the top uniformed position as Chief of […]

State Senator Jeff Klein – Millionaires tax does not solve a million problems at MTA

State Senator Jeff Klein – a Democrat was first elected to the state senate in 2004.  He represents parts of Bronx and Westchester Counties. He currently serves as Senate Coalition Co-Leader and Leader of the Independent Democratic Conference – a conference which he co-founded in 2011.  In 2014 – Senator Klein was the prime sponsor of the New York SAFE Act – […]

Rabbi Arthur Schneier – Persecution of Christians and Jews

Rabbi Arthur Schneier – is an Austrian-American rabbi and international religious freedom and human rights activist.  The rabbi was recently confirmed a Papal Knighthood by Cardinal Timothy Dolan citing “the good works that he’s done” to promote religious freedom and international peace.  Rabbi Schneier has served for over 50 years as the Senior Rabbi of New York City’s Park East Synagogue. […]

Ed Cox – The GOP in good shape in New York

Ed Cox is the chairman of the New York Republican State Committee. He is the son-in-law of the 37th President of the United States Richard M. Nixon and 44th First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon.  Cox was named in Super Lawyers in the area of Securities & Corporate Finance.  He was elected chairman of the New York State Republican […]

Kathy Wylde – Tax bill better than it was, but still not good for New York

Kathryn Wylde is President and CEO of the nonprofit Partnership for New York City – the city’s leading business organization. Its mission is to work with government – labor – and the civic sector to build a stronger New York – with a focus on education – infrastructure and the economy. Prior to taking over the Partnership presidency in 2001 – […]

Dan Brownell – Regulate the heating oil business

Dan Brownell is the chairman of the Business Integrity Commission, the agency charged with keeping organized crime out of wholesale markets and private carting.  Brownell was a prosecutor with the Manhattan district attorney’s office.  Mr. Brownell, who has held a variety of investigatory positions at the city, state and federal level, was chief of the Rackets Bureau and deputy chief of […]

Ted Potrikus – Brick and mortar retail

Ted Potrikus is the President and CEO of the New York City Retail Council.  He oversees its government relations and member service offerings, as well as its business affairs. He joined the Retail Council in 1989 as director of public affairs and was promoted in 1996 to vice president. He was promoted in 2000 to senior vice president and director of […]

Commissioner Mark Peters – Public Housing and lead paint. False reports

Commissioner Mark Peters appointed DOI Commissioner by Mayor Bill de Blasio in January 2014.  As DOI Commissioner, Mr. Peters leads an agency with oversight of more than 300,000 City employees in 45-plus City agencies and dozens of Boards and Commissions, and includes the Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District, which monitors the […]

Congressman Peter King – New York got screwed in tax bill

Congressman Peter King – a Republican – is serving his twelfth term in the U.S. House of Representatives – last re-elected with 68.5% of the vote – – the highest margin of any Congressional candidate on Long Island.  Congressman King is a leading authority on terrorism and cybersecurity.  Congressman King is a member of the Homeland Security Committee and Chairman of the […]

Barry Slotnick – Senator Menendez should have never gone to trial

Barry Slotnick is a defense attorney among this country’s most celebrated.  Mr. Slotnick’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, civil litigation, disciplinary proceedings, high net-worth matrimonial matters and white collar defense.  He is a former Associate Appeals Agent for the Selective Service Commission and was Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York. He is also a past executive secretary […]

Rebecca Harary – Homeless not being addressed. Vote City Council November 7, 2017

Rebecca Harary is the Republican candidate for the for the open seat in the 4th City Council District on the East Side.  Ms. Harary is the Republican, Reform, Libertarian, Women’s Equality and the Stop de Blasio lines.  Ms. Harary identifies herself as a “Mike Bloomberg Republican.” An accomplished problem solver who transcends party labels, Rebecca has an excellent chance of capturing […]

Ed Mullins – The NYPD had text book response to terrorist act

Ed Mullins – President Sergeants Benevolent Association – has been a member of the New York City Police Department since January 1982. On July 1 – 2002 – he was elected President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association by an overwhelming majority of its members. As President of the SBA – one of New York City’s most visible labor unions – and one of the […]

Congressman Daniel Donovan – New York State tax deduction are not in new tax bill

Congressman Daniel Donovan served as the district attorney for Richmond County – New York (Staten Island).  Mr. Donovan is a Republican.  In 1989 Dan Donovan became an Assistant District Attorney in the office of Robert M. Morgenthau.  He served in with the office of the New York County District Attorney under Mr. Morgenthau until 1996. Later Donovan became Chief of Staff […]

Andrea Catsimatidis – The young leaders of today

Andrea Catsimatidis serves as the Chairwoman of the New York County Republican Party and as an executive at her family’s company, the Red Apple Group, with primary responsibilities in the real estate, investment, and insurance divisions. Ms. Catsimatidis graduated from New York University’s Stern School of Business with a B.S. in Business Management and double minors in Political Science and communications. During her years at […]

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman – Automatic rifle conversion kits illegal in New York

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is the 65th and current New York Attorney General a Democrat.  He was elected on November 2 – 2010. He is the highest ranking law enforcement officer for the State.  Before being elected Attorney General – Schneiderman previously represented the 31st District in the New York State Senate – the upper Westside of Manhattan.  Schneiderman is a former Chairman […]

Sakis Rouvas – Greece needs help

Sakis Rouvas is the leading Greek artist. From his first steps, established the image of a principal music icon gaining millions of fans & followers. After 21 top-selling CDs & DVDs released Globally, 45 awards in leading national & international Music Awards’, 10 multinational awards, 3 successful movies, 2 awe-inspiring theatrical plays, 3 top-rated TV Shows, numerous diachronic hits, pioneering, emblematic sold-out live […]

Former Congressman Vito Fossella – Amazon is coming to town

Former Congressman Vito Fossella, is a Republican who represented the state’s 13th Congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for six terms – from 1997 to 2009 serving as the lone Republican from New York City.  Before being elected to the House of Representatives – Mr. Fossella served in the New York City Council – representing Staten Island.  While […]

Rabbi Arthur Schneier – Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Arthur Schneier – is an Austrian-American rabbi and international religious freedom and human rights, activist.  The rabbi was recently confired a Papal Knighthood by Cardinal Timothy Dolan citing “the good works that he’s done” to promote religious freedom and international peace.  Rabbi Schneier has served for over 50 years as the Senior Rabbi of New York City’s Park East Synagogue. […]

Robert J. Strang – Struggling to stop illegal drugs. Program D.A.R.E. helps

Robert J. Strang CEO Investigative Management Group, honed his extensive government experience in fraud detection and prosecution into a unique investigative resource for the private sector. As CEO of Investigative Management Group, he is one of the world’s leading corporate investigative and security specialists serving major financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, large law firms and high-net-worth individuals and families.  Mr. Strang began […]

Arthur Piccolo – Someone defaced the Wall Street Bull

Arthur Piccolo is chairman of the Bowling Green Association and the co-founder of the Lower Manhattan Historical Society. He has been active in Lower Manhattan the area from City Hall south to the Battery since the 1980s promoting the past, present, and future of Lower Manhattan New York’s first community created as New Amsterdam in the 1600s. Arthur Piccolo is responsible […]

Arthur Piccolo – Someone defaced the the Wall Street Bull

Arthur Piccolo is chairman of the Bowling Green Association and the co-founder of the Lower Manhattan Historical Society. He has been active in Lower Manhattan the area from City Hall south to the Battery since the 1980s promoting the past, present, and future of Lower Manhattan New York’s first community created as New Amsterdam in the 1600s. Arthur Piccolo is responsible […]

Nanette Lepore – Save the NYC Garment district

Nanette Lepore is an American fashion designer based in New York City.  She attended New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology and graduated with a degree in design.  Nanette Lepore gained celebrity in the fashion world after she returned to California, opening a boutique store in Los Angeles and selling her outfits to clients in Europe and Asia. She also began […]

Bob Capano – Columbus Statue stays put! Vote Tuesday September 12, 2017

About Bob Capano Bob Capano is running for the 43rd Council district in Brooklyn, which will bevacant next year due to term limits on the incumbent. The district covers the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Bensonhurst. He is a staunch supporter of the NYPD and is considered to be the leading Republican candidate.  Bob is an experienced educator, professional […]

Chancellor Carmen Fariña – Back to school

About Carmen Fariña Chancellor Carmen Fariña is Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, the largest school district in the United States, serving 1.1 million students in over 1,800 schools. Over the past 50 years, she has worked in virtually every capacity, from teacher and principal to district superintendent and deputy chancellor, distinguishing herself as an innovative educator committed to […]

Angelo Vivolo – Statues of Columbus

About Angelo Vivolo Angelo Vivolo, is the president of the Columbus Citizens Foundation.  The Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian-American heritage and achievement. The Foundation, through a broad range of philanthropic and cultural activities, provides opportunities for advancement to deserving Italian-American students through various scholarship and grant programs. […]

Rebecca Harary – Shaking up the New York City Council

About Rebecca Harary Rebecca Harary is the Republican candidate for the for the open seat in the 4th City Council District on the East Side.  Ms. Harary is the Republican, Reform, Libertarian, Women’s Equality and the Stop de Blasio lines.  Ms. Harary identifies herself as a “Mike Bloomberg Republican.” An accomplished problem solver who transcends party labels, Rebecca has an excellent […]

Professor Jay Pasachoff – Huge Scientific Gain Seen from Solar Eclipse

About Jay Pasachoff Professor Jay Pasachoff is an American astronomer. Pasachoff is Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy at Williams College and the author of textbooks and trade books in astronomy, physics, mathematics, and other sciences. Pasachoff will be viewing his 66th solar eclipse, the most of anyone ever.  Pasachoff has carried out extensive scientific work at total solar eclipses, and has championed […]

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance – Jr. – Ten year old warrants be gone!

About Cyrus Vance Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance – Jr. – inaugurated as the District Attorney of New York County on January 2010. He overwhelmingly re-elected four years later.  District Attorney Vance enhanced the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as a national leader in criminal justice by expanding the offices’ expertise on an array of 21st-century crimes – including identity theft – cyber […]

Steven Malanga – Who has the $ to fix the subway?

About Steven Malanga Steven Malanga is City Journal’s senior editor and a Manhattan Institute senior  fellow. He writes about the intersection of urban economies – business communities – and public policy.  Malanga is considered an expert in analysis of public budgets and the implications of rising taxes and reduced services.  Before joining City Journal – Malanga was executive editor of Crain’s […]