The Exodus from New York, and How to Stop It Written by Dan Smith More and more New Yorkers are fleeing the state. Governor Andrew Cuomo and his Albany cronies are the cause. But there are solutions. Over the past ten years there’s been an alarming trend in New York. While most other states have […]
Reinventing the MTA: Improvement through Innovation
Governor Cuomo’s approval ratings have taken a dive this past year because of the many issues involving the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). With so many problems dogging this institution, it’s time for New Yorkers to demand a new approach to the transportation industry.
New York Cell Phone Taxes: “High” is an Understatement
Written by: Dan Smith Bloated New York government needs money. They use our mobile phone bills as a quiet way to support their own waste and corruption, while they hit us with the third-highest taxes in the U.S.—50% higher than average. We get little in return.
Gubernatorial candidate Larry Sharpe Responds to Governor Cuomo on Tax Reform Bill
Governor Cuomo, In your statement on Saturday, you criticized the Republican Tax and Jobs plan for double taxing the citizens of New York by limiting or eliminating the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, saying that New Yorkers are paying too much in taxes. I agree! New Yorkers are paying too much in taxes, it […]
The Reign of King Andrew
King Andrew, also known as Andrew Cuomo of Queens, is the current monarch of New York. King Andrew is known for spending lavishly, imposing high taxes, and dictating great regulatory burdens on local businesses.
The Price of Free College: How Excelsior Pushes Education Costs Ever Upward
It’s understandable why many people get enthusiastic over the idea of free college. In New York state, college students in 2016 graduated with an average $30,346 of loan debt, so undoubtedly the opportunity to avoid paying tuition out of pocket sounds like an attractive plan. But is “free” college, like the New York Excelsior Scholarship, really […]
Restoring Justice to the Criminal Justice System
Although we are currently living in the safest time in human history, it doesn’t always feel that way. With mainstream and social media feasting on fear, it seems like dangerous crimes are everywhere. What can we do to make us even safer? The goal should be to have as little violent crime as possible, while making […]
Innovation and Change in Education
Education is one of the most essential experiences we demand for ourselves and our children. Whether it is teaching manners, arithmetic, or how to succeed in life, we want the most outstanding education possible. The goal is the same for most people: personalized, accessible, and affordable schooling that leads to success in the workforce, and […]
What Is DACA and How Will It Change?
On September 5, 2017, President Donald J. Trump announced his plan to end DACA. What followed was a media storm of anger and frustration from one side, approval and praise from the other. However, for those who’ve relied on DACA to stay in the United States legally, it only created more uncertainty. Here’s what you […]
The Mismanagement of Industrial Development Agencies in NY
There are over 100 Industrial Development Agencies (IDA) in New York state. Their main purpose is to promote and assist with constructing or maintaining certain business facilities. Because of that assistance, IDAs supposedly help advance job opportunities throughout the state. They aim to make it easier for businesses to prosper and intend to create an […]