New York State Insider: STATEMENT FROM NYS CONSERVATIVE PARTY.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2024.

Statement on JD Vance as Trump Running Mate by New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar.

“President Trump has made a brilliant choice in selecting celebrated author, Marine Corps veteran, and U.S. Senator from Ohio J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential pick. Mr. Vance personifies the tens of millions of disaffected Americans, of all ethnicities and backgrounds, who could only watch as millions of well-paying manufacturing jobs vanished from our nation in recent decades. In selecting Mr. Vance as his vice presidential running mate, President Trump is sending an unmistakable message to the voting public: America comes first.

“The Conservative Party looks forward to campaigning with President Trump and Senator Vance throughout New York, a state now in play. It’s full steam ahead ‘til Election Day.”

New York State Insider: New York State Conservative Party: Statement on Trump Assasination Attempt.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2024.

 

Statement on Assasination Attempt on President Donald J. Trump by New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar.

 

“The assassination attempt on President Trump is a shocking development and should serve as a national wakeup call against the hatred consuming our country. We are relieved to learn that President Trump is now safe, and encouraged by his iconic fist pump while leaving the Pennsylvania stage. We congratulate law enforcement on their quick action in taking down a shooter, and are fully confident that a meticulous investigation will take place. We express our deepest sympathies to other innocent parties reportedly shot at the event.

 

“The vitriol in this country must be toned down. This is not who we are as a nation.”

 

New York State Insider: Prop 1: Statement From Coalition To Protect Kids-NY On Controversial Prop One Initiative Returning to Ballot.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement From Coalition To Protect Kids-NY On Controversial Prop One Initiative Returning to Ballot.

 

July 11, 2024

 

“The nonpartisan Coalition to Protect Kids - NY is disappointed, but not surprised, that the controversial ‘Equal Rights Amendment’ initiative will, indeed, appear on the November ballot as Prop One.

 

“Proposition One is a dangerously worded proposal that could establish the permanent right of biological males to compete on girls and womens sports teams, threatening athletic scholarships for young women and taking away precious playing time. Sixty-six percent (66%) of New Yorkers recently surveyed by the Siena College Research Institute said they oppose biological males competing on girls and womens sports teams in New York State.

 

“Prop One could also prevent parents from knowing, or having a say, if a child is transitioning genders in school, at a time when European nations and many U.S. States are banning underage transgender surgeries because of the harm they have caused  young people. The carelessly worded ballot issue that would amend New York’s Constitution also includes language surrounding age that could threaten sensible age restrictions for young people — laws on smoking for example — and senior housing facilities that require residents to be 55 or older. 

 

“Our strictly nonpartisan coalition is fully supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. That includes protecting young people from making permanent, and potentially tragic, life decisions without the input of their guardians.” - Ayesha Kreutz, spokeswoman, Coalition to Protect Kids-NY

 

The Coalition to Protect Kids-NY is a nonpartisan ballot issue committee registered with the New York State Board of Elections. It is composed of New Yorkers from all walks of life dedicated to defeating the so-called Equal Rights Amendment to the New York State Constitution.

New York State Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Arena Calls on Harckham to Explain His Working Against Constituents.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ARENA: HARCKHAM NEEDS TO EXPLAIN WHY HE’S WORKING AGAINST THE WILL OF HIS CONSTITUENTS.

 

Hudson Valley - July 10…State Senator Pete Harckham just got caught doing it again: He led an effort in Albany to force the nation’s largest lithium battery facility into a quiet residential Westchester community — against the will of localities — and, then, when the invariable public outrage surfaced, he called for a “temporary moratorium” on the very project he championed, State Senate candidate Gina Arena today noted.

 

This is nothing new for Mr. Harckham, Ms. Arena charged. Mr. Harckham tried to erase local zoning laws in Westchester and Putnam communities near train stations two years ago. Under Mr. Harckham’s bill, multi-family buildings would have been erected as-of-right in quiet residential neighborhoods in Putnam and Westchester, threatening their resources, character, and traffic patterns. Extraordinary local blowback convinced Mr. Harckham to pull that measure, too. Mr. Harckham also threatened to cut all state school aid to public schools with sports mascots he deemed offensive. He withdrew his threat in the face of more public outrage.

 

“We have a state senator completely out of touch with the needs and desires of his constituents, and those voters deserve an explanation,” Ms. Arena said. “Mr. Harckham seems to think that political elites like him have carte blanche in Albany to experiment with pie-in-the-sky progressive policies that everyday New Yorkers reject. Whether it’s cashless bail, the congestion pricing tax, a complete Albany takeover of healthcare, or the sanctuary state policies that have attracted more than 200,000 mostly illegal migrants to New York in the past months, Mr. Harkham is directly working against the interests of the people he’s supposed to serve.”

 

Ms. Arena, a mother of eight and a life-long Westchester resident, said that her priorities in Albany will be the priorities of her neighbors.

 

“If Mr. Harckham spent time with his constituents rather than with elite progressives he’d understand what Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland families want: a lower cost of living, safer communities, excellent schools, and a lawful immigration system,” Ms. Arena continued. “Families are literally struggling to put food on the table, and all Mr. Harkham seems to care about is higher taxes, open borders, consequence free crimes, and never-ending virtue signaling. It’s time for him to go.”  

 

New York State Insider: STATEMENT FROM NYS CONSERVATIVE PARTY.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 9, 2024

 

Common Sense: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) by Chairman Gerard Kassar.

The New York State Conservative Party is amazed that most Democrat members of Congress are opposed to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which is expected to pass the Republican-led House of Representatives this week. The SAVE Act addresses the critical need to protect the integrity of our elections and ensure that only United States citizens are permitted to vote in federal elections. 

The SAVE Act addresses the disturbing trend of some municipalities allowing non-citizens to vote and sends a clear notice that this will not be tolerated. This trend raises significant concerns about the sanctity of our voter rolls and the integrity of our electoral process. The NYS Conservative party is proud that our ten member New York Congressional Delegation unanimously supports its passage. The SAVE Act takes decisive action to combat these concerns by requiring states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls whenever documentation or verified information is received indicating that a registrant is not a U.S. citizen. 

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has also highlighted a loophole in the National Voter Registration Act that does not require proof of citizenship during registration for federal elections. This loophole has led to instances of non-citizens being registered to vote with no repercussions. Federal law currently prohibits states from verifying citizenship status during registration for federal elections.

The President, Senate and House Democrats oppose the SAVE Act, citing this is another way to make it harder for people to vote; some democrats are even calling it a “non-issue”. Overwhelming, the majority of Americans consider election integrity as one of the major issues facing the American people. To no one's surprise, President Biden has already signaled the possibility of a Presidential veto if it is sent to his desk. 

The SAVE Act is a common sense step to shore up election integrity, and to partially combat the Democrat caused immigration crisis. It is imperative that our elections remain free from interference and that every vote cast is legitimate and legal. The question is, why are Democrats, and the President unanimously opposed?

New York State Insider: New York State Senator Pete Harckham 40th District: Elections 2024.

 

We need to show that New Yorkers will fight for women’s reproductive healthcare.

 

We need to show that New Yorkers want common-sense gun safety laws and real action on climate change.

 

We need to show that New Yorkers support full funding for education and tax cuts to help working families and seniors.

I am ready to keep fighting for Hudson Valley values in Albany!

 

Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

Pete

To Donate to his Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pete-harckham-for-ny-1

New York State Insider: STATEMENT FROM NYS CONSERVATIVE PARTY.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 1, 2024

 

Supreme Court Decision Affirms Presidential Immunity: Statement by New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar.

“The New York State Conservative Party concurs with today's 6-3 Supreme Court decision affirming a President's absolute immunity for core constitutional acts, presumptive immunity for official acts, and no immunity for unofficial acts. This is a major victory for former President Donald Trump. This landmark decision reinforces constitutional protections inherent in the office of the President and ensures that the actions taken in the pursuit of executive duties are safeguarded against legal prosecution and without fear of politically motivated prosecutions.

“Chief Justice John Roberts' majority opinion underscores a critical distinction: while no President is above the law, the execution of official presidential duties must not be hindered by legal challenges. This decision preserves the balance of powers envisioned by our Founding Fathers and protects the integrity of the Executive Branch. By recognizing absolute immunity and presumptive immunity for official acts, the Supreme Court has upheld a fundamental principle that goes beyond political affiliations and safeguards the office for future occupants.

“The New York State Conservative Party stands firmly behind President Trump and supports the Court's ruling as a victory for constitutional governance. We commend the Supreme Court for its clarity and commitment to upholding the Constitution, and we reaffirm our unwavering support for President Trump this November.”