The Assembly Minority Conference has taken a strong stand urging Gov. Cuomo to allow repair and construction activities on local roads and bridges to resume. “Getting local crews up and running would address mounting infrastructure issues, help stimulate economies across the state and get thousands of men and women back to work,” the minority conference wrote. “As regions of the state begin the long-awaited opening of their … [Read more...]

State Senator George Borrello expressed grave concern that recent legislation will cause voting fraud and question the integrity of our election system.  Recent legislation removes the requirement for the voter to provide his signature. “The right to vote is the most fundamental right in our democracy. Yet, this legislation would undermine trust in the integrity of our election process by expanding the potential for voter fraud,” the Senator … [Read more...]

President Donald Trump called upon state governors to re-open places of worship on Memorial Day weekend. Describing churches and other houses of worship as “essential,” the President said, “‘In America, we need more prayer, not less.’” Rev. Jason J. McGuire, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms (NYCF), made the following remarks: “New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms joins President Donald Trump in calling upon … [Read more...]

  All voters eligible to participate in the June 23 elections have been mailed an absentee ballot application with return paid postage.   For voters concerned about exposure to COVID-19 they should select “temporary illness or physical disability” as the reason for requesting the absentee ballot. Your completed absentee ballot application must be returned must be received by the local board of elections postmarked no later than June … [Read more...]