Hochul advocates for a new tax on ZYN and nicotine products in New York, but critics are upset.
Tax Proposal on Nicotine Products Sparks Controversy in New York New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul is advancing a plan to impose a tax on ZYN pouches, along with other nicotine products, at the same rate as cigarettes. This move has ignited criticism from various quarters, who argue that it undermines a potentially less harmful alternative […]
New York City retiree given prison time for acting in self-defense
Journalist Savana Hernandez highlights a troubling incident from New York City involving a man sentenced to four years in prison for defending himself. “I just witnessed the sentencing of Charles Fehner, a 67-year-old retiree who received a four-year prison term after an encounter with a 15-time career criminal,” she shared. “For those unfamiliar with Charles’ […]
Christians achieve a significant victory as New York backs down from requiring nuns and churches to pay for abortion following a major Supreme Court decision.
New York State Abandons Abortion Funding Mandate for Christian Organizations For nearly ten years, Christian groups have been pushing back against New York state’s requirement to fund abortions. They achieved a significant victory recently, spurred by a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in June. Back in January 2017, then-Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New […]
Hochul’s historic $260 billion budget plan for New York relies on a strong stock market and the Zyn tax.
New York’s Budget Plans So, here’s the big question: how will New York fund its hefty $260 billion budget without hiking taxes? Governor Kathy Hochul recently laid out her strategy, banking on unexpected Wall Street bonuses to fill the gap. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, introduced alongside Hochul’s speech in Albany, is leaning […]
GameStop is shutting down approximately 30 stores in New York as part of a broader reduction.
GameStop to Close Locations in New York GameStop has revealed plans to shut down around 30 locations in New York as part of a larger initiative that will see over 470 stores closed nationwide by the end of the month. This closure affects various areas across New York State, from New York City and Long […]
Hochul’s proposed $260 billion New York State budget at a record level does not raise taxes for the time being.
Hochul’s State Budget Proposal Won’t Include Income Tax Increases ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul is moving forward with her $260 billion state budget proposal without planning to increase income taxes, according to sources familiar with her plans. The proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year surpasses last year’s $252 billion plan and is expected to […]
New York Governor Candidate Bruce Blakeman Criticizes Democrat Kathy Hochul for Issuing Truck Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman is criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul for allegedly endangering New Yorkers by issuing commercial truck driver’s licenses (CDLs) to undocumented immigrants. Blakeman claimed that nearly half of the CDLs distributed by Hochul were given to individuals who are undocumented, some of whom reportedly lack basic English literacy skills, according to reports. The […]
House Republicans seek to broaden fraud investigations to California and New York
Investigation into Minnesota Fraud Could Extend to Other States There’s an ongoing investigation into potential fraud affecting Minnesota’s social welfare programs, and it might soon reach other Democratic-leaning states if House Republicans have their way. As Congress and federal officials criticize Governor Tim Walz’s administration, several Republican lawmakers have expressed a desire to broaden the […]
Kathy Hochul promises to take action against illegal flavored vapes as New York sees a surge of unreliable products.
New York Governor Takes Aim at Illegal Flavored E-Cigarettes Governor Kathy Hochul has committed to addressing the issue of illegal flavored e-cigarettes that are prevalent in New York by establishing a registry of legal products to support law enforcement efforts. Even though flavored e-cigarettes are banned in the state and haven’t been approved by the […]
NYC socialists rallying a 4,000-strong group of anti-ICE activists to implement Minnesota strategies in New York City
Socialists Mobilize Against ICE in NYC In New York City, a coalition of socialists is establishing a “rapid response” network aimed at countering a likely intensified federal crackdown on illegal immigration. This initiative boasts over 4,000 anti-ICE activists ready to disrupt such efforts. During a recent meeting of the Immigrant Justice Working Group, held at […]