On June 10, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the appointment of 24 individuals to key judicial roles throughout New York State, including 17 to the Court of Claims, 5 as Acting Supreme Court Justices, and 2 as Family Court Judges. The appointees come from diverse legal backgrounds, including public service, academia, and private practice, and…
Federal Authority and State/Local Discretion Federal law establishes that immigration enforcement is primarily a federal responsibility. The Supreme Court and lower courts have repeatedly affirmed that the federal government cannot compel state or local officials to enforce federal immigration laws, a principle rooted in the Tenth Amendment’s “anti-commandeering” doctrine125. This means that while states and…
On June 8, 2025, President Donald J. Trump delivered a Pentecost message from the White House, joining Christians across the nation in celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. Emphasizing the spiritual courage of the Apostles and the enduring power of the Gospel, President Trump highlighted his administration’s commitment…
President Trump’s America First economic strategy is driving robust U.S. economic performance, with the private sector adding 139,000 jobs in May 2025 — all filled by native-born American workers. Key industries such as leisure, hospitality, transportation, and construction are expanding steadily, and wages are rising at nearly 4% annually. Real disposable income is growing at…
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today cut the ribbon on a newly-revitalized portion of “The Arches” — the public space on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge adjacent to City Hall that is named for the 53 adjacent arches under the Brooklyn Bridge — and announced $50 million in additional funding to…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a major statewide affordability and resilience initiative aimed at mitigating the growing public health risks of extreme heat. Central to the plan is the Essential Plan Cooling Program, which will provide free air conditioners to eligible residents, alongside expanded access to cooling centers and support for heat-resilient infrastructure across schools,…
