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Trump Jr. leaves YouTube, joins alternative platform

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 3, 2021

Months after former President Donald Trump's Twitter account was deleted, Donald Jr decided it’s his turn to wage a battle against Big Tech by leaving YouTube and joining alternative platform Rumble.

Katko invites McMahon to discuss pandemic effects on health

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 24, 2021

J. Ryan McMahon II, county executive, Onondaga County, New York, at the request of U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, will be discussing the effects of the pandemic on mental health at a hearing on Wednesday.

No absolute solution to reopen schools safely but New York can be an example, Weingarten says

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 23, 2021

Although there is no absolute process on how to reopen schools safely, New York is an example of how it can be done, according to Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers.

Can state legislatures question Biden executive orders?

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 22, 2021

State legislatures can challenge the validity of President Joe Biden’s recent spate of executive orders and proclamations, a host of a conservative podcast says.

Molinaro: Criminal investigation and impeachment proceedings for Cuomo should start

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 17, 2021

New York Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to apologize for covering up for the high number of deaths related to COVID-19 in nursing homes.

Stefanik: Cuomo is the worst governor in America

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 17, 2021

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), seeks an immediate federal investigation into the state’s COVID-19 data handling following Melissa DeRosa’s admission of withholding information on nursing home deaths.

DeRosa admits withholding nursing home COVID-19 death toll

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 15, 2021

Melissa DeRosa, secretary to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, admitted to withholding the state’s nursing home COVID-19 death toll.

Reed ready to work with President Biden and his team, can commit to working in unity across the aisle

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 21, 2021

Pleased with the president’s message calling for unity, GOP Rep. Tom Reed (N.Y.) said that he was "proud" to be at the ceremony.

Cuomo cancels Thanksgiving plan following backlash

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 20, 2021

After receiving several reactions on his plans for Thanksgiving, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reversed his course.

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The 21st-century free speech suppression

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 18, 2021

Hanson questioned why some, like “the media, the publishing industry, a host of corporations and a growing number of campuses double down on censoring some free speech?”