I have noticed in recent months, particularly since the end of the pandemic, that what people now consider proper business attire is in a state of flux. Many employers have replaced the required blue, or gray business suit, conservative tie, and white dress shirt, (heavy on the starch please), ...

Benedict Arnold betrayed his country. But before he did, he helped to save it. Twice. Prior to explaining how, some necessary background information. Our War for Independence was long and difficult with numerous battles (e.g. Saratoga) and circumstances (e.g. France’s entry) proving ...

I read recently where a group was removing the name “Audubon” from its organization because somewhere, in the past, John James Audubon had owned slaves. Does that mean that his name should forever be removed from the annals of natural history and ornithology? If so, then shouldn’t the ...

Drug overdose deaths in America have continued at record levels. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate a 5.4% increase in deaths in New York State during the 12-month period ending January 2023 compared to the previous 12-month period. Several other ...

Imagine that the only road connecting two interstate highways is a two-lane road, part of it engineered in the 1920s, with miles and miles of it posted at 35, 45, or 50 miles per hour, with stop lights, and with no turn lanes at intersecting roads, forcing traffic to come to a halt for one car ...

As I meet with constituents across New York’s 23rd Congressional District, it’s clear that our border security is a significant concern for many, especially now that the Left’s new solution is converting schools into housing for illegal immigrants. The communities I represent in ...