The Mayor has a quick turn around on his controversial proposal to curb drinking.

Looks like the honeymoon is over between Governor Cuomo and Speaker Silver. The NY Post Editorial page is not a fan of AQE and neither are we. More on the simmering story from NY1.

Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch supports fingerprinting of food stamp recipients, as we do, in an effort to reduce fraud. More on fingerprinting from Russell Sykes.

The headline says Agency Cuts, but the article says spending continues. Note in the article, it states the request was made, but it is not a hard order.

The Triborough Amendment may not be eliminated this year according to this article, but it has a lot of organizations, including the Conservative Party, that support its repeal.

Seriously, would anyone expect the Justice Department to say otherwise? Just because DOJ says the Cordray appointment was constitutional, doesn't make to so. The Washington Examiner thinks differently and so does Bruce Ackerman (certainly not known as a Constitutionalist).

Please say this isn't so....Solandra seeking to pay bonuses.

Those seeking first time unemployment benefits up again.

The fact that the US Supreme Court decision is unanimous speaks volumes! Note the far reaching effects had the decision gone the other way.

The Free Market works.

Latest report from Cornell University disputes previous climate impact caused by hydrofracking.

Texas hands right-to-lifers a victory, what is New York waiting for?

Governor Andrew Cuomo makes a point when he says the Assembly puts the Teacher's Union before the students.

An awful elex fix!

Does Mayor Bloomberg think he is the only person in NYC capable to make decisions for everyone? The Mayor is out of control with his absolute need to control what people do. He is so busy trying to control every aspect of our lives that he lost control of what a Mayor should be doing, balancing budgets, being prepared for disasters and certainly NOT putting his mismanagement on the backs of future generations. New Yorker's should be able to recall seriously flawed leaders!

E. J. McMahon writes about the Trouble with Triborough.

Wednesday's with Walter E. Williams.

The Heritage foundation has another article on Obama's Arrogant Authoritarianism. Congressman Alan West says GOP must stop Obama's Imperial Presidency, both are on the right track as a new poll shows that American's, by a 2-1 margin, fear Obama's re-election. We say with good reason, for the 39th consecutive month America ran in red. With policies like this, the Administration will continue to destroy America's economy.

Will Texas' redistricting affect New York's?

Pennsylvania and abortion clinics, isn't it time for New York to do the same?

The NY Post Editorial is right to continue to scrutinize NYC Comptroller Liu.

We have called for this in our legislative platform for many years.

You still have time to help hydrofracking get started in New York.

Great article by William McGurn hope Mr. Stephanopoulos' reads it.

Tuesday's with Thomas Sowell.

The comment period ends on Wednesday, and so far the comments are 10 - 1 against putting people to work. Hydrofracking is needed in NYS, residents need the jobs. Contact the DEC (Dept of Environmental Conservation) and let them know we need jobs!

The Heritage Foundation on education, and how one couple took on the EPA and ended up in the Supreme Court.

In case you are wondering what group gets the most Obamacare waivers, the answer is here.

Obama believes federal employees need a raise. We don't have a problem with people getting a raise, but with the deficit at record highs and we are borrowing from China {while giving them financial aid} to pay our bills, is now the time to consider raises?

How Regulations Work: Ready, Fire, Aim!

Somebody please show me where in the US Constitution it say taxpayers have to supply broadband access to low income families?

Abandoning Ship.

The NY Post Editorial hits the nail on the head, while political satirist Frank J. Fleming uses humor on a very serious subject.

Condolences to Tony Blankley's family.

Congratulations to Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan.

Weekly Wrap-Up

Who does President Obama think he is?

After his unprecedented power grab this week, the Washington Examiner has an idea, noting that the President’s end-run around the Constitution is “the same sort of fundamental disrespect for the rule of law that is routinely practiced by tinhorn dictators like Hugo Chavez.”

In Human Events, we learn that as far as the Senate concerns, this means war.

Who do you think President Obama is – a legitimate leader? A South American-style dictator? Vote today in our new Weekly Poll.

Speaking of war – well, let’s not, because the Obama Administration is completely undermining America’s ability to defend ourselves.

The Washington Times has the story on Obama’s gutting of America’s defense capabilities...

... as well as a take on why these cuts are disastrous for America.

And here’s more analysis of Obama’s dangerous defense cuts.

On the primary front – Charles Krauthammer sees Rick Santorum as perhaps the first worthy challenger to be faced by Mitt Romney.

In the Weekly Standard, Fred Barnes explains how “It’s the Media’s Republican Primary.”

Oh, and who does Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand think she is – a lawmaker, or a jet-setting socialite? She’s off to Europe to rake in some more campaign cash. Must be nice.

Have a great weekend.

The Heritage Foundation on Obama's Tyrannical Abuse of Power. This is a must read article on Obama's "utter disregard" of our U.S. Constitution. More on Obama's appointment from the NY Times, the Washington Times , Human Events the Wall Street Journal, The Hill and the NY Post. The arrogance of making this appointment will certainly become a key issue this year since the language of the bill is quite specific and many in Congress would be happy if the Dodd-Frank Bill was repealed.

Cordray was not the only recess appointment made by Obama.

AG Eric Holder back in the news regarding Fast and Furious.

Mr. President: Listen to him!

Governor Andrew Cuomo gave his State of the State yesterday and as expected outlined his support for casino gambling in New York State. The Daily News ran this article and it really is an apropos piece.

E. J. McMahon comments on the convention center proposal.

The New York Post Editorial has an honest assessment of the Governor's State of the State and raises the right concerns and all New Yorkers should seriously consider the issues raised in the editorial instead of the rhetoric used by the Governor.

Trouble in paradise?

We're Back! Happy New Year to all

The Administration dropped some news over the past week when most people were focused on family and the Holidays. Obama to ask for debt limit hike, again. A few other items to be aware of, according to the Heritage Foundation, the Justice Department condones perjury, again,
and AG Eric Holder does not like voter ID laws.

In NYC Bill de Blassio wants to stifle job creation.

But this is a new year and the Heritage Foundation and Human Events give us a preview of the coming year. The Heritage Foundation even has 2012 resolutions for Conservatives.

Senator Harry Reid should make a resolution to stick to the truth.

President Obama must remember there is a paper trail now for voters to judge him on.

And Governor Andrew Cuomo has to learn that people will not trust him if he continues to break his promises to constituents. Some good advice in today NY Post Editorial for the Governor.

True to form, Columbia University is offering class credit for the "occupiers", what next? Class credit for misdemeanor convictions? Look what the 'occupiers" are doing now. I really wish someone would explain to me the reason why they don't put their energy into positive actions? Jut think of what they have cost the taxpayers of our great Nation, money taken from the very programs they support. Really, really dumb on their part.

Hydrofracking is the future!

From Maggie Haberman: 5 Things to Watch in Iowa