Southeast NY Republicans

If you are interested in getting involved in Local Town Government, consider applying for a seat on the Town of Southeast Planning Board. An ideal candidate will have an interest in planning with a background in construction, building and or landscaping. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume to Michele Stancati, Town Clerk, at [email protected] on or before the close of business on March 1, 2021.

Happy Birthday to America’s First President George Washington! Not only a founding father of our nation who led America through the Revolutionary War, President Washington understood the necessity of Term Limits! Leaving the Presidency after serving two terms. If only Congress could follow the example set by President Washington over 220 years ago. #TermLimits

On a scale of 1 to 10, how ridiculous is this tweet from Chris Cuomo?

"Cuomo’s so-called budget address was a joke. It was exactly like everything else he does--a political performance with no substance or details." Chairman Nick Langworthy Read the full statement on Cuomo's budget address here: https://nygop.org/statement-from-nygop-chairman-nick-langw/

This is unreal, unbecoming, and completely unacceptable. I remember when the Governor called federal law enforcement officers thugs during his ‘18 gubernatori...al Dem. Primary debate. Governor, you’re the thug. Assemblymember Ron Kim lost a family member. He has no reason to lie. He, like many of us, has simply been seeking the truth for thousands of grieving families. Based on Cuomo’s actions and his demonstrated willingness to be dishonest with the legislature and the public, I believe Ron Kim over Cuomo no question. https://www.cnn.com//politics/cuomo-ron-kim-nur/index.html

In the next few weeks the Southeast Republican Committee will interview and endorse candidates for the 2021 Elections! If you have any questions or interest in the process please private message us or email us at [email protected]

My segment from this morning on Bernie and Sid in the Morning https://wabcradio.com//assemblyman-byrne-revoking-cuomos-/

Some of my thoughts on Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2021 State of the State address.

If you're interested in joining the next Putnam County Republican Womens' Club Zoom meeting on Thursday, February 18 at 7pm, please email me at [email protected] for the Zoom link. Here is the meeting agenda. We plan to focus on 2A issues. Hope to see you there. MEETING AGENDA: 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Member Introductions 3. Treasurer’s Update - Anita Albano... 4. Discuss Officer Elections - Carla Lucchino 5. Evaluate Public Service Projects for 2021 a. Teach high school students to shoot - Marilyn Miller b. Volunteer at the Putnam County Hospital - Heather Zito c. Continue to partner with the PCFOA to provide monthly info packets to Putnam high schools - Carla Lucchino d. Work with local high schools to paint storefront windows (Deferred to 2022) - Judy Challis e. After primary elections on June 22, help Republican candidates to get elected - Carla Lucchino 6. Shooting Lessons and 2A Topics: a. Whortlekill Rod & Gun Club Ladies Nights, Hopewell Junction - Kenn Sapeta, Instructor b. Paladin Center Shooting Range, Carmel - Marilyn Miller, Instructor c. Firearms Policy Org Opposing NY HR5717/SR3254 Gun Violence Prevention & Community Safety Act of 2020" - Kathy Zebzda 7. Save The Date Reminder, NYS Federation of Republican Women’s Annual Conference is Saturday, May 1, via Zoom 8. New Business/Comments 9. Adjourn See more

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you to all the brave men and women who put their life on the line to keep our community safe. Back the Blue!!

Rest In Peace Officer Sicknick

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*** A416 *** Over the past several days, I've received a significant spike in inquiries related to a proposed piece of legislation (A416) by Assemblyman Perry o...f Brooklyn (58AD). Thousands of bad bills are introduced every session that go nowhere so I don't always provide detailed statements on every piece of proposed legislation. That said the heightened level of interest in this particular proposal certainly merits a more thorough statement to clarify the legislative process and where Mr. Perry's bill A416 presently stands. First, let me make it clear I am unequivocally opposed to this draconian proposal which would further empower the Governor with tyrannical powers that would violate many of our basic Constitutional rights by forcing the detention of individuals who are suspected to be carriers of a contagious disease. Secondly, some reports and posts on social media have suggested this is a new bill. It is not. It's an old proposal that was reintroduced by Mr. Perry. At the beginning of every new legislative session, legislators who want to resubmit old legislation are required to do so in order to obtain a new bill number. That is what recently occurred and why A416 is no longer A99 (previous bill number for 2019/2020 legislative session). The bill still does not have a same-as bill in the Senate which would be required for it to actually become law. Thirdly, some posts and inquiries have suggested A416 is somehow scheduled for a vote this week. This is false. As of today, our next Health Committee meeting has not been scheduled and agendas are not yet set. Every bill that is introduced is referred to the most appropriate committee as part of the legislative process. It does not mean it is necessarily scheduled for a vote. Each year this particular proposal was introduced it was referred to the Health Committee, but has never been placed on a committee agenda and has never been voted on. As the ranking member on the Assembly Health Committee, I will continue to monitor A416, in addition to many other proposals, should they gain traction in the future. Bills can gain momentum quickly and sometimes get rushed through for a voteso it is important for us to be vigilant and do our due diligence. Still, it is my sincere hope and belief that despite the many strong ideological divides in Albany there are enough Democrats and Republicans in the Health Committee who have the common sense to prevent this proposal from receiving a vote or from being reported out of committee. There are still many other highly controversial proposals that could become law. For example, a single payer healthcare proposal which would make all existing private health plans illegal, increase taxes by unprecedented amounts, increase wait times and push away our best medical providers, has already passed the Assembly in previous years. It does have a Senate sponsor with almost a majority of the Senate signed on as a co-sponsor. This too has been reintroduced. It has passed the Assembly in previous years and should also be on everyone's radar. As always, if you have a particular question about any legislative proposal, please feel encouraged to reach out to our Assembly District Office at 845-278-2923.