Opponent Ariola uses political tricknology to ride on Sliwa’s soaring popularity toward the June 22nd Republican primary
Although the Queens County GOP is supporting Fernando for Mayor, it looks like Chairwoman Joann Ariola prefers to associate herself with Curtis Sliwa to give the impression they are running as a team.
Curtis said: “Last night I had a fundraiser at Prima Pasta on Cross Bay Blvd. in Howard Beach. In the window was a small sign for Ariola. I asked them to take it down and instead walked across the street to the largest political banner of this political cycle for our Patriot City Council candidate Steve Sirgiovanni. I let everyone know that I was supporting Steve and not Ariola. Ariola is putting up signs wherever there are Sliwa signs and is trying to attach herself to My candidacy.”
We can understand Ariola’s shunning of Mateo, who has no signs in Howard Beach, and her use of political tricknology to attach herself to Sliwa especially after Mateo’s abysmal performance in last Thursday’s PIX11 Republican mayoral debate, and the ensuing PIX11 Mayor’s Race Poll showing Curtis crushing Mateo 74% to 15%.
Editor’s Note: This is syndicated columnist Robert Golomb’s latest column as published in the news and media outlet, The Published Reporter
Florida Senate Bill 90 contains three key provisions. The first strengthens ID requirements for absentee voters – a requirement that Republicans view as securing voting integrity, and the Democrats have denounced as a form of voter suppression. Photo credit: Fox News / YouTube.
TALLAHASSEE, FL – When on Thursday, May 6th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida Senate Bill 90 (FSB 90), a controversial voting security bill pushed through by GOP state senators on straight partisan lines, he was met throughout the state and nation with harsh criticism by Democrats and strong praise by Republicans.
The contentious law contains three key provisions. The first strengthens ID requirements for absentee voters – a requirement that Republicans view as securing voting integrity, and the Democrats have denounced as a form of voter suppression.
The second provision provides strict limitations on the use of voter harvesting – the practice of using unsupervised political operatives to collect absentee ballots from private homes or multifamily residences to be dropped off and counted at polling facilities. While Democrats view this practice as expanding voting rights, Republicans have countered that Democrats have used voter harvesting as a tool to illicitly increase their voter tally, leading to them allegedly stealing elections.
The third and most controversial portion of the new law calls for the banning of large sums of money sent by wealthy non-Floridians, for the purpose of influencing how the state runs and administers its elections. Known to be the main reason why this provision was seen as so vital by DeSantis and his fellow Republicans was the 2020 election cycle machinations of Facebook founder multi- billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Chan. Together, they funneled more than $16 million to Florida localities primarily run by Democrats, who reportedly used the money to assist the Democrats “get out the vote” programs.
While Trump’s win in Florida might have made the matter appear mute, Republicans claimed that the out of state money was underhanded “Zuckerbucks,” intended to steal statewide and local victories for Democrats, who countered that such outside funds make elections more “inclusive.’’
When Governor DeSantis signed the bill into law, it appeared that Republicans had won that argument. However, any celebration of that victory would have been premature.
Within days of the bill’s passing, Democrats called upon their allies in the National Organization of Women (NOW) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) along with several other left-wing pressure groups to assist them to wage both a public relations and court battle to overturn the law.
So, over the past four weeks Floridians have learned from their newspapers and local broadcast media that according to spokespeople from the NAACP the new law is racist and according to the spokespeople from NOW the bill is sexist.
And, at the same time, Florida courts have been overrun by a barrage of lawsuits filed by attorneys representing the NAACP, NOW and other leftist interest groups.
Republicans, however, have had allies of their own. Among the several conservative think tanks that have provided legal and other forms of support to Florida, as well as other states including Iowa, Texas and Georgia which have instituted similar election safeguards, has been the nationally known, non-profit organization, Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).
When I spoke by phone two days ago from my NY office with Marco Island, Florida based FGA Research Analyst Hayden Dublois, I learned why and how FGA has so strongly supported FSB 90.
“We believe, as do most Americans, that the integrity of the election process is vital to our democratic system,” said Dublois. “That’s why FSB 90 is so important. From restricting the use of ballot harvesting, to requiring the most basic and easy to obtain identification for mail- in voters, to banning the large infusion of out of state political donations into election offices, {FSB 90} will make it easier to vote, but harder to cheat.”
Describing the research support that FGA had provided as FSB 90 successfully made it through the Florida legislative process, Dublois explained, “FGA has a team of election integrity experts, who provide accurate and vital research on election issues to lawmakers in Florida and their counterparts in other states.”
“This research we believe,” he elaborated, “helped legislators in Florida secure the passage of FSB 90, and has also been critical in over a dozen other states to help advance common- sense election reforms over the past several months.”
Still, as Dublois and I further discussed, and as earlier noted, with teams of attorneys from the NAACP, NOW and several other leftwing organizations presently preparing a series of lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of FSB 90 in Florida courts, the law- or at least major portions of it- if the latter prevail over the attorneys representing Governor DeSantis and Florida Republican legislators, would be declared unconstitutional.
Nevertheless, Dublois told me that he remains optimistic that the FSB 90 will be upheld in the courts. “We [at FGA] are confident that the Florida’s election integrity law [FSB 90] is consistent with the U.S. Constitution, and all applicable federal and state laws,” Dublois stated. “The attempts,” he added, “by some groups to invalidate the law are unfounded, and hopefully the courts will concur with that assessment.”
Whether or not Dublois’ hope is realized, however, might take a very long time to be determined. As it stands today, of the many lawsuits filed to overturn FSB 90, Florida courts have not yet placed even one on the judicial calendar, and, as is not uncommon with pending lawsuits, the courts have remained totally silent pertaining to the anticipated length of time each individual case could take to litigate.
Making an informed prediction concerning a time frame for the multitude of judicial appeals of FSB 90 even more unfeasible is still another legal quagmire: each ruling on each of the many probable lawsuits, whether upholding or overturning FSB 90, could result in a future appeal, resulting in a seemingly endless series of further litigations.
This certainty of interminable appeals in Florida coupled with the enormous impact that the final court ruling will have on the election process in Florida as well as at least a dozen other states might eventually result, as has been suggested by several leading legal scholars, in the question of the constitutionality of FSB 90 being submitted to, heard and ultimately decided by the United States Supreme Court.
CURTIS SLIWAIN KEW GARDENS HILLS: JOINS FOOD PANTRY GRAND OPENING SHARING, CARING, AND UNITING THE PEOPLE!
Kew Gardens Hills, NY.June 9, 2021 – Republican Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa, who is familiar with every inch of NYC, is mobbed by supporters, as he came back to Kew Gardens Hills to discover Chazaq, and meet it’s founder and manager, Yaniv Meirov.
Curtis with Yaniv Meirov, founder of Chazaq
As he handed out food packages at the Grand Opening of the Lev Aharon Community Food Pantry, run by Chazaq, Curtis praised their humanitarian operation, and remarked that he would broadcast their amazing work far and wide, of sharing, caring, and uniting people of all backgrounds.
Curtis handing out food at Lev Aharon Food Pantry Grand Opening
Curtis is a uniter, not a divider, and he particularly appreciates the great work Chazaq is doing uniting the entire community with love and fellowship. This is the real NYC!
Curtis with supporters
Also campaigning with Curtis were Republican Patriots candidates, including Danny Noble for Republican State Committee 27AD, Phil Orenstein for Republican State Committee 24AD, and Angelo King for City Council in District 24. Angelo works as an Electrician and is a uniter of the people as well.
Curtis with David Abraham (right) and Angelo King (2nd from right) with the Mets jersey
Also present was Republican Patriot State Committee 28AD candidate David Abraham who presented Curtis with a letter from a loyal supporter, Christine Healy, with four handwritten pages of the names and phone numbers of voters for Curtis. Christine, an 80 year old disabled woman, is dedicating her heart and soul to getting Curtis elected mayor of NYC.
Curtis displaying the letter and name list from loyal supporter Christine Healy
Curtis visited several shops along Main Street, including Bagel Boss on Jewel Avenue, where he met the owners and enjoyed one of their famous bagels with a schmear.
Curtis with Bagel Boss owners
The Queens County Republican Patriots is a New York State registered multi-candidate committee dedicated to building a strong grassroots Republican Party organization in Queens.
Sara Tirschwell, who was a Republican NYC mayoral candidate, was knocked off the primary ballot by Republican mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo and the Republican political establishment, and she will not be appearing on the primary ballot, which Curtis Sliwa said was a sad day for NYC and the Republican Party. The Republican establishment is busy suppressing talented and capable Republicans, rather than fighting Democrats and their destructive agenda for NYC. We give a voice to Sara, this talented and capable leader with over 30 years in the city’s financial services industry, at the Queens Village Republican Club, where it all begins. We also hear from several of the Queens County Republican Patriots candidates, who were likewise knocked off the ballot but fought back and won in state appeals court, and who are now officially on the ballot.
Curtis Sliwa was out on the streets of Queens warning residents about the “No Police, No Presidents, No Prisons” message from graffiti vandals with an Antifa tag symbol. It will never happen under a Mayor Sliwa administration.
Thank you to Delvis and Anne Maria Estrada, members of our club, and long time supporters of Bridge for following through on his vision for our headquarters!! Their dedication to us have made our dream a reality. We can now better serve the women and families in the metropolitan area. We are forever grateful. Our QVRC board members are doing great things!!
Grand Opening of Queens County Republican Patriots Website
Hello Fellow Republicans, It gives me great pleasure to announce the Grand Opening of Queens County Republican Patriots website www.QCRP.org. Each of you is a part owner of its content, its growth, and its effective use. It is thrilling to work with such a great group of professionals who want to empower Republicans all over the borough of Queens, New York! All we ask is that you, JOIN US!
At this exciting time just weeks before our June 22nd, 2021, Republican Primary our homepage captures Queens with the world famous Unisphere! It is the perfect image, it represents the over 100 different cultures which now call Queens County, NY home. We in the Republican Party will be looking to capture more of each one of those cultures into our party and now we have the Queens County Republican Patriots web site shinning as a sign of welcome to all who come to visit and others who want to grow a family, a business, a religion, and a future with us in the Republican Party. Call us, write to and rest assured someone will get back to you within 24 hours. We do not ignore the voters; we implore the voters to get engaged with us so we can truly make Queens County NY great once again!
In the days, weeks, and months ahead you will be hearing from our candidates. Ask your candidate, have they been endorsed by the Queens County Republican Patriots? If so, they are truly fighters for freedom, transparency, integrity and most importantly the growth of our Republican Party right here in Queens County, NY. You can see our endorsed candidates on our web site. If you are interested in running for party office or public office let us know we have several openings and right now is a great time to start to explore what it takes to run for office. We are here to help you, not to disappoint you and ignore you! The Queens County Republican Patriots will show you how to run for office, prepare you for the twisted bureaucracy called the NYC Board of Elections and help guide you all along the way.
Remember this…the Queens County Republican Patriots believe the most important person in the Republican Party is YOU, the voter. Far too long ignored, put down, trifled with, and told to be quiet, and that only the few insiders can make all the decisions FOR YOU. That is baloney and we are calling the establishment out on it. These power-hungry bureaucrats need to find a new home. They have taken enough time in reducing our enrollment numbers, plundering our treasury on wasteful lawsuits, and accomplished nothing in getting our Republicans elected to office. The time for change is here and we are so excited that each of you have joined us, will join us, and will vote for our candidates.
Lastly, we could not have done this without all your support! Individual voters stepped up and from your profound sense of patriotism grew what is now known as, The Queens County Republican Patriots!
Thank You Joseph Concannon Founder and Chief Evangelist
by Frederick R. Bedell Jr., Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council #5911
This Memorial Day, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no Little Neck/Douglaston parade, which I find sad. There will however be a dedication by the American Legion Post #103 at St. Anastasia Parish where there is a monument dedicated to the military services and there is also a American Flag on the corner of Alameda and Northern Blvd in Douglaston. There will be a wreath laying at the Veterans Memorial on site. This will be on Monday, May 31st and the start time will be at 11:30 am. I myself have served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era and am a member of the American Legion Post # 103, and Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council #5911 in Douglaston. This Memorial Day being there will be no parade but we can still say a prayer for those serving our country today-the brave men and women in the military. We should also offer prayers for those in our communities like doctors, nurses, EMS, firefighters, and those in our police departments serving and protecting us in our communities.. We can also offer a moment of silence for all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives to keep us free. Remember this also: Let’s not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day and fly the American Flag if you can.
Visit Oasis Cafe, 196-30 Northern Blvd. Bayside NY 11358, for delectable desserts, pastries, cheesecakes, pies, ba ba rum, dark chocolate mousse, you name it, as well as a tasty dinner menu and special brunch on weekends. “Paradise Found” is the largest outdoor patio café in New York City! Support our local small businesses and restaurants!
Loved by all and motivated by the principles and values of the Republican party, we want to congratulate the owner Mike Amvros, our 2020 Lincoln Dinner Businessman of the Year, and honor his loyalty in the Republican Party.
Mike Amvrosiatos was born in Greece and moved to the United States in 1975. He has always had a passion for history, politics, government, law, and entrepreneurship from his earlier years. He was exposed to the restaurant business from a young age and after he moved to the United States, he spent his early years working in restaurants and building up experience. As a result, his natural talent as a businessman and an industry leader arose.
His spirit for entrepreneurship inspired him to open his first business in 1986 in Bayside, New York, The Oasis Cafe Bakery. Since then the café, which features the largest outdoor garden seating in the New York City regional area, has earned the reputation as one of the highly popular attractions in the city, a favorite for all ages. The café has the distinct honor of having served the Trump family, who would often come in for coffee and dessert in an intimate atmosphere, when they lived nearby in Jamaica Estates. For the last few years Oasis Cafe Bakery has been catering cakes for Trump Towers. His belief is that President Trump is a gift to the American people at this historical juncture since he speaks out boldly on many controversial but obvious and self-evident truths to the American people in order to awaken us all. The future depends on what we do today, advises Mike, who confidently asserts his support for President Trump and the Republican Party to unify America and create a better tomorrow for all of us.
Anita Uppal and I are running for Republican State Committee District Leaders in the 24th Assembly District, the birthplace of President Trump, and as our extraordinary former president often says, we believe “our best days are yet to come.”
I was the previous District Leader of the 24th Assembly District and I feel it’s essential that with your support, Anita and I must win back this seat at the Republican Primary Election on June 22nd. Originally, our past president of the Queens Village Republican Club, Reverend Philip Sica held the seat as Republican State Committeeman for many years, and I followed in his honorable footsteps for several years. Now it’s important that we win back this district leadership seat for the sake of our club and the Republican Party.
Besides campaigning to build a strong grassroots Republican Party, we have been fighting for ballot access, since both Anita and I, along with nearly 30 other Republican candidates were thrown off the ballot because of “innocent and inconsequential” technicalities, after meeting all the petitioning and legal requirements to be on the primary ballot. It’s an important piece of the puzzle that the voting public, notably registered Republicans, know that they have been disenfranchised by the collusion of the establishment party organization, the New York City Board of Elections, and the lower courts of New York State, in order to protect the status quo, the incumbent leadership, and keep “outsiders” out.
We have been fighting this ongoing legal battle with faith in our American system of justice, and on appeal, we were restored to the ballot with a unanimous 4-0 ruling in NY State Appellate Court which reversed the New York City Board of Elections and lower court rulings.
Despite the stunning Appellate Court judge’s decision, the establishment Queens County Republican Party organization tried to drag us through New York State’s highest court, the New York Court of Appeals in Albany, and continue the legal wrangling to prevent us from being on the ballot, but they were defeated again! Now Republican voters of Queens get a chance to hold a Republican primary and select the candidates of their choice.
A word about ourselves first, and why we are running for State Committee positions in the Republican Party. Anita Uppal is a frontline healthcare worker, who with compassion and self-sacrifice, has been treating patients with kidney disease and chronic illness since immigrating from India, as well as caring for infected patients at the height of the pandemic. Her positive energy and infinite kindness stems from her practice and membership at Gurdwara Sant Sagar in Bellerose and Hanuman Mandir Hindu Temple. Enjoying the glorious freedom and opportunities America offers, she became an active member of the Queens Village Republican Club, and board member, and is now enthusiastically giving back to the community and country she loves.
I am honored to be president of the Queens Village Republican Club, America’s oldest GOP club, and since I became active in the club, I and a handful of enthusiastic board members, built it up from a small group of Republican stalwarts to the vibrant and renowned club it is today, one of the strongest clubs in New York State. Our club boasts exciting monthly meetings, informative newsletters and publications, a popular club website, and the annual gala Lincoln Dinners with over 350 excited guests and fellow patriots. I retired from my career in manufacturing several years ago, and took on the leadership of the club full time, as well as activities to build the Republican Party in Queens, city and statewide. Currently I am busy supporting political campaigns, and active in the community as a board member of the Bellerose Jewish Center, Coop board member, as well as a member of the Queens Village Civic Association, Bayside Kiwanis Club, and Community Board #13.
I got involved in politics to make difference, to let the people have a voice and control their own destinies, rather than the current top-down authoritarian control of a few “commissioners” in a room dictating the fate of us all. I believe in a bottom-up grassroots movement of the people fighting for America and for a united party that will save our city, state, and nation.
We are proud to be running on the same Republican slate as Curtis Sliwa for Mayor, Danniel Maio for Queens Boro President, and other great Republican Patriots. These are the people who genuinely care about our city and our communities, and not for the benefit of themselves politically or otherwise.
We cherish God, family, and country, love our hometown communities, and above all strive to keep them safe. Amid last summer’s violent rioting and lawlessness, and calls to defund and abolish the police, we knocked on 1000’s of fellow Republican’s doors to raise awareness and collect signatures to support our local police, oppose the bail reform laws, and stand against defunding the police.
We also advocate for lower property taxes, protecting the interests of small businesses, and for a merit-based education system in NYC. We have been in the forefront fighting the bureaucracy of the city school system, and countering the political indoctrination in our schools. We’ve held fundraisers for restaurants during the lockdown, held rallies and press conferences, released position papers and press releases on the top issues. You can follow it all on our website www.QVGOP.org.
We are the legitimate Republican force in Queens. We are the real Republicans, the Republican Patriots! We are at the forefront, fighting for a better quality of life, working on the issues that matter for the citizens of Queens County, and for the revival of a great grassroots Republican Party.
