NYCF In The News

Press-Republican – May 20, 2020 Jason McGuire, director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, an evangelical Christian advocacy group that monitors state policy and legislation, said he was “encouraged” by Cuomo’s announcement. At the same time, however, McGuire contended it came with “some hypocrisy,” noting Cuomo’s press briefing was attended by some 20 people—double the…

Spectrum News, May 20, 2020 Hundreds of pastors across New York wrote a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo asking that congregations be allowed to return to church as soon as possible.  “Out of respect for government authority and concern for the health of their congregants and the general public, thousands of New York churches have temporarily…

Genesee Sun, May 20, 2020 Over 300 pastors from across New York signed an open letter urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to prioritize the safe re-opening of churches for congregational worship. Rev. Jason J. McGuire, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms (NYCF), said “It has been nearly two months since Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered…

WSKG.org, May 19, 2020 The Rev. Jason McGuire, with the Christian lobbying group New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, said evangelical church leaders understand that there is a state of emergency in New York because of the virus. But, he said, state officials should work with religious leaders to find a balance that allows church services…

Jason McGuire, executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, labeled the trio the “Compromised Three.” and claimed the legislation would “enshrine religious bigotry in America.” “When these individuals come calling for conservative support next year, voters should remember how quickly New York’s ‘Compromised Three’ caved to politically correct special interests,” he said.

The Legislative Gazette, September 7, 2017 “[Rev. Jason J. McGuire], executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, [says] the Court of Appeals ruling does three things.” “‘It demonstrates respect for the Constitution of the state of New York. Nothing in our state’s Constitution in any way affirms physician-assisted suicide, and the Court acknowledged that…

by Rev. Jason J. McGuire, Livingston County News, August 12, 2017 “While there are many potential constitutional amendments that would dramatically improve our state, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms opposes this year’s constitutional convention question.”

Newsday, July 26, 2017 “Rev. Jason J. McGuire, [NYCF’s Executive Director], said in a statement: ‘Persons who wish to serve the nation in the Armed Forces will have a simple and fair choice to make: Refrain from adopting “transgender” identities and behaviors, or refrain from serving in the military.’”

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, June 19, 2017 “‘There’s only one reason for Governor Cuomo to put someone as unqualified and disgraced as Jim Alesi on the Public Service Commission, and that’s control,’ [Rev. Jason J. McGuire, Executive Director of] New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, said in a statement.”

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, April 19, 2017 “New York’s health insurers will be required to provide coverage for fertility treatment regardless of marital status or sexual orientation, according to new state guidelines…The new guidelines were panned by New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, a Spencerport-based evangelical group that is active at the state Capitol. ‘(The) proposed…

Plattsburgh Press-Republican, April 26, 2017 “The loudest opposition to the [Counselor Coercion Bill] is coming from a Christian conservative group New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms… Its legislative director, Stephen Hayford, called the proposal ‘an issue of censorship… The state would be reaching into a counselor’s office and dictating what can be said and what cannot…

Legislative Gazette, March 28, 2017 “[Talk] of national office for the ambitious governor has already become a source of criticism.” “[Legislative Day 2017], which filled the [Empire State] Plaza’s Convention Center, featured keynote speakers David and Jason Benham, twin brothers who are entrepreneurs and motivational speakers with a spiritual message.”

Democrat & Chronicle, January 27, 2017 “[Talk] of national office for the ambitious governor has already become a source of criticism.” “Cuomo contraception regulations [dated] Jan. 21 demonstrated ‘just how badly Governor Cuomo desires to curry liberal favor in anticipation of his 2018 re-election campaign and his fantasy of a 2020 presidential bid,’ said Jason…

HudsonValleyNewsNetwork.com, September 18, 2016 Rev. Jason J. McGuire of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms commented, “‘Everyone wants to be sensitive …but the reality is somebody’s confusion or mental state does not change the basic biology… The problem is we’re trying to normalize this behavior. It is an effort to remove the fact that there are…

Baptist Press, September 12, 2016 “New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, a pro-life group of evangelicals, reacted to the opinion by dubbing the attorney general ‘Third Trimester Schneiderman,’ saying his opinion would result in the unnecessary deaths of more babies.” “‘The New York state legislature has declined to pass abortion expansion legislation for a reason,’ said…

Poughkeepsie Journal, September 8, 2016 “‘Public policy in the state of New York should be focused on aiding women and their unborn children in their hour of need, not further funding political allies at Planned Parenthood,’” said Rev. Jason J. McGuire, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms.