News by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano

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May 17, 2026

Hochul To Long Island Commuters: Just Stay Home

No trains, no congestion pricing, Assemblyman says.

May 13, 2026

DeStefano Blasts NYC Bailout Plan

Gov. Hochul has confirmed what we’ve suspected all along: she’s going to let Socialist Democrat Mayor Zohran Mamdani pick the pockets of state taxpayers to the tune of $4 billion to bail out the city’s corrupt finances.

May 10, 2026

Infrastructure Is Key To The Region’s Future

Assemblyman DeStefano focuses on infrastructure as a key for the region’s future.

Apr 25, 2026

State Must Investigate Nonprofit Oversight Failures

Lawmaker pushes for audit, citing risk of widespread misuse of public funds.

Feb 1, 2026

Say No to the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act

Another public safety threat from Gov. Hochul.

Dec 5, 2025

Financial Control Board for the MTA

High time for a financial control board to stop the waste, fraud, and abuse at the MTA.

Sep 26, 2025

Why New Yorkers booed Governor Hochul at the Ryder Cup

Hochul bears the brunt of boos at the Ryder Cup.

Sep 15, 2025

New York’s Medicaid Mismanagement Is an Outrage By Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano

Albany keeps shoveling taxpayer dollars out the window.

Aug 25, 2025

Be a Local Hero: Consider Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter Today

Shortage of fire volunteers is a big problem in Suffolk.

Aug 3, 2025

Building Electrification Ruling: Latest Gut Punch to Long Islanders

Check out the latest op-ed from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano.

Jul 13, 2025

“Protecting New York’s Farms, Protecting Our Nation”

DeStefano to China: Stay away from our farmland.

Nov 24, 2024

Energy Report by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano

The overhaul of the state's energy system by New York's Democrats is shaping up to be a disaster. Their goals are alarming to nearly everyone who has looked at them objectively. Now, two new reports reinforce the blatant unworkability of their plans.

Oct 19, 2024

Crime Prevention Message from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano

Crime Prevention Message from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano

Jul 26, 2024

A National Disgrace

Op-Ed by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano

Mar 27, 2024

New York's Cannabis Operation a Predictable Failure

New York's attempt at legalizing cannabis has been a predictable failure. The state bureaucracy is bad enough when it comes to basic policy items such as infrastructure and taxation, so a complex policy involving the commercial sale of marijuana was destined to be a nightmare.

May 17, 2023

State Budget Update

State Budget Update

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Joe the Box Celebrates America First Spirit

“Joe the Box” has become one of Suffolk County’s most recognizable America-First personalities, turning The America First Warehouse in Ronkonkoma into what supporters call “the most patriotic venue in all the land.”