News by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano

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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

Daily Feed

Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Crime

Bay Shore Man Indicted for Brutal Machete Murder and Shooting Suffolk Officer in the Face, DA Says

Man charged with murdering a former co-worker and shooting a Suffolk Police officer shouldn’t ever see the light of day, PBA says.


Local

Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rescues Injured Hawk in Eastport

An injured hawk was spotted on the side of the road and a Suffolk County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped to help it out.