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New Department of Transportation Rule Requires a Quick Refund for Delayed or Canceled Flights
Have you ever had your flight canceled at the last minute leaving you stranded at the airport? Have you and your kids been trying to get away on vacation only to spend hours and hours stuck at the airport because your flight was delayed? Have you rented a car in desperation to get home because there was no hope of your flight taking off in any reasonable timeframe?
Civil Service Test Fees Waived until the End of 2025
If you were thinking about taking one or more Civil Service Exams, and the cost of the filing fees added up to more than you could afford, there is no reason to worry about that any longer. With all fees waived until December 2025, you can try for several positions and not empty your wallet.
New York State Troopers are Looking for Recruits
Are you thinking of a career in law enforcement? The New York State Police are now accepting applications for the Trooper Entrance Examination, and testing for candidates is now open.
Feds Roll out 'Time is Money' Initiative to Make 'Unsubscribing' Easier
Are you tired of opening your email Inbox and finding it filled with dozens, even hundreds, of junk emails from retailers and scammers? Are you frustrated with unwanted memberships and automatic payment services you can't seem to stop? The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is making it easier to 'unsubscribe' with a new 'Time is Money' initiative.
Suffolk County Left Out to Sea when US Coast Guard Leaves East Moriches Coast Guard Station
The East Moriches US Coast Guard Station was closed during a consolidation of stations. When that happened, nine local volunteer fire departments and one ambulance service teamed up to form a coalition picking up the slack to ensure water rescue in the region didn't miss a beat.
Five Suffolk County Bridges Listed as Worst in NYS
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued a report on the structural health and safety of New York's bridges. Ten percent rate in poor condition.
Courts Again Block Biden-Harris Student Loan Bailout
The Eighth Circuit of Appeals extended its pause of part of the Biden-Harris plans to transfer student debt from the student who knowingly took out the loan and pass it on to other taxpayers.
Calls for Hochul to Sign Law Expanding Tuition Aid to Veterans Grow Louder
The New York State Assembly and Senate both passed a bill during this session that expanded tuition assistance to veterans regardless of their combat experience. All veterans, no matter their service, would be eligible for tuition assistance.
Biden-Harris Give Taliban $239 Million in Taxpayer Funds
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) revealed in a report that significant failures in oversight of American aid resulted in the "misallocation" of $239 million of taxpayer funds to the Taliban. The funds were intended for counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan.
New York on Track to Allow Convicted Felons to Serve on a Jury
New York's Office of Court Administration (OCA) announced that New York's lifetime ban for convicted felons to serve on juries is about to come to an end.
Senators Hawley and Gillibrand co-sponsor a Bill to Expand Mental Health Services for First Responders
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan 'First Responders Wellness Act ' that would establish a grant program to expand professional mental health services for law enforcement officers.
Only in New York: No ID to Vote, but Required to Buy Decongestant
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a host of new legislation claiming to strengthen voting protections and improve voter accessibility. Notably absent from her legislation is any effort to ensure election integrity and require photo ID at the polling station.
Hochul to Spend $100 Million on New York's Green New Deal projects
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to spend $100 million for phase one of a massive NY Green New Deal Project to cut the carbon footprint of Albany's Empire Plaza by 20%.
EdCOPS Act of 2024 Aims to Beef up Local Police Force Ranks
Are you considering becoming a police officer? Now may be the time to do it as Congress is looking to increase incentives to help police forces across New York State and the nation fill their dwindling ranks.
American Flags Should be 'Born in the USA' Says Congress
In a rare bi-partisan congressional effort, congress passed the "All American Flag Act requiring American flags purchased by the government to be entirely Made in America.
DOW Drops off a Cliff on Disappointing July Jobs Report.
The July jobs report offered nothing but bad news with just 114,000 jobs added when the US Department of Labor (DOL) expected 175,000. And, the US jobless rate ticked up to 4.5% - the highest since October 2021.
New York Slavery Reparations Committee to Have First Meeting
Earlier this year Governor Kathy Hochul established the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. New York is the only state to create such a group other than California. This Committee is about to have its first meeting and the law states they must come up with a slate of recommendations within one year.
New York Earns Dubious Distinction on Financial Distress
"Measuring the share of residents in financial distress is a good way to take the pulse of a state and see whether people are generally thriving or having trouble making ends meet. When you combine data about people delaying payments with other metrics like bankruptcy filings and credit score changes, it paints a good picture of the overall economic trends of a state," said Cassandra Happe, WalletHub Analyst.
Local Fire Companies Cry Foul Over Crippling Federal Mandates
Using the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a battering ram, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking aim at volunteer fire companies across New York and the nation.
Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Andrew Cuomo's Legal Fees
Former Governor Cuomo spent $67,700 on a poll testing the waters of a potential political comeback. He also received a $565,000 check from the New York State Comptroller for legal fees he spent defending himself against charges that did not result in a conviction.
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Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer Wins Alumni Award
Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer and Science Teacher Claudine Weiner recently was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.
Coach Desi Honored
This weekend the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association honored legendary Coach Al Desiderio.
Parents Protest at William Floyd High School
Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.