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'No Tax on Tips' Bill Introduced in House and Senate to Exempt Tips from Federal Income Tax
The bill exempts "cash tips", which could come from cash, credit and debit cards, and checks from federal income tax by allowing working people to claim a 100% tax deduction for tipped wages.
US Supreme Court Kicks NY Concealed Carry Law Back to the Lower Courts
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated a Manhattan federal appellate court and ordered it to reevaluate its decision that upheld part of New York's 2022 controversial concealed carry law. The law required an applicant to show "good moral character" to obtain a concealed carry permit.
Supremes Deal Biden Big Blow on Gender Identity
US District Court Judge John Broomes issued what is now the third preliminary injunction against the Biden Administration's Title IX regulation that adds gender identity to discrimination laws enforced by the Department of Education. These new rules require men and boys to be allowed to use women's bathrooms, locker rooms, and shower facilities, and compete against women and girls.
Missouri Attorney General Files Suit Against New York for Election Interference 'Lawfare'
Missouri Attorney General filed suit against the State of New York for violating Missourians' First Amendment right to hear from a presidential candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
Missouri Attorney General Files Suit Against New York for Election Interference Lawfare in Trying to Muzzle Trump
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit against the State of New York for violating Missourians' First Amendment right to hear from a presidential candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
Biden's White House has the Largest and Most Expensive Staff Since Nixon
Open the Books released an analysis showing the Biden White House staff is the largest since Nixon and has a stunning 77% turnover rate. At $60.6 million a year, Biden has the largest White House payroll since 1971.
Albany is for Sale and the Price is Higher Than Ever
New York's Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) released its 2023 report and it shows that Albany is being flooded with more money than ever. Spending ballooned almost 9% to $360.6 million surpassing last year's already record high.
Unemployment Up and Full-Time Jobs Down Says June Jobs Report
The June jobs report is out and unemployment is at its highest point since 2021 and the number of unemployed people is up by 162,000. 206,000 jobs were added, but the report reveals a significant cooling off in the labor market.
Hochul Gives Full-throated Support to President Biden's Campaign
While a growing chorus of Democrats nationwide calls for Biden to step down after his declining cognitive abilities were made apparent in his recent debate debacle, Hochul doubled down on her support of Biden as president and candidate.
What should I do now? Advice to my 17-year old self.
Joe Biden gave my high school commencement address in 1984. Surgeon General C Everett Koop gave my college commencement address in 1988.
Schumer Schedules Senate Show Votes as Summer Recess Nears
Senator Chuck Schumer is in full campaign mode leading up to the November elections. He has scheduled a series of 'show votes' this spring and summer turning the Senate into a campaign arm of the DNC rather than the people's house.
With Congestion Pricing dead, MTA looks to psychology to reduce fare-jumping
The MTA has a $15 billion hole in its budget due to Gov. Hochul abruptly pulling out of the Congestion Pricing scheme during this year’s budget negotiations. MTA is hoping a psychologist can help.
People are Leaving NY in Droves and Families with Children Top the List
New York State has been losing population steadily since the COVID pandemic. NY's population dropped by roughly 630,000 between July 2020 and July 2023. In just 2022, 101,984 people left NY – the largest population loss of any state in the nation in that year.
DEI and Equity Requirements Cause Years of Delay for $42.5 Billion Rural Internet Program
DEI and Equity Requirements Cause Years of Delay for $42.5 Billion Rural Internet Program
New York Ditches Regents Diploma - Focus Now on "Equity"
The NYS Education Department (SED) plans to remove Regents exams as a high school graduation requirement replacing them with the 'Portrait of a Graduate' metric. An emphasis on equity will take the place of traditional learning benchmarks.
NY passes law to track credit card purchases by law-abiding gun owners
NY is set to further restrict law-abiding gun owners from the free exercise of the Second Amendment. At the end of the session, legislators passed a bill requiring credit card companies to use unique category codes for gun and ammunition purchases.
NY Courts Order the 'Parents Replacement Act' back on the ballot in November
The so-called 'Equal Rights Amendment' (ERA) will return to the NY ballot in November after being previously removed by the State Supreme Court.
Congress Grills Cuomo over Covid Deaths
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke Tuesday before a congressional subcommittee to answer questions about how he handled the COVID pandemic, especially nursing home deaths. Transcripts of Cuomo's testimony should be released in the coming weeks.
How the Dems Can Dump Biden and Block RFK
The South Shore Press did a deep dive into how that political process works through the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
Red Light Cameras Left in Legislative Limbo
As the Albany legislative session concluded, some bills were passed into law, while many others did not make it, in a budget that exceeds $230 billion.
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Heavy Police Presence at William Floyd Varsity Girls' Track Meet
As more and more attention has been thrust upon the William Floyd Girls’ Track Team, so has the caution within the William Floyd School District.
Muslim Cemetery on Hold for East Moriches
Town hears it from residents, puts Muslim cemetery on hold pending further review.
After the Inferno: A Reporter’s Dispatch from the Ruins
After the Flames: South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Walks Through the Wreckage.