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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.
Hunter Biden Is Convicted on Three Felony Gun Charges
Hunter Biden was found guilty of three felony weapon charges in a Delaware court after only three hours of jury deliberations. He is the first child of an American President to be convicted of a felony.
Good Government Group Slams Hochul for Secrecy
Three years into her administration, Gov. Hochul's government transparency plans are falling short.
Democratic Congressional Candidate Proposes 'Re-Education Camp' for Trump Supporters
"MAGA" Trump supporters should attend a "re-education camp" after the 2024 election — even if Democrats see a "resounding blue wave," said Democrat congressional candidate, Paula Collins, said during a Zoom Townhall.
Job Numbers Stun with Staggering Losses for Americans and Big Increases for Immigrants
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released May job numbers that appear rosy on the surface at 272,000 new jobs. The numbers alone hide the story of who is getting the jobs, and more importantly, who is losing them.
Hochul Delivers Big Dose of Antihistamine to Stop Congestion Pricing
Congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan, scheduled to start on June 30, were abruptly halted "indefinitely" by Governor Hochul.
Biden Issues Executive Order Putting Trump Border Rule Back in Place
Biden issued a new Executive Order limiting some illegal immigrants from crossing the southern border and being released into the country.
NYS Senate passes 'Honor and Remember Flag' Legislation
The NY Senate passed legislation making the "Honor and Remember Flag" the official flag for recognizing and honoring armed service members in New York.
Illegal immigrant from Venezuela shoots two cops in Queens
A 19-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, was arrested for shooting two police officers during a pursuit.
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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.
Powers on Wilderness Survival Series in Centerport: 'When disaster strikes...you're left to lean back on your survival skills'
The Wilderness Survival Series continues this month at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport, where experts will highlight one of the most essential survival skills: making fire with friction.
World Series Odds Change After the Trade Deadline
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is one of the most anticipated events on the sports calendar. Fans from every team hope their team gets the players they need for that big playoff push, or they are on the edge of their seat to read what top prospect will be coming back for their traded asset.