News by Deborah Williams
News by Deborah Williams on South Shore Press
Millions of Your Tax Dollars Now Paying for Political Campaigns
New York State just released the exact dollar figure on how much money taxpayers are spending on political campaigns for statewide candidates to run in contested primaries on June 25th, 2024.
Governor Hochul Blasted for Bigotry on "Black Kids" Comment
Black children in the Bronx don't know what computers are. Those are the exact words from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who faced fierce and immediate backlash for the racially insensitive comments.
CEO Faces Big Backlash For Backing Pro-Hamas Protestors
Andrew Dudum, founder and CEO of Hims, recently posted to X with high praise for the anti-Israel protestors on college campuses across the United States.
Good News for Those Hit With Astronomical Toll By Mail Late Fees
The "Tollpayer Protection Act" passed both the New York State Senate and Assembly and establishes much needed change to how those who do not use an EZ Pass receive toll bills and any associated late fees and fines.
Sanders Throwing Hat Into The Ring Again For US Senate
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Monday that he will run for re-election for a fourth term as Senator from Vermont. Sanders first went to the Senate in 2006.
Tougher Penalties in NY for Assaulting Retail Workers
Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-North Shore/South Brooklyn) claims victory as her bill was signed into law Sunday by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill elevates an assault of a retail worker to a Class D felony in the Second Degree. The proposal recently included in the state budget will go into effect in October.
Senate Moves to Pass "No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act"
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced a bill that would prevent any campus Hamas-sympathizers arrested and convicted of a crime stemming from anti-Israel protests from receiving any student loan bailout from taxpayers.
Analysis: GOP Eats Their Own, While Democrats Dig In and Defend.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife charging bribery, conspiracy, unlawful foreign influences, and money laundering. The Cuellars are alleged to have accepted nearly $600,000 in this scheme.
Video Vault
Daily Feed
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.
Game On: Late-Blooming Comedy “BASEketball” Coming to H-Town’s Arthouse Cult Cafe
Tickets for the Sept. 27th showing of this underrated sports satire are $16 for the public and $10 for members.
Smithtown Duo Excel at QB Challenge
This past week there was no shortage of standouts at the 2025 Long Island Boys Quarterback Challenge.