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Automatic Voter Registration in New York is Coming - Two Years Late
What is AVR? AVR takes the individual’s decision to register to vote out of their hands and gives state agencies the mandate to register you to vote. This means that if you interact with the Department of Motor Vehicles, state social service agencies, or SUNY you will be registered to vote unless you specifically opt-out at that time.
Cuomo Lashes out at Congestion Pricing
Now Cuomo is knocking the incredibly unpopular Congestion tax as he looks to make a political comeback and run for Mayor of New York City. Now that it suits his political path,
Get Help to Stop Smoking in 2025
Suffolk County wants to help you stop smoking and it won’t cost you a cent. The program begins on January 9th. The county’s smoking cessation program is a seven-week course that uses a comprehensive approach to the treatment of tobacco product dependence. All cessation groups and programs are supervised by a nurse practitioner, and services are provided to residents at no cost.
New Down-Payment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers in New York
The awards will help low—and moderate-income homeowners make their homes safe and accessible and provide down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.
New York Reacts to the Death of President Jimmy Carter
People from across the country and the globe shared their condolences for the family and their gratitude for his service to the nation in the Navy, as Governor of Georgia, President of the United States, and perhaps most fondly as what many call ‘The Best Ex-President Ever”.
Musk Calls for Hochul to be Recalled Over Subway Safety Posts
Musk took to the social media platform he owns, Twitter/X, and demanded that New York voters “recall” Hochul and remove her from office.
Looking forward to 2025
I also look forward to January 20th and the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. These last four years have been rough on us, many people we know, and for our country as a whole, and that has created a lot of daily stress we didn’t always recognize. After the election, when a sigh of relief was had, the realization of the effects of a failed presidency were apparent. A sense of relief and optimism took hold and our mood shifted.
National Fuel Gas Hikes Rates to Comply with New York’s Green New Deal
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) approved National Fuel Gas's request to increase its base delivery rates and charges for gas service effective Jan. 1, 2025. Under the agreement, National Fuel cannot request any further increases to its base delivery rates before Oct. 1, 2027.
Hochul Doubles Down on New York’s Green New Deal Laws
New York plans to collect $75 billion over twenty-five years for climate change adaptation from what they say are ‘the parties most responsible for causing the climate crisis - big oil and gas companies’. The bill was carried by Democrats Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz.
Plug Could be Pulled on All Electric Home Legislation
Governor Kathy Hochul seemingly backtraced in recent comments on the All-electric House Green New Deal initiative perhaps bending to both reality and the unpopularity and lack of reliability of this expensive initiative.
Christmas Brings Back Memories and Looks Forward Too
It’s not hard to let the melancholy feelings take the lead from time to time. At the same time, life marches forward whether you are standing still or not, and for all the grief, sadness, and loss, we have so many things to celebrate and goodness to embrace.
Will Hochul’s Hand Picked Lieutenant Governor Run Against Her?
Normally, most folks don’t know who the Lt. Gov. is – maybe even the Governor forgets once in a while - they take such a back seat attending minor ribbon cutting and events. But not, Delgado. As reported in the New York Times, a review of Delgado’s schedule before the election shows he was ramping up his campaign events, and post-election he is busy with TV interviews, and publishing guest opinion pieces.
Hochul Turns Down the Heat in Schools Across NYS
The law (S3397-A/A9011-A) establishes 88 degrees as the maximum temperature in classrooms and support services spaces and requires a plan for the removal of students and staff from these spaces. Where it is practical for the school district to do so, it also creates a definition of extreme heat condition days as well as a standard to measure room temperature.
Ronkonkoma Commapy to Close, Impacting 186 Jobs
A required WARN notice was filed with the New York State Department of Labor saying 186 workers will be affected which is the entirety of the workforce. The plant will close February 24, 2025.
X Kills the Bill
Musk used X to telegraph the message about the bad CR bill to the American public. Before Mush bought X, which was heavily censored, it is likely this message would have been muted if heard at all. X, now being an open and uncensored platform, changed all of that. Common-sense messaging is no longer buried or canceled, and regular moderate and conservative users have a voice.
Final Numbers Show Trump Expands the Map in New York Crushing Harris in Suffolk County
The final presidential election numbers are in and it’s not close in Suffolk County. Trump lagged behind Harris by just shy of ten points expanding the Republican map in New York.
Follow These Safety Tips for Fire-free Holidays
The Christmas and holiday season is filled with fun and family, but don’t forget to pay attention to some basic safety tips along the way.
Nearly 60% Want Hochul Out
A recent Sienna Poll delivers bad news to Governor Kathy Hochul and a blow to Democrat policies generally.
Government Wins and Pets Lose in Latest Court Ruling
New York State, and Governor Kathy Hochul, won a court ruling over a law they claim helps pets, but in reality drives egregious pet mill operations underground.
Beloved William Floyd Coach Killed in Car Crash
Hearts are heavy across the William Floyd School District, as they confirmed the tragic loss of their much-beloved boys’ varsity assistant basketball coach, Darrell Sumpter, in a car crash on Sunrise Highway.
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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.