News by Joseph T. Burns

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Jan 18, 2025

Can Andrew Cuomo be the "Comeback Kid?"

The Democratic primary for New York City mayor is on June 24, and should he enter the race, Andrew Cuomo, like his competitors, would need to begin the arduous process of collecting petition signatures on February 25.

Apr 3, 2024

Guest Editorial: Do Not Let Illegal Immigrants Vote

After suffering losses in State Supreme Court and at the Appellate Division, supporters of the New York City law to allow illegal immigrants and noncitizens to vote in local elections filed their notice of appeal with New York's highest court, the Court of Appeals. 

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Education

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.


Local

Shock Value Shenanigans: Coram Prankster, 21, Charged for Centereach Disturbances

Kyle Vazquez was arrested in Centereach on Monday night at 8:20 p.m., and was charged with three counts of Dissemination of an Unlawful Surveillance Image in the First Degree, three counts of Unlawful Surveillance in the Second Degree, and two counts of Criminal Tampering.


Staten Island mother sues NYPD over alleged false arrest during custody exchange

A Staten Island woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of New York and several unidentified NYPD officers, alleging she was wrongfully arrested during a court-ordered custody exchange.