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New York State News
Statewide holiday toy, clothing, and food drive is underway
New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need across New York began on November 1, 2025 and ends on December 5, 2025.
NY Bullet Aid to Benefit Eastport-South Manor Science Program
The Eastport-South Manor Central School District received $30,000 in bullet aid from New York State, thanks to Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio.
Free Air Conditioners for Essential Health Plan Members with Asthma
Governor Kathy Hochul announced new resources to help some New Yorkers with asthma when the summer heat begins to hit.
Hochul Spins Budget Deal, While Lawmakers Say "Not So Fast!"
Gov. Hochul jumps the gun on budget announcement, details yet to be released.
New Grants Available to Veterans Organizations
Governor Hochul announced a new round of funding to for veterans’ organizations across the state.
New York’s Local Wine and Spirits Stores Threatened by Proposed Bill in Albany
Local wine and liquor storeowners fear a bill in the New York State legislature that would allow wine sales in grocery stores will put them out of business.
New York Wants to Spend Taypayer Funds for Trans Surgery for Inmates and Put Men in Women’s Prisons
New York’s Senate and Assembly have both introduced bills (S1049/A5478) that would use your tax dollars to pay for transgender surgeries for prisoners.
Hochul Announces Grants for Coastal Storm Preparedness and Green Energy Projects
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $80 million in new grant funding communities for ‘climate resiliency’ projects. Hochul also announced final permits were being approved for a large-scale renewable (wind/solar) energy project making it the 20th ‘Clean Energy” project approved since 2021.
Flag on the Screenplay: NY Moviegoers Misread Open Caption Theater Proposal Meant to Aid Hard-of-Hearing Community
Government officials are leaning toward mandating major movie theater chains not just in NYC—but eventually statewide–to offer open captioned screenings for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
Movin’ on Out of Suffolk County
Nassau and Suffolk are third in the top five of ‘outbound’ counties with 76% of people who are moving, moving out of the County as opposed to another residence within the County.
A DOGE for New York?
The Washington DOGE is uncovering billions in federal waste. Do we need a New York DOGE? The taxpayers think so.
New Charges for Accused Murder Monster
Another victim of accused murder monster Rex A. Heuermann has been announced by District Attorney Raymond Tierney, bringing the total of women he allegedly killed to seven.
Daniel Penny – NOT GUILTY
Daniel Penny is found NOT GUILTY of criminally negligent homicide in a unanimous jury verdict.
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Suffolk GOP Issues Tax Day Message
We lead here in Suffolk to make our communities “Safer, and More Affordable.”
William Floyd Students Sweep State Youth Conference
The William Floyd High School delegation delivered a standout performance at the 90th annual New York State YMCA Youth and Government Conference in Albany, earning top honors and multiple statewide leadership positions.
Sheriff’s Office Graduates Spring Intern Class
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office marked a milestone this week as a group of college students completed an intensive internship program designed to provide a firsthand look at careers in law enforcement and corrections.