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New Grants Available to Veterans Organizations
Governor Hochul announced a new round of funding to for veterans’ organizations across the state.
Hochul Pushes for Discovery Rule Changes in Domestic Violence Cases
Governor Kathy Hochul is sounding the alarm and asking for changes in discovery rules for domestic violence cases in New York State.
Ban on Facemasks in Public May Be Coming to New York
Governor Kathy Hochul is renewing her push to ban facemasks in public.
Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon Are Getting Their Day in Court
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is embroiled in two lawsuits resulting from its raid on the home of Mark Longo and the killing of his pets.
Stopping Illegal Aliens from Voting
Illegal immigrants voting is the topic of Assemblyman Joe DeStefano’s latest op-op.
Hochul Gets 30-Day Reprieve on Congestion Pricing Scheme
The White House gave Governor Kathy Hochul until March 21 to end her Congestion Pricing tax scheme.
This Just In – Only Citizens Can Vote in NY
New York's highest state court, the Court of Appeals, has affirmed that voting is limited to citizens.
Long Islands Wins State Revitalization Grants
Farmingdale is the Long Island winner of a $4.5 million grant from New York State’s NY Forward program.
Backyard Burn Ban is in Effect
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14.
DeStefano Named to Key Committee
He’ll have a seat at the transportation table for Long Island.
NYSDOT Commissioner Provides Rt. 347 Bridge Update, Calls for More Labor Safety
Department of Transporation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez revealed that construction on the bridge at the junction of Rt. 346 and Nichols Rd. would commence in 2028.
Gummy Bill Introduced in Move to Protect Kids from Edible Cannabis
NYS Senator Dean Murray (R,C-Medford) and Assemblywoman Giglio (R,C-Riverhead) are working together on legislation in response to a recent edible cannabis gummy consumption incident involving children at school.
U.S. Border Czar Homan in Albany to Lobby for Stronger State Immigration Laws
He’ll do the job for New York on illegal immigration.
Governor Hochul Endorses ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Smartphone Ban in New York’s Schools
After months of back and forth and listening tours Hochul is ready to say ‘No Smartphones Phones in School’.
Statewide DWI Crack Down During St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
Local sheriff and police departments across the state are cooperating with New York State Troopers to crack down on drunken and impaired drivers during the St. Patrick’s Day season of festivities.
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.
Senator Murray and Co. Say ‘No’ to Return of MTA Payroll Tax
Local Republican representatives resist all restitution proposals regarding the MTA's budget crisis.
State Announces $90 million for Local Governments to Enhance Road Safety and Reduce Fatalities
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $90 million is now available to help local governments enhance safety and reduce fatalities on their roads.
Hochul Vows to “Lead the Resistance” Against President Trump
In a complete about face, Governor Kathy Hochul anointed herself as the new leader of “The Resistance” against President Donald Trump and saying she “will fight back hard” against Trump to keep her controversial Congestion Pricing tax scheme.
Hochul Fires Corrections Officers - One hand giveth, and one hand taketh away!
Governor Kathy Hochul began firing striking New York State Corrections Officers (COs) and retroactively canceling their health insurance for themselves and their families.
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Hikers Trek 80 Miles to Montauk to Save Lives from Colon Cancer
They’re hiking 80 miles along the South Shore’s beaches in a Mission to Montauk.
Lawsuit accuses Freeport police of unconstitutional vehicle seizure scheme
A small village's police department is accused of running an unconstitutional vehicle seizure scheme that exploits motorists for profit. Plaintiff Phillip the Village of Freeport, Police Chief Michael Smith, JCB & Sons, Inc. (operating as Non-Stop Towing & Recovery), Jerome Bonomo, and an unnamed police officer referred to as Officer John Doe #1.
Former Rikers inmate sues NYC, alleging brutal assault due to negligence and understaffing
A former inmate has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and unnamed correction officers, claiming he was brutally assaulted while in custody.