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Mattera Thanks Crews After Record Blizzard
New York State State Senator Mario Mattera thanked the New York State Department of Transportation crews and Suffolk County Highway and Grounds Maintenance workers this week for their efforts clearing roads during one of the most intense winter storms to hit the region in years.
Murray Backs GOP Plan to Tackle Housing Costs
Warning that New York’s housing market is pushing families out of the state, Long Island State Senator Dean Murray called for sweeping reforms to make homeownership more attainable.
Albany Bill Bans ICE Contracts
State bill would ban local governments from entering into contracts with ICE.
Kassar Praises Trump’s State of the Union
President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address drew enthusiastic support from New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard “Gerry” Kassar, who said the speech offered a compelling choice for the nation’s future.
Lawmakers Sound Alarm On Soaring Energy Costs
Action at the State Capitol: Lawmakers sound the alarm on rising energy costs.
NYS AG Issues Blizzard Consumer Protection Alerts
As record snowfall and blizzard-like conditions blanket much of New York and Suffolk County, New York State Attorney General Letitia James issued consumer alerts aimed at protecting homeowners and tenants navigating the aftermath of the storm.
DeStefano Earns Nod for Fifth Assembly Term
Suffolk County Republicans have once again nominated State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano to run for reelection, backing the Medford Republican for a fifth term representing the 3rd Assembly District.
Murray Blasts Cannabis Zoning Changes Near Schools
State Sen. Dean Murray rose on the Senate floor to oppose Senate Bill S9155, legislation that changes how New York measures the distance between adult-use marijuana dispensaries and nearby schools and houses of worship.
Blakeman Wins GOP Nod for Governor
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the New York State Republican Party’s nomination for governor Tuesday, pledging to unite Republicans across the state to defeat Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in November.
Komatireddy Vows Tough-on-Crime AG Campaign
Saritha Komatireddy, the Republican nominee for New York State Attorney General, pledged a return to tough-on-crime enforcement as she addressed delegates at the New York State Republican Party convention at the Garden City Hotel in Nassau County.
Hernandez Touts American Dream in Comptroller Bid
Joseph Hernandez, the Republican nominee for New York State Comptroller, told party delegates that his candidacy is rooted in the American dream that brought him to the United States as a child refugee.
Garcia: Future of Empire State “In Your Hands”
Suffolk County Republican Chairman Jesse Garcia delivered an energetic call to action at the New York State Republican Convention in Garden City, telling delegates that the future of New York rests squarely in their hands
Ortt: Suffolk Model Can Lift Blakeman Statewide
New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt opened his remarks at the New York State Republican Convention by pointing to Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine as proof that Republicans can win, and govern, in dark blue New York.
Giglio Presses Mental Health Reforms at Budget Hearing
Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio called for greater accountability and targeted workforce investments during a Mental Hygiene public budget hearing held in Albany, warning that increased spending has not yet translated into timely care for many New Yorkers.
DeStefano Urges Action on Veteran Suicide Prevention
New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano joined state and local officials and veteran advocates at the New York State Capitol for a bipartisan press conference highlighting veteran mental health and suicide prevention, an issue speakers described as an urgent and ongoing crisis across New York.
Mattera, MTA Boss Erupt in Screaming Fare Evasion Showdown
State Senator Mario Mattera didn’t back down as he confronted Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber in a fiery Albany budget hearing that erupted into one of the most dramatic moments of this year’s legislative session.
Bellport Community Center Reopens After Major Renovations
The Village of Bellport Community Center has completed major renovations after receiving $187,500 in state grant funding, village officials announced.
Blakeman Vows Hochul Must Go in Conservative Keynote
Former President Donald Trump called Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman just before he took the stage at the New York State Conservative Party conference in Albany, giving the Republican gubernatorial hopeful an extra burst of momentum before he took the stage as keynote speaker.
Borrello Calls Conservatives ‘Warriors’ in Albany Speech
NYS State Senator George Borrello delivered a fiery call to action at the New York State Conservative Party’s annual conference in Albany, portraying conservatives as embattled “warriors” fighting what he described as an ideological takeover in state government.
Dominic Carter: Black Conservatives Must Leave Democrats Behind
TV journalist and radio host Dominic Carter brought an impassioned message to the New York State Conservative Party’s annual conference in Albany, blending personal history with sharp political critique.
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WFHS Showcases Programs at CTE Expo
William Floyd High School recently opened its doors to future career-minded students during its annual Career and Technical Education Expo, showcasing the breadth of opportunities available through its growing CTE program.