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Nov 27, 2024

New York State Senator Suggests Parts of NY Should Secede From the Union

State Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) has sounded the alarm that there are mere weeks left for New York to gird itself against Donald Trump becoming president again and parts of NY may want to think about seceding to Canada.

Nov 27, 2024

New York State Backs Measure Adding $20-30,000 to Each Newly Built House

New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council has proposed a mandate for all of New York requiring automatic fire sprinkler systems to be installed in every newly built home. Contractors that do this work estimate between $20-30,000 additional for every new home. The price may be more expensive depending on the region of the state.

Nov 27, 2024

Ban on Pet Stores Selling of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits Set to Begin in New York

In what the state calls an effort to stop dangerous and cruel breeding operations of much-beloved cats and dogs, it is banning commercial pet shops from selling these animal companions. Pet rabbits are also part of the ban.

Nov 24, 2024

Energy Report by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano

The overhaul of the state's energy system by New York's Democrats is shaping up to be a disaster. Their goals are alarming to nearly everyone who has looked at them objectively. Now, two new reports reinforce the blatant unworkability of their plans.

Nov 24, 2024

Plaintiff alleges restaurant operators violated ADA due to accessibility barriers

A lawsuit has been filed against two businesses for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over accessibility issues at a restaurant in South Ozone Park, New York.

Nov 22, 2024

State Senator Murray Back in the State Capital

"As the Ranking Minority member of the Senate's "Economic Development, Commerce and Small Business Committee", I spent the day in Albany in hearings, examining and evaluating the economic impacts of tax incentive programs to determine the extent of the benefits they provide to our economy and our communities. We must make sure that if we are providing taxpayer funded incentives, they must produce real results," said Senator Murray.

Nov 21, 2024

Congestion Pricing Tax Scheme Makes a Comeback

Congestion Pricing Tax Scheme Makes a Comeback

Nov 19, 2024

Suffolk County Arts Organizations Win Big with NYS Arts Funding Awards

Suffolk County Arts Organizations Win Big with NYS Arts Funding Awards

Nov 17, 2024

New York Democrat Wants to Saddle Shooting Ranges With New Mandates

New York Democrat Wants to Saddle Shooting Ranges With New Mandates

Nov 16, 2024

Red Flag Fire Warning for Long Island as Drought Conditions Persist

With a Red Flag fire warning in effect for Long Island due to a pervasive lack of rain, the state has called for a "Burn Ban" until the end of the month. The mandate comes as the largest wildfire in New York since 2008 burns in Orange County across the New Jersey line. 

Nov 16, 2024

Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and SCCC Increase Enrollment

 Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and SCCC Increase Enrollment

Nov 15, 2024

Hochul Blasted For Bringing Back Congestion Pricing Scheme

Trump, Fitzpatrick, and Kassar all Say New York Must Stop Looking to More Taxation as the Answer for Every Problem

Nov 15, 2024

DMV Reminds New Yorkers REAL ID Deadline Less Than 6 Months Away

The deadline to get your REAL ID is creeping up and to avoid delays and the last minute rush, give yourself the holiday gift of a REAL ID.

Nov 12, 2024

Zeldin Tagged to be in Trump's Cabinet as EPA Administrator

Zeldin Tagged to be in Trump's Cabinet as EPA Administrator

Nov 12, 2024

Trump Taps NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be UN Ambassador

Trump Taps NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be UN Ambassador

Nov 11, 2024

Regents Exams are one Step Closer to Being History

Regents Exams are one Step Closer to Being History

Nov 8, 2024

New York Conservative Party Secures Ballot Status with Strong Showing in Trump Votes

New York Conservative Party Secures Ballot Status with Strong Showing in Trump Votes

Nov 7, 2024

Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon are Dead at the Hands of Government Agents

Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon are Dead at the Hands of Government Agents

Nov 6, 2024

Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences

Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences

Nov 6, 2024

Gillibrand Bests LI's Sapraicone for Federal Re-election; GOP Breaks Supermajority in State Senate

Though Gillibrand—in office since 2009—had rallied about 67% of the votes at the time The Associated Press had called the race in her favor, after further counting and consideration, her winning total stands today at 58.41%.

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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

Warrant Executed in Bay Shore – 25 Dogs Rescued

Suffolk County SPCA and police rescued 25 dogs from a Bay Shore home in “unsanitary and inhumane conditions."


Local

LI Legend Billy Joel’s Past Loves and Languish Tackled in Sprawling New Doc

Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin cut together “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” in express collaboration with the titular man of the hour, nay, 5 hours’ worth of said enlightening BTS entertainment—and then some.