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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%.
Gillen Gets Back at D'Esposito: An NY-4 Rematch to Remember
The Fourth Congressional District representing Nassau County saw the incumbent D'Esposito utilize his close local Republican party ties as a means to workshop his own campaign as a guest speaker ahead of now President-Elect Donald J. Trump at his historic Nassau Coliseum-held rally.
Suozzi Stays Put, Sails Past Mike LiPetri in NY-3
Suozzi had vacated the same seat he held for three terms when he sought to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul back in 2022. He subsequently won a Special Election earlier this year to reclaim the seat after Santos' expulsion from Congress, and will serve the D.C. post on behalf of NY-3 he knows all too well for the next two years, at the least.
Garbarino Grabs Another Term, Defeats Lubin in the 2nd District
"With Donald Trump as president, a Republican senate, a Republican house, we can close our border, we can lower taxes," Garbarino said in his victory speech at Stereo Garden in Patchogue.
Never Any Doubt in NY-1: LaLota Leaps Past Avlon for Re-election
"I'm so thankful for every one of you," the congressman spoke from the Suffolk County Republican Headquarters stage in Patchogue.
New York State Screws Over Suffolk County Volunteer Fire Departments
Suffolk County Volunteer Fire Departments Frozen Out of Some Funds – Awarded Others
Cuomo Could Be in Cuffs for Lying to Congress
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is accused of lying to Congress. The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has referred Cuomo to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for possible prosecution.
'Caitlyn's Vision' Holds Legislative Breakfast at Suffolk AME's Bohemia Headquarters
The Mastic-located non-profit “strives to help children and other individuals with visual impairments.”
Gas Heating Bills Expected to be Higher this Winter
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) released its projections saying that gas bills will be higher this winter, but those with electric heat will experience a bit of a break.
Just Say No to Prop. 1
Prop. 1 is not about equal rights, it's about granting special rights to certain groups of people and actually harming other groups of people – women and girls in particular.
Golden Day is Coming to New York's Elections
Golden Day is the one day that a New York voter can register to vote and vote on the same day – or sort of vote – by affidavit ballot.
Suffolk County is Graying and Going Back to Work
Older people are going back to work after retirement more than ever – or just not retiring when they planned.
NYS Announces Free SUNY and CUNY Applications for New York Students
In this rough economy, any savings from any place will help regular working families. Application fees can really add up if a student is applying to multiple schools and this is a welcome relief at a time when food and energy costs are crushing the average family budget.
Easy Path for Non-Citizens to Vote in New York
If you want to vote in the upcoming election and can't prove you're a U.S. citizen, no worries: they'll take your word for it.
Prop 1 Opposition Growing
Momentum is growing against a seemingly innocuous proposition on the November ballot that promises to give equal rights to all but, upon further review, will allow for a host of consequences many find undesirable. 
Chronic Absenteesism Plagues Classrooms Across Suffolk County
Common sense and education experts alike agree that the best place for the overwhelming majority of young people to learn is in the classroom. Getting in the way of that is a rash of chronic absenteeism in schools across New York State.
Hochul Gets an "F" on Fiscal Restraint - 2nd Worst in the Nation
The CATO Institute issued its 2024 fiscal report card on United States Governors and gave New York's Governor Kathy Hochul an "F" rating.
School District Honors Lawmaker for 50 Years of Service
Superintendent of Schools Joseph A. Steimel noted that during Assemblyman Thiele's 50 years of public service, his efforts have been instrumental in securing resources and creating policies that benefit the district's schools and community
$3.5 Million Announced to Help Build Back South Shoreline Beaches
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $3.5 million to build back Long Island's South Shoreline beaches. The funding coincides with the first phase of dredging to combat significant beach erosion to help strengthen the shoreline after being pummeled by severe storms.
Local Officials Red Hot After 'Fast and Furious' Incident
Local officials came out in force in response to a town-wide "Fast and Furious" incident that threatened motorists and left a young woman severely injured.
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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.
Suffolk Rolls Out Wellcome Mat to NYC Businesses Worried About Socialist Mandani’s Tax Threats
Can’t take Socialist Mamdani, Move to Suffolk, Romaine says.
Summer of Smooth: Another Shirley Paving Project Completed
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Michael Loguercio have announced the completion of a $400,000 Shirley paving project.