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Public weighs in on state energy plan
Long Island weighs in on New York’s energy future.
Your NYS refund check is on the way
Did you file your taxes early in 2023? If you did, you are first on the list to receive your NYS inflation refund check.
Restoring Cupsogue: wetlands win state funding
Wetland health a top environmental concern.
New York ranks #50 in business friendliness
The ‘Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change’ has been released by The Public Policy Institute of New York (PPI), and it doesn't have good news
$140 million in state broadband funding aiding Suffolk
Better access to the Internet is coming to Suffolk County and across New York.
New York’s Medicaid Mismanagement Is an Outrage By Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano
Albany keeps shoveling taxpayer dollars out the window.
Assemblyman Joe DeStefano gives blood during a recent donor event.
All out effort to give blood, save lives.
State Grants Long-Delayed 9/11 Disability Benefits to Widow of Suffolk Deputy Sheriff
Long-awaited benefits finally approved for a Suffolk Sheriff deputy who served at Ground Zero.
Hochul Tells Black Congregation - “Don't stop by the liquor store.”
Over the weekend, Governor Kathy Hochul gave an address from the pulpit at True Bethel Baptist Church. Her speech was billed as “Discussing the State of America”.
Vape Violators Fall in State Crackdown
Two vape shops on Long Island are named in vape shop takedown by the State.
They’ll Be Working on the Roads
Sure, it’s a pain in the neck now, but the Sunrise Highest repair work will be worth it.
Paws of War Hosts Retirement for K9 Vet, Reunites Him with Original Handler
This year marked five years of active service for Remco, who was congratulated by a sea of Veterans, first-responders, Martucci’s family and general supporters of Paws of War and their greater mission at hand.
Suffolk County to Get over $4.7 Million for Youth Employment Program
Over $4.7 million is coming to Suffolk County to provide year-round job opportunities and valuable training to at-risk youth.
Comptroller DiNapoli Honored by Italian American Organization
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award.
Senators Urge Parole Board to Reject Rule Change They Say Endangers Public Safety
State Parole Board ignores the legislature, moves ahead with its own rules.
Assemblyman DeStefano Hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Bellport
“You never know what the street will tell you:” Coffee with a Cop in Bellport
State Officials Outraged Over “No-Bail” Release in Cannabis Poisoning
Charged with poisoning children, pusher walks free thanks to cashless bail.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.
New York State is $34 Billion in the Hole – That's Billion with a “B”!
New York State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli sounded the alarm that NY’s finances are in big trouble.
Blue-State Gerrymandering Comes at Red-State Expense
Republican-led states say they’re being shortchanged by flawed census data that boosts Democratic strongholds—threatening fair representation and shifting political power away from red America.
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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 County on the hook for $112 million after losing lawsuit
Suffolk County is on the losing end of a $112 million jury award involving 674 immigrants that were unlawfully held and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Holocaust Center calls on second generation to carry torch
Holocaust survivors are looking to the second generation to combat hate and intolerance.