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Iran War Gives Hochul An Excuse For New York’s High Energy Costs
The war in Iran is good news for Gov. Hochul.
Repowering Plants Signals Shift In State Energy Policy
Long Island power plants may get a new lease on life.
South Shore Press Investigation Spurs Call For Statewide Nonprofit Probe
Seneca Babcock may be the tip of the iceberg for non-profit problems in New York.
Democrats Kneecap Hochul’s Insurance Reduction Plan
Hochul’s auto insurance relief plan ignored in senate budget bill.
Nonprofit Implodes 24 Hours After SSP Fraud Exposé
Less than 24 hours after the South Shore Press published an explosive investigation exposing years of missing financial filings and alarming audit red flags at a multi-million dollar nonprofit in NYS Governor Kathy Hochul's hometown, the organization’s Executive Director resigned, and now the agency itself is shutting down.
Albany Budget Plan Sparks Long Island Backlash
State budget proposals keeps the money flowing off Long Island.
NY Nonprofit Boss Resigns After Santos Exposé
After a South Shore Press investigation went online exposing years of missing nonprofit filings and alarming audit red flags, the focus of our investigation resigned.
Hochul, James Asleep as Big Nonprofit Skips Tax, Legal Filings
EXCLUSIVE: Buffalo Nonprofit’s Missing Financial Records Raise “Somali Learning Center–Style” Questions — Could Hochul, James Face Heat?
Leaked Memo Raises Alarm Over NY Energy Costs
A leaked memo from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is intensifying debate in Albany over the cost and feasibility of the state’s climate mandates, with Republican lawmakers warning the policies could significantly increase energy costs for residents and businesses.
Why Hochul’s NYC Bailout Should Go To Tax Relief
If the state has an extra few billion dollars, why should it go to bail out New York City’s fiscal mismanagement?
NY Small Business Optimism Falls Below U.S. Average
Small business owners don’t have a lot of faith in New York.
State to Fast Track Route 25 Resurfacing Project, Make Immediate Pot Hole Repairs
State takes action to fix Middle Country Road
Ortt, GOP Senators Blast New York Energy Mandates
New York Senate Republicans are ramping up criticism of the state’s climate law after a state memo revealed the potential for steep increases in energy costs for residents.
DeStefano Sounds Alarm on Soaring Energy Prices
Assemblyman Joe DeStefano joined fellow Republican lawmakers from the state Assembly and Senate at the Capitol this week to raise concerns about rising energy costs in New York, warning that current state policies could lead to even higher prices for residents and businesses.
SSP Review: Democrats Pleaded With Jeffrey Epstein to Attend Hochul Fundraiser
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s name appears in a tranche of emails included in materials commonly referred to as the “Epstein files,” according to copies of correspondence reviewed by the South Shore Press.
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.
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Jets Have to Get it Right
The New York Jets have a long and storied history when it comes to the NFL Draft, though many fans would admit much of that history includes missed opportunities and disappointing selections. This year, however, the Jets have a chance to reshape the franchise and build a foundation for the next decade in New York.