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Three Clowns in a Room: State Budget Circus Continues
New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar perfectly summed up the dysfunction better known as passing an on-time budget in Albany, when he called the secretive, closed door process as "budget shenanigans."
Public Sector Pays As Hochul Hauls in Millions
Public service sure is paying off for New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her husband Bill. Full disclosure, I know both personally.
Shouldering the Cost: Who Will Foot the Bill for Hochul's Green Agenda?
In the corridors of power in New York, a fierce debate is underway. The state is grappling with the financial realities of Governor Kathy Hochul's ambitious green energy agenda. This discourse is not just fueled by environmental aspirations but also by mounting concerns over the economic burden and public backlash. The key players in this debate are the Governor's administration, environmental advocates, and critics of the state's climate policies.
Cops Kick Hochul Out of Wake for Fallen Officer
At the solemn gathering at a Massapequa Funeral Home on Long Island, the hasty departure of New York Governor Kathy Hochul from the wake of slain New York City Police Officer Jonathan Diller sparked a chorus of claps from bystanders, captured in video footage. A mere ten minutes after her arrival, this abrupt exit cast a shadow over the somber proceedings, leaving many questioning the sincerity of political support in times of tragedy.
Taxpayer Money for Migrants: NYC Mayor Faces Backlash!
New York City's latest initiative, a six-week pilot program doling out preloaded debit cards to migrants for necessities like food and baby supplies, is under fire for its hefty contract and perceived handouts. While city officials defend it as a trial run, critics decry it as a misuse of taxpayer funds and an incentive for illegal immigration.
Stopping Anti Semitism in its Ugly Tracks
Even before the horrific attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7th of last year, the New York State Republican Senate Minority created an "antisemitism working group" with the goal of collecting a report on rampant discrimination and attacks on Jews across New York State.
The Rise, Fall, and Lonely Death of Sheldon Silver
No one knows the power, anger, and wretched wrath Sheldon Silver once yielded in the halls of Albany more than former Democratic New York State Assemblyman Michael "Mickey" Kearns.
Guest Editorial: Do Not Let Illegal Immigrants Vote
After suffering losses in State Supreme Court and at the Appellate Division, supporters of the New York City law to allow illegal immigrants and noncitizens to vote in local elections filed their notice of appeal with New York's highest court, the Court of Appeals.
They Will Never Forget Cuomo's Disastrous COVID Decision
Still pressing for answers four years later, state legislators marked the anniversary of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to send COVID victims to nursing homes, leading to the deaths of nearly 15,000 seniors. The infamous order was a public health catastrophe that devastated long-term care facilities and nursing home populations during the pandemic.
Senior Medicare Patrol Issues "Fraud of the Month"
Unauthorized claims related to urinary catheters that weren't ordered by Medicare beneficiaries were exposed as the "Fraud of the Month" by the New York StateWide Senior Action Council. Scammers are targeting seniors and billing for supplies that aren't medically necessary and the council wants to warn seniors and help them file complaints.
New York's Cannabis Operation a Predictable Failure
New York's attempt at legalizing cannabis has been a predictable failure. The state bureaucracy is bad enough when it comes to basic policy items such as infrastructure and taxation, so a complex policy involving the commercial sale of marijuana was destined to be a nightmare.
Hochul Makes Birth Control Available Over the Counter
The New York State Health Department, under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul, issued an order allowing three forms of birth control to be sold over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription.
NYS to Spend $500K Convincing You Climate Change is Real
New York State wants to spend $500,000 on a public relations firm convincing you that climate change is real and to promote state government sponsored clean energy goals.
Hide Fingers: No Bail. Five Finger Discount: Behind Bars
I wish typing this were a sick and twisted joke. Unfortunately it is not.
Calls Intensify For Reparations Committee Members To Resign
White people are to blame for destroying the planet while black people try to save it.
Let the Budget Battle Begin: Legislature Releases Spending Plan
The fiscal gauntlets have been thrown down. The proposals are in. Now Democratic New York State lawmakers have a tight, tight window in order to pass an on-time budget by April 1st.
Grants Available for Home Improvements Through EmPower+
Both homeowners and renters can get grants for energy upgrades and other improvements through the state's Empower+ Program. The goal is to conserve energy and help make living in New York more affordable.
John Jay Study Details Cashless Bail Risks
A recent study by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice shows a whopping 66% of individuals with a prior arrest who were detained and released in New York's suburban and upstate communities as a result of changes in the state's bail laws went on to be re-arrested within two years.
Low-Interest Loans Available in Wake of January Storm
Those impacted by the heavy rain and high winds from the January 9-10 storm can now apply for low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration, local legislators have announced. To assist residents in obtaining the funds, in-person loan Outreach Centers will be open until March 29 at the Mastic Recreation Center and Babylon Town Hall.
Your Cheatin' Heart Can Lead to the Slammer in NYS
Right now if you're caught cheating on your husband or wife in New York State, you could face not only an angry and spurned spouse, but 90 days in jail..
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Miller Leads Three Village Swim
The Three Village boys swimming and diving team captured its league championship and finished third at the County Championships last week, capping an outstanding overall season. The Patriots showcased depth and consistency all winter and were rewarded with multiple postseason qualifications and record-breaking performances.