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DeStefano Urges Action on Veteran Suicide Prevention
New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano joined state and local officials and veteran advocates at the New York State Capitol for a bipartisan press conference highlighting veteran mental health and suicide prevention, an issue speakers described as an urgent and ongoing crisis across New York.
Mattera, MTA Boss Erupt in Screaming Fare Evasion Showdown
State Senator Mario Mattera didn’t back down as he confronted Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber in a fiery Albany budget hearing that erupted into one of the most dramatic moments of this year’s legislative session.
Bellport Community Center Reopens After Major Renovations
The Village of Bellport Community Center has completed major renovations after receiving $187,500 in state grant funding, village officials announced.
Blakeman Vows Hochul Must Go in Conservative Keynote
Former President Donald Trump called Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman just before he took the stage at the New York State Conservative Party conference in Albany, giving the Republican gubernatorial hopeful an extra burst of momentum before he took the stage as keynote speaker.
Borrello Calls Conservatives ‘Warriors’ in Albany Speech
NYS State Senator George Borrello delivered a fiery call to action at the New York State Conservative Party’s annual conference in Albany, portraying conservatives as embattled “warriors” fighting what he described as an ideological takeover in state government.
Dominic Carter: Black Conservatives Must Leave Democrats Behind
TV journalist and radio host Dominic Carter brought an impassioned message to the New York State Conservative Party’s annual conference in Albany, blending personal history with sharp political critique.
Kassar Urges Conservatives to Defeat Hochul in 2026
New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard “Gerry” Kassar opened the party’s 2026 annual conference with an optimistic message about growth, organization, and the high political stakes ahead in what he called a historic election year.
Report: New York Gets F for Tobacco Prevention Funding
New York received mixed marks in the American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of Tobacco Control” report, with the organization warning that the state is falling short in key areas of the fight against smoking.
7.3M Project Begins to Upgrade Suffolk County Bridges
The NYS Department of Transportation has begun a $7.3 million project to restore and extend the life of five bridges in Suffolk County, replacing deteriorated joints and making repairs to improve safety and reliability for Long Island motorists.
Hochul Proposes $260B Budget Focused on Affordability
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a proposed $260 billion state budget that she said is designed to make New York more affordable for working families while preparing the state for economic uncertainty from Washington.
GOP Blasts Hochul’s $260B Budget as Bloated, Unaffordable
Republican and conservative leaders sharply criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $260 billion state budget, calling it bloated, irresponsible and a major driver of New York’s affordability crisis.
New York Seeks More Volunteer Firefighters Amid Decline
New York’s volunteer fire and emergency services are facing a gradual decline in personnel, prompting renewed efforts to recruit and retain volunteers across the state.
NY Brings In More Cash But Spending Is Spiraling
New York State is bringing in more tax money than expected this year, according to a new report from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, a sign that the state’s finances are stable temporarily, but fiscal danger lies ahead as big spending pressures loom.
Federal Counterterrorism Funds Fully Restored To New York
It’s one of the top terrorism targets in the world and now, New York is getting the federal funds it deserves.
Electric Rates Soar Under New York’s Green Energy Mandates
Green New Deal: higher rates no environmental impact.
Gas Hookup Rule Repeal Threat to Affordability
They’re at it again. Repealing the gas hookup rule will make New York even more expensive.
Rising Sunrise Wind Costs Will Fall on Ratepayers, Taxpayers
Into the big unknown: the cost of Sunrise Wind.
Senate Republicans Host Suffolk Affordability Roundtable
Affordability was the topic of a state Senate roundtable.
Officials Rally to Push PROTECT Act
The PROTECT Act is being pushed by local officials to combat the crime wave caused by cashless bail.
Billions Leave New York in Overseas Transfers
The foreign cash drain from New York is in the billions.
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Insurance companies accuse medical providers of fraudulent billing and kickback scheme
A group of insurance companies has filed a lawsuit against several medical professionals and corporations, alleging a widespread scheme involving fraudulent billing for unnecessary treatments.