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Jul 9, 2025

The Great New York State Fair Tickets Go on Sale

Get ready to take the family on a summer field trip to the Great New York State Fair.

Jul 8, 2025

Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon Effect Change After They Were Killed By DEC

Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon Effect Change After They Were Killed By DEC

Jul 7, 2025

Hochul’s Nuclear Pivot Sparks Debate Over New York’s Energy Future

Two sides go at it over Hochul’s pro-nuclear stance.

Jul 3, 2025

The Biggest Loser of New York’s Democratic Primary Wasn’t Even on the Ballot

The real loser — and the one with the most to lose in 2026 — is Governor Kathy Hochul.

Jul 3, 2025

From the Suburbs to the Statehouse: State Assembly Republicans Keep Up the Fight

Outnumbered and outgunned, these legislators keep up the fight.

Jul 3, 2025

Suffolk County Wins $1 Million NYS Award For Housing Project

Suffolk County Wins $1 Million NYS Award For Housing Project

Jul 2, 2025

Hochul Announces New York State Pays Off Multi-Billion Dollar Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Debt

Governor Kathy Hochul stood with the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, AFL-CIO to announce New York State has paid off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan

Jun 23, 2025

New Yorkers Furious as Democrats Allocate $4.3 Billion for Illegal Immigrants, $50 Million for Deportation Lawyers

Gov. Hochul and the Democrats plan to shovel $4.3 billion in taxpayer dollars at illegal immigrants, including $50 million for lawyers to avoid deportation.

Jun 20, 2025

Bill to Help Full Gospel Assembly of God Church

A tax break for a deserving church.

Jun 19, 2025

Unclaimed Funds Could Be Yours!

The New York State Comptrollers office holds more than $20 billion in lost money. Every day New York State returns $2 million to those who file claims. Is any yours?

Jun 19, 2025

Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief

Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief

Jun 17, 2025

New York’s $254 Billion Budget Draws Fire for Reckless Spending, Lack of Transparency

State budget out of whack—Comptroller Tom DiNapoli

Jun 16, 2025

Kyra’s Law Gains Senate Approval, But Faces Uncertainty in the Assembly

For the sake of the children, pass Kyra’s Law.

Jun 16, 2025

A Justice System in Chaos — How Progressive Democrat Policies Have Endangered New York

Just how bad does crime in New York have to get before these politicians wake up.

Jun 12, 2025

Stefanik Grills Hochul Over Migrant Crimes in Explosive D.C. Hearing: “She Created This Crisis”

Stefanik lets barbs fly during Gov. Hochul’s sanctuary state testimony.

Jun 12, 2025

New York’s Government Assisted Suicide Bill Gets Passed and Blasted

New York’s Government Assisted Suicide Bill Gets Passed and Blasted

Jun 10, 2025

DOGE Report – Musk Exits, DOGE Continues

DOGE Report – Musk Exits, DOGE Continues

Jun 9, 2025

NY Bullet Aid to Benefit Eastport-South Manor Science Program

The Eastport-South Manor Central School District received $30,000 in bullet aid from New York State, thanks to Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio.

Jun 9, 2025

Summer is Here – Many Can Visit NY State Parks for Free/Discounted

Summer is Here – Many Can Visit NY State Parks for Free/Discounted

Jun 6, 2025

Suffolk County Eligible for Additional Supportive Housing Funding

Suffolk County Supportive Housing projects are eligible for substantial new funding in the recently passed New York State FY26 budget.

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Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off

This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.


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Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling

The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.