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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.
$100 Million Statewide Child Care Access Program Announced
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a major new investment aimed at expanding child care access across New York State. The $100 million Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program, unveiled this week, is designed to increase the availability of quality child care and create between 6,000 and 10,000 new seats for families.
Crime Victims Roundtable Urges Statewide Reforms
When it comes to taking care of crime victims, statewide reforms are needed.
State reps nail down $10 Million to fight Mastic Beach flooding
Community effort to secure $10 million for Mastic Beach.
SNAP benefits too easily lost to thieves
SNAP benefits are flowing again after the government shutdown has been resolved. But, that means fraudsters are back to work, too.
New SUNY tuition program for military starting Spring 2026
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the launch of the SUNY Military Tuition Rate Program.
No boots for you!
This is the first full winter where New York prohibitions against some outdoor clothing for severe cold/wet conditions is in effect.
Holocaust Center warns of rising danger after Mamdani election
Holocaust center sounds warning over antisemitism in wake of Mamdani election.
State funds nonprofit organizations to protect against terrorism
Suffolk County is included in the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated high-risk urban areas.
Statewide ramifications of NYC electing socialist Mamdani
While Long Island remains reliably red, its heavily populated city neighbors tend to swing the entire state blue.
Socialist Mamdani takes the win as Mayor of New York City
Socialist Zohran Mamdani has won the mayor’s office in the largest city in the United States – New York City.
New York ranks among nation’s best in lung cancer care
The American Lung Association in New York released the 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” report and New York ranks well in some categories.
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Suffolk GOP Issues Tax Day Message
We lead here in Suffolk to make our communities “Safer, and More Affordable.”