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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.
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
Hochul’s Nuclear Pivot Sparks Debate Over New York’s Energy Future
Two sides go at it over Hochul’s pro-nuclear stance.
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.
From the Suburbs to the Statehouse: State Assembly Republicans Keep Up the Fight
Outnumbered and outgunned, these legislators keep up the fight.
Suffolk County Wins $1 Million NYS Award For Housing Project
Suffolk County Wins $1 Million NYS Award For Housing Project
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
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.
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?
Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief
Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief
New York’s $254 Billion Budget Draws Fire for Reckless Spending, Lack of Transparency
State budget out of whack—Comptroller Tom DiNapoli
Kyra’s Law Gains Senate Approval, But Faces Uncertainty in the Assembly
For the sake of the children, pass Kyra’s Law.
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.
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.
New York’s Government Assisted Suicide Bill Gets Passed and Blasted
New York’s Government Assisted Suicide Bill Gets Passed and Blasted
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.
Summer is Here – Many Can Visit NY State Parks for Free/Discounted
Summer is Here – Many Can Visit NY State Parks for Free/Discounted
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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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
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.
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.