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$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.
Statewide holiday toy, clothing, and food drive is underway
New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need across New York began on November 1, 2025 and ends on December 5, 2025.
Gates disavows climate alarmist ideology. Will Hochul follow?
In a surprising move, after spending nearly $2 billion in climate change initiatives, Bill Gates is reversing course.
The party’s over for the Democrats, says Cuomo
The Democrat party is lost, disconnected, and alienated from the working-class Americans it once represented, says Andrew Cuomo.
Law firm donates high-tech golf cart to state park police
Park Police gain an edge on the course with a new golf cart donation.
History making poll shows Stefanik leading Hochul
For the first time in decades, a Republican leads a sitting Democrat governor.
NY Civil Service exam now accepts experience, not just degrees
New York is modernizing the qualifications for 800 job titles to allow experience to be used as a job qualification.
Long Island University wins state grant award
Long Island University is set to receive $1,512,760 in state grants.
Mamdani funding blurs line between charity and politics
White Collar Fraud’s latest on Mamdani.
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Burner Prudenti Law: Put Life Insurance in a Trust?
Depending on your goals, it may make sense to transfer ownership of your whole life insurance policy to a trust.