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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano gives blood during a recent donor event.
All out effort to give blood, save lives.
State Grants Long-Delayed 9/11 Disability Benefits to Widow of Suffolk Deputy Sheriff
Long-awaited benefits finally approved for a Suffolk Sheriff deputy who served at Ground Zero.
Hochul Tells Black Congregation - “Don't stop by the liquor store.”
Over the weekend, Governor Kathy Hochul gave an address from the pulpit at True Bethel Baptist Church. Her speech was billed as “Discussing the State of America”.
Vape Violators Fall in State Crackdown
Two vape shops on Long Island are named in vape shop takedown by the State.
They’ll Be Working on the Roads
Sure, it’s a pain in the neck now, but the Sunrise Highest repair work will be worth it.
Paws of War Hosts Retirement for K9 Vet, Reunites Him with Original Handler
This year marked five years of active service for Remco, who was congratulated by a sea of Veterans, first-responders, Martucci’s family and general supporters of Paws of War and their greater mission at hand.
Suffolk County to Get over $4.7 Million for Youth Employment Program
Over $4.7 million is coming to Suffolk County to provide year-round job opportunities and valuable training to at-risk youth.
Comptroller DiNapoli Honored by Italian American Organization
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award.
Senators Urge Parole Board to Reject Rule Change They Say Endangers Public Safety
State Parole Board ignores the legislature, moves ahead with its own rules.
Assemblyman DeStefano Hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Bellport
“You never know what the street will tell you:” Coffee with a Cop in Bellport
State Officials Outraged Over “No-Bail” Release in Cannabis Poisoning
Charged with poisoning children, pusher walks free thanks to cashless bail.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.
New York State is $34 Billion in the Hole – That's Billion with a “B”!
New York State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli sounded the alarm that NY’s finances are in big trouble.
Blue-State Gerrymandering Comes at Red-State Expense
Republican-led states say they’re being shortchanged by flawed census data that boosts Democratic strongholds—threatening fair representation and shifting political power away from red America.
New York Joins Redistricting Showdown as Texas Democrats Flee State
New York reps to Texas legislature runaways: Go home.
Is your license plate peeling apart?
Way back in 2014 the peeling plate fiasco began. Over ten years later there are still a lot of peeling New York State license plates. What’s going on? Why are they still on the road?
Outrage Grows as State Parole Board Weighs Release of NYPD Cop Killer
Cop killer case touches raw nerve nearly 40 years later.
Senate Republicans to Hochul - Unplug NY’s Green New Deal!
Senate Republicans to Hochul - Unplug NY’s Green New Deal!
Veteran Walks 22 Miles to Honor Lives Lost to Suicide
A retired serviceman hit the road for veterans.
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Sarro and McGarvey Named MVPs
Henry Sarro of Sachem North Flaming Arrows and Ryan McGarvey of Sachem East Flaming Arrows were named Most Valuable Players of the annual Ralph Pepe Classic on Saturday afternoon, recognizing standout performances in one of the district’s premier rivalry matchups.