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The United States Postal Service Pitches Big Changes to Stay Solvent
To save $3 billion a year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) wants to make some big changes. USPS hopes to save $30 billion over the next ten years putting the postal service back on solid footing.
Illegal Aliens Have Registered and Are Voting in Ohio – Prosecution Referrals Made
Heading into one of the most contentious, and arguably the most important elections in the modern era, ensuring only legal voters are voting is crucial. To that end, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that he has formally referred evidence of non-citizen voter registrations to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for further review and potential prosecution.
New Legislation Says 'No" to Mask Wearing While Committing a Crime
The days when masked and hooded protestors can terrorize neighborhoods and commit crimes indiscriminately, and without consequence because they have hidden their faces to evade law enforcement, may soon be over in New York.
Cheers! You can now have spirits, cider, and mead shipped to your front door.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.2852A/A.3132A) that allows New York's small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider, and mead to ship directly to consumers in and out of New York.
New York Lawmakers Call for Governor to Sign School Bus Safety Rules
The start of school is just around the corner and New York lawmakers are calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a recently passed law increasing penalties for not abiding by stopped school bus rules.
Serious Sticker Shock Coming as State Approves Huge Increase in National Grid Rates for Millions in New York
New York's Public Service Commission approved a substantial National Grid rate hike to begin next month adding $33 to the average bill now and $60 in total in three years. New York's Green New Deal mandates along with infrastructure repairs are driving the cost increases, says National Grid.
Suffolk County Judicial Diversion Program Badly Misused by Judge
Suffolk County, like many counties in NY and across the country, has a Judicial Diversion Program (JDP) meant for non-violent felony offenders facing charges and who also abuse alcohol and drugs. Instead of jail or probation, JDP will help them enter and stay in a drug or alcohol treatment program.
84% of American Voters say Illegal Immigration is Bad for America
In a year when the economy, crime, and illegal immigration are top of mind for voters, there is no doubt what the overwhelming majority of voters feel about illegal immigration.
Social Security Administration Makes $1.1 Billion in Bad Payments
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found the Social Security Administration wrote checks for a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion in improper payments for FY2024 and has a "record-breaking backlog" of 5.2 million cases.
New Department of Transportation Rule Requires a Quick Refund for Delayed or Canceled Flights
Have you ever had your flight canceled at the last minute leaving you stranded at the airport? Have you and your kids been trying to get away on vacation only to spend hours and hours stuck at the airport because your flight was delayed? Have you rented a car in desperation to get home because there was no hope of your flight taking off in any reasonable timeframe?
Civil Service Test Fees Waived until the End of 2025
If you were thinking about taking one or more Civil Service Exams, and the cost of the filing fees added up to more than you could afford, there is no reason to worry about that any longer. With all fees waived until December 2025, you can try for several positions and not empty your wallet.
New York State Troopers are Looking for Recruits
Are you thinking of a career in law enforcement? The New York State Police are now accepting applications for the Trooper Entrance Examination, and testing for candidates is now open.
Feds Roll out 'Time is Money' Initiative to Make 'Unsubscribing' Easier
Are you tired of opening your email Inbox and finding it filled with dozens, even hundreds, of junk emails from retailers and scammers? Are you frustrated with unwanted memberships and automatic payment services you can't seem to stop? The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is making it easier to 'unsubscribe' with a new 'Time is Money' initiative.
Suffolk County Left Out to Sea when US Coast Guard Leaves East Moriches Coast Guard Station
The East Moriches US Coast Guard Station was closed during a consolidation of stations. When that happened, nine local volunteer fire departments and one ambulance service teamed up to form a coalition picking up the slack to ensure water rescue in the region didn't miss a beat.
Five Suffolk County Bridges Listed as Worst in NYS
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued a report on the structural health and safety of New York's bridges. Ten percent rate in poor condition.
Courts Again Block Biden-Harris Student Loan Bailout
The Eighth Circuit of Appeals extended its pause of part of the Biden-Harris plans to transfer student debt from the student who knowingly took out the loan and pass it on to other taxpayers.
Calls for Hochul to Sign Law Expanding Tuition Aid to Veterans Grow Louder
The New York State Assembly and Senate both passed a bill during this session that expanded tuition assistance to veterans regardless of their combat experience. All veterans, no matter their service, would be eligible for tuition assistance.
Biden-Harris Give Taliban $239 Million in Taxpayer Funds
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) revealed in a report that significant failures in oversight of American aid resulted in the "misallocation" of $239 million of taxpayer funds to the Taliban. The funds were intended for counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan.
New York on Track to Allow Convicted Felons to Serve on a Jury
New York's Office of Court Administration (OCA) announced that New York's lifetime ban for convicted felons to serve on juries is about to come to an end.
Senators Hawley and Gillibrand co-sponsor a Bill to Expand Mental Health Services for First Responders
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan 'First Responders Wellness Act ' that would establish a grant program to expand professional mental health services for law enforcement officers.
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Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories
I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.
State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up
Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.
South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.