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PAWS Act Raises Fines for Hit-n-Runs Involving Pets
State Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn) and Assemblyman Tony Simone (D-Manhattan) introduced the PAWS Act Protecting Animals Walking on the Street Act. The Act, if passed, will substantially raise the fines for hit-n-runs involving a pet or companion animal.
Suffolk County SPCA to Host Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday
The Suffolk County SPCA is having its Annual Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday, September 28th, from 10am-3pm., in Gardiner Park, Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY.
Shocking New Poll Shows 48% of Democrats Think America Might Be Better Off If Trump Had Been Assassinated
The latest Rasmussen Poll shockingly shows just that shy of half of Democrats polled "could not bring themselves to say that America would not be better off if the opposing party's candidate for president had been assassinated."
'Golden Day' in New York Bumps up Against the Intent of the Constitution
Democrats across the state have been promoting something named 'Golden Day' on October 26th.. It is called 'Golden Day" because voters can both register to vote and vote on the same day. This despite the New York Constitution clearly stating in Article II Section 5 that "registration shall be completed at least ten days before each election.
New York to Require a Student Representative on Every School Board - Some in Suffolk County Ahead of the Game
Every school board in New York will soon be required to have one non-voting student representative. Gov. Hochul recently signed a bill requiring every school district to have an ex-officio student school board member seated by July 1, 2025.
More New Yorkers Approve of Trump Than Hochul - That's Gotta Sting!
The latest Sienna poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul scored a record-low 34% approval rating. Hochul's approval rating is five points lower than Trump's 39%.
Hochul's Pension Sweetners to Cost Suffolk County $20 Million a Year
Changes to the New York State pension benefits will cost Suffolk County about $20 million a year in 2025 and more in the out years. The pension sweeteners will cost localities across the state $900 million a year.
NYS Hands Final Ballot Counting Over to Democratic AG Tish James
With the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York (The Act) in 2022, new election rules were put in place that conflict with the state constitution and remove the long-standing authority of the bi-partisan boards of elections to carry out local election decisions.
Suffolk County Jobless Rates Tick Up as New York Continues to Lag Behind Nation in Job Recovery
New York State is lagging behind the rest of the nation in recovering jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Yorker's wallets to get even lighter as double-digit health insurance rate hikes approved by Hochul
New York has some of the highest health insurance rates in the country and they are about to get higher. Governor Kathy Hochul's administration signed off on the rate increases. According to the State Department of Financial Services, rates will go up 12.7% for individual plans and 8.4% for small group policies.
Top Hochul Aide Busted: Accused of Being a Chinese Spy
A former aide to Governor Kathy Hochul was arrested and accused of using her access and influence to benefit the Chinese Communist Government and the Communist Party.
Can The Grid Handle Charging Electric School Buses?
With mandated electrification of all school buses in NY coming quickly down the pike as part of New York's Green New Deal, many questions remain. Will there be enough electricity capacity to charge the buses? And are there enough batteries available? Are the buses too heavy for rural roads and bridges?
Budget Busting Buses Zap School Districts
The message from New York's Democrats and their Green New Deal is 'Go All Electric or Go Home' for school buses across the state.
Emergency Responders Concerned About Fires Breaking Out in Electric School Buses
As New York pushes its New Green Deal mandate to replace every one of the state's 50,000 school buses to all-electric beginning in 2027, what do local communities – firefighters and EMTs in particular – need to watch out for to keep students, emergency personnel, and drivers safe when accidents happen?
Biden-Harris Administration Forced to Make Largest Downward Revision of Jobs Numbers since 2009
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report made the largest downward revision of jobs in 15 years. The BLS report shows a staggering 818,000 jobs disappeared between April 2023 and March 2024.
Hochul to Spend $200 Million More for Electric School Buses
Hochul is making an additional $200 million available for clean buses and charging infrastructure in the second installment of funding from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
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.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.