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House Democrats Stand Firm Against Citizen-Only Voting
The US House of Representatives passed the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on a largely party line vote.
Alleged MS-13 Gang Member Extradited to Suffolk County to Face Kidnapping And Assault Charges
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Josue Zepeda Padilla, 28, of Huntington Station, was extradited and arraigned on an indictment charging for Robbery in the First Degree, Gang Assault in the First Degree, and other related charges, for his alleged role in the January 6, 2024 violent attack on a 15-year-old at the Pilgrim State Mental Facility in Brentwood that left the child unconscious
Hochul Defies Trump - Says DEI is Staying in New York Schools
President Donald Trump signed Executive Orders (EO) banning use of controversial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles in any part of the federal government and in any program that receives federal taxpayer funding.
Unsolved Cases During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Crime Victims Rights' Week is this week and Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is looking for your help. SCPD hopes to garner information from the public to aid getting justice for victims.
NY Democrats Move to Stymie Police in the Pursuit of Racial Equity
A new law has been proposed that would prevent police from stopping drivers for a whole slew of basic safety issues.
DOGE Report: How Much is a Week a Month Worth to You?
Last week DOGE uncovered that the Veterans Administration (VA) was paying $380,000 every month to an outside contractor to make minor changes to the VA website.
Hochul Aims to Make Canceling Subscriptions and Memberships Easier
How many subscriptions or memberships does your family have?
Hochul Strengthens Tracking of Legal Firearms and Ammunition Purchases
Hochul signs bill that tracks legal purchases of firearms and ammunition made on a credit card.
Suffolk County Police Department Gets Slapped Hard on Another Second Amendment Case
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) received another blow against its pistol permit policies for violations of Suffolk County residents’ Second Amendment rights.
‘These Things Can Kill You” says New York Democrat
Bills have been introduced in the New York Assembly and Senate to label gas stoves as a dangerous health risk.
Your Volunteer Fire Company Needs You!
Volunteer fire companies across the state need you to serve. Hundreds of departments across the State will open their doors during RecruitNY weekend.
What is a Woman?
Women’s History Month just ended. Is the United States any closer to knowing what a woman is?
April Fool’s is No Joke This Year – the ‘Application of Ignorance’ is Real
April Fool’s is No Joke This Year – New York really is letting everyone out of prison – well, not everyone, but plenty of people.
Hochul Moves Forward on NY Green New Deal with EV Car Mandate
New York isn’t letting up on its New Green Deal initiatives. A plan to force all New Yorkers to drive electric cars is still in effect and moving forward sooner than many think is affordable, practical, or sustainable.
DOGE Report: Downsizing at USAID Can Keep Going Says Appeals Court
President Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team just won a third case at the US Court of Appeals.
Is Trump Trying to Kill Big Bird?
The heads of National Public Radio (NPR) Katherine Maher and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Paula Kerger were summoned to Congress this week to make their case as to why the taxpayer should continue to give them money.
“A good soldier in Trump's Army” - Stefanik Steps Aside from UN Nomination
Congresswoman Elisa Stefanik (R-North Country) was due to have her day in Congress for her confirmation hearing to become the United Nations Ambassador for the United States. But, President Trump this week asked her to take one for the team and step aside.
New Grants Available to Veterans Organizations
Governor Hochul announced a new round of funding to for veterans’ organizations across the state.
Hochul Pushes for Discovery Rule Changes in Domestic Violence Cases
Governor Kathy Hochul is sounding the alarm and asking for changes in discovery rules for domestic violence cases in New York State.
Feds Move to End Exploitation of Taxpayer Funded Housing Programs
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem have partnered up to end what they call “exploitation of taxpayer funded housing programs by illegal aliens”.
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Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park
“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Lesie Kennedy.
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.