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Plug Could be Pulled on All Electric Home Legislation
Governor Kathy Hochul seemingly backtraced in recent comments on the All-electric House Green New Deal initiative perhaps bending to both reality and the unpopularity and lack of reliability of this expensive initiative.
Christmas Brings Back Memories and Looks Forward Too
It’s not hard to let the melancholy feelings take the lead from time to time. At the same time, life marches forward whether you are standing still or not, and for all the grief, sadness, and loss, we have so many things to celebrate and goodness to embrace.
Will Hochul’s Hand Picked Lieutenant Governor Run Against Her?
Normally, most folks don’t know who the Lt. Gov. is – maybe even the Governor forgets once in a while - they take such a back seat attending minor ribbon cutting and events. But not, Delgado. As reported in the New York Times, a review of Delgado’s schedule before the election shows he was ramping up his campaign events, and post-election he is busy with TV interviews, and publishing guest opinion pieces.
Hochul Turns Down the Heat in Schools Across NYS
The law (S3397-A/A9011-A) establishes 88 degrees as the maximum temperature in classrooms and support services spaces and requires a plan for the removal of students and staff from these spaces. Where it is practical for the school district to do so, it also creates a definition of extreme heat condition days as well as a standard to measure room temperature.
Ronkonkoma Commapy to Close, Impacting 186 Jobs
A required WARN notice was filed with the New York State Department of Labor saying 186 workers will be affected which is the entirety of the workforce. The plant will close February 24, 2025.
X Kills the Bill
Musk used X to telegraph the message about the bad CR bill to the American public. Before Mush bought X, which was heavily censored, it is likely this message would have been muted if heard at all. X, now being an open and uncensored platform, changed all of that. Common-sense messaging is no longer buried or canceled, and regular moderate and conservative users have a voice.
Final Numbers Show Trump Expands the Map in New York Crushing Harris in Suffolk County
The final presidential election numbers are in and it’s not close in Suffolk County. Trump lagged behind Harris by just shy of ten points expanding the Republican map in New York.
Follow These Safety Tips for Fire-free Holidays
The Christmas and holiday season is filled with fun and family, but don’t forget to pay attention to some basic safety tips along the way.
Nearly 60% Want Hochul Out
A recent Sienna Poll delivers bad news to Governor Kathy Hochul and a blow to Democrat policies generally.
Government Wins and Pets Lose in Latest Court Ruling
New York State, and Governor Kathy Hochul, won a court ruling over a law they claim helps pets, but in reality drives egregious pet mill operations underground.
Beloved William Floyd Coach Killed in Car Crash
Hearts are heavy across the William Floyd School District, as they confirmed the tragic loss of their much-beloved boys’ varsity assistant basketball coach, Darrell Sumpter, in a car crash on Sunrise Highway.
Beloved William Floyd Coach Killed in Car Crash
Coach Sumpter lived in Shirley and was “a proud William Floyd graduate, a longtime community member, a family man, and a highly-regarded coach and mentor for our boys’ and girls’ basketball programs. He served as an assistant basketball coach on the boys’ varsity team since 2015, and as a volunteer for the youth of the community for many years before that,” said the William Floyd School District on their website..
William Floyd Schools Adds Metal Detectors After Gun Incident
District Takes Pro-active approach to keep students safe.
Hochul Signs Law Allowing Absentee Ballot Boxes in New York
The big election is over, but fiddling round with how the vote is cast and safe guarded is far from over. New York Democrats continue to whittle away at election integrity.
Hochul Proposes Tax Rebate for 8.6 million New Yorkers – over 1.3 million Long Islanders
Governor Kathy Hochul has made her first priority for the 2025 State of the State a proposal for New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund.
Daniel Penny – NOT GUILTY
Daniel Penny is found NOT GUILTY of criminally negligent homicide in a unanimous jury verdict.
New York’s Businesses Being Socked with Costly Mandates in the New Year
New York State is already home to high taxes and onerous regulations and now two additional burdens to New York’s businesses will be added to the pile.
New York Board of Regents Again Avoids Vote on Boys in Girls Sports
Rather than take the principled stand voting a solid NO to allowing males to compete in sports against female athletes in New York school sports, the New York Board of Regents punted the issue - again.
Hochul Gets Support from Biden on Unpopular Congestion Pricing Scheme
Governor Kathy Hochul’s on-again off-again Congestion Pricing scheme is now on again – for now.
Wm. Floyd High School Holds 1000-Coat Drive
William Floyd High School is at it again doing good deeds for the community. The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently hosted the second annual 1,000-coat giveaway.
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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.