State of New York News
State of New York News
Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief
Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief
Suffolk County West Robins Oyster Company Wins State Agriculture Grant
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 19 farm and food organizations are being awarded a total of $13.7 million through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program.
State Borrowing Noose Tightens Around the Neck of New Yorkers
As if taxpayers don’t have enough government debt weighing them down, the state Legislature voted to tack on another $5 billion, allowing the red ink for the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) to hit $36.28 billion.
Local Leaders Back in Albany
South Shore-based representatives are back in the state capital to kick off the 2025 Legislative session
New Session, Same Battles in Albany
Long Island legislators return to Albany this week for the start of a new session with a familiar slate of issues that will once again highlight the ongoing conflict between local taxpayers and the forces that control state government.
Education Aid Showdown on Albany Agenda
A hot topic in the school spending debate will be the Foundation Aid formula used to estimate how much each district should receive. Given the age-old pull between the urban and suburban parts of the state, city legislators want the formula skewed toward their interests. Bending to the urban Democrats who control the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the elimination of the “Save Harmless” provision, which ensures that no district gets less in state education aid than the year before.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pet Shops Sue to Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act
A lawsuit has been filed claiming the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act set to go into effect across New York State on December 15 is unconstitutional.
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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.
Bellport's Dellecave Duo
This past week Bellport High School celebrated their seniors Ella Masem and Michael Frankie. Both student-athletes were honored as nominees for the prestigious 23rd annual Butch Dellecave Awards.
Unified Basketball On Top Once Again
They are all winners because they take the court and enjoy the game', is a simple thing to say but it rings true when you talk about the Unified Basketball teams across Suffolk County.