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Aug 12, 2025

Blue-State Gerrymandering Comes at Red-State Expense

Republican-led states say they’re being shortchanged by flawed census data that boosts Democratic strongholds—threatening fair representation and shifting political power away from red America.

Aug 5, 2025

New York Joins Redistricting Showdown as Texas Democrats Flee State

New York reps to Texas legislature runaways: Go home.

Jul 28, 2025

Is your license plate peeling apart?

Way back in 2014 the peeling plate fiasco began. Over ten years later there are still a lot of peeling New York State license plates. What’s going on? Why are they still on the road?

Jul 23, 2025

Outrage Grows as State Parole Board Weighs Release of NYPD Cop Killer

Cop killer case touches raw nerve nearly 40 years later.

Jul 20, 2025

Senate Republicans to Hochul - Unplug NY’s Green New Deal!

Senate Republicans to Hochul - Unplug NY’s Green New Deal!

Jul 9, 2025

Veteran Walks 22 Miles to Honor Lives Lost to Suicide

A retired serviceman hit the road for veterans.

Jul 9, 2025

Hochul Claims Congestion Pricing is a Big Hit

Governor vows to “keep the cameras on”

Jul 9, 2025

Suffolk County Victims Services Organizations to Receive over $6.5 Million

Suffolk County Victims Services Organizations to Receive over $6.5 Million

Jul 9, 2025

The Great New York State Fair Tickets Go on Sale

Get ready to take the family on a summer field trip to the Great New York State Fair.

Jul 8, 2025

Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon Effect Change After They Were Killed By DEC

Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon Effect Change After They Were Killed By DEC

Jul 7, 2025

Hochul’s Nuclear Pivot Sparks Debate Over New York’s Energy Future

Two sides go at it over Hochul’s pro-nuclear stance.

Jul 3, 2025

The Biggest Loser of New York’s Democratic Primary Wasn’t Even on the Ballot

The real loser — and the one with the most to lose in 2026 — is Governor Kathy Hochul.

Jul 3, 2025

From the Suburbs to the Statehouse: State Assembly Republicans Keep Up the Fight

Outnumbered and outgunned, these legislators keep up the fight.

Jul 3, 2025

Suffolk County Wins $1 Million NYS Award For Housing Project

Suffolk County Wins $1 Million NYS Award For Housing Project

Jul 2, 2025

Hochul Announces New York State Pays Off Multi-Billion Dollar Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Debt

Governor Kathy Hochul stood with the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, AFL-CIO to announce New York State has paid off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan

Jun 23, 2025

New Yorkers Furious as Democrats Allocate $4.3 Billion for Illegal Immigrants, $50 Million for Deportation Lawyers

Gov. Hochul and the Democrats plan to shovel $4.3 billion in taxpayer dollars at illegal immigrants, including $50 million for lawyers to avoid deportation.

Jun 20, 2025

Bill to Help Full Gospel Assembly of God Church

A tax break for a deserving church.

Jun 19, 2025

Unclaimed Funds Could Be Yours!

The New York State Comptrollers office holds more than $20 billion in lost money. Every day New York State returns $2 million to those who file claims. Is any yours?

Jun 19, 2025

Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief

Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief

Jun 17, 2025

New York’s $254 Billion Budget Draws Fire for Reckless Spending, Lack of Transparency

State budget out of whack—Comptroller Tom DiNapoli

Daily Feed

Education

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.


Sports

Sachem Wins The Lineman Challenge

Any football fan knows that in order to win games with any sort of consistency you need to protect your QB and open up holes for your running backs. While they don't always get all the glory they should offensive lineman are the lifeblood of any successful football team, on every level.


Sports

SWR Gets a New AD

Shoreham-Wading River Central School District has a new Athletic Director. The district has hired Deb Ferry to lead the Wildcats.