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New York Expands Life-Saving “Gio’s Law” to Include Police Carrying EpiPens
In a significant step forward for public safety, an amendment to New York’s “Gio’s Law” now enables police officers in Nassau and Suffolk counties to carry EpiPens, critical devices for saving people from life-threatening allergic reactions. The expansion will equip first responders, who often arrive before paramedics, with the tools needed to save lives during anaphylactic emergencies.
New York State Backs Measure Adding $20-30,000 to Each Newly Built House
New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council has proposed a mandate for all of New York requiring automatic fire sprinkler systems to be installed in every newly built home. Contractors that do this work estimate between $20-30,000 additional for every new home. The price may be more expensive depending on the region of the state.
Ban on Pet Stores Selling of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits Set to Begin in New York
In what the state calls an effort to stop dangerous and cruel breeding operations of much-beloved cats and dogs, it is banning commercial pet shops from selling these animal companions. Pet rabbits are also part of the ban.
Energy Report by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano
The overhaul of the state's energy system by New York's Democrats is shaping up to be a disaster. Their goals are alarming to nearly everyone who has looked at them objectively. Now, two new reports reinforce the blatant unworkability of their plans.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant operators violated ADA due to accessibility barriers
A lawsuit has been filed against two businesses for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over accessibility issues at a restaurant in South Ozone Park, New York.
State Senator Murray Back in the State Capital
"As the Ranking Minority member of the Senate's "Economic Development, Commerce and Small Business Committee", I spent the day in Albany in hearings, examining and evaluating the economic impacts of tax incentive programs to determine the extent of the benefits they provide to our economy and our communities. We must make sure that if we are providing taxpayer funded incentives, they must produce real results," said Senator Murray.
Congestion Pricing Tax Scheme Makes a Comeback
Congestion Pricing Tax Scheme Makes a Comeback
Suffolk County Arts Organizations Win Big with NYS Arts Funding Awards
Suffolk County Arts Organizations Win Big with NYS Arts Funding Awards
New York Democrat Wants to Saddle Shooting Ranges With New Mandates
New York Democrat Wants to Saddle Shooting Ranges With New Mandates
Red Flag Fire Warning for Long Island as Drought Conditions Persist
With a Red Flag fire warning in effect for Long Island due to a pervasive lack of rain, the state has called for a "Burn Ban" until the end of the month. The mandate comes as the largest wildfire in New York since 2008 burns in Orange County across the New Jersey line.
Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and SCCC Increase Enrollment
Stony Brook, Farmingdale, and SCCC Increase Enrollment
Hochul Blasted For Bringing Back Congestion Pricing Scheme
Trump, Fitzpatrick, and Kassar all Say New York Must Stop Looking to More Taxation as the Answer for Every Problem
DMV Reminds New Yorkers REAL ID Deadline Less Than 6 Months Away
The deadline to get your REAL ID is creeping up and to avoid delays and the last minute rush, give yourself the holiday gift of a REAL ID.
Zeldin Tagged to be in Trump's Cabinet as EPA Administrator
Zeldin Tagged to be in Trump's Cabinet as EPA Administrator
Trump Taps NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be UN Ambassador
Trump Taps NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be UN Ambassador
Regents Exams are one Step Closer to Being History
Regents Exams are one Step Closer to Being History
New York Conservative Party Secures Ballot Status with Strong Showing in Trump Votes
New York Conservative Party Secures Ballot Status with Strong Showing in Trump Votes
Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon are Dead at the Hands of Government Agents
Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon are Dead at the Hands of Government Agents
Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences
Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences
Gillibrand Bests LI's Sapraicone for Federal Re-election; GOP Breaks Supermajority in State Senate
Though Gillibrand—in office since 2009—had rallied about 67% of the votes at the time The Associated Press had called the race in her favor, after further counting and consideration, her winning total stands today at 58.41%.
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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.
Call it a Comeback! You Can’t Kill Kilwin’s in Patchogue
Christine and Brian Viscount, owners of Port Jefferson Kilwins since 2017, stepped in to re-open the briefly out of commission Patchogue Main Street location this summer.
The Ducks Celebrate L.I. Jewish Heritage
The game brought thousands of fans out to celebrate Jewish pride, community, and solidarity with Israel, as well as their hometown Ducks.