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Nov 12, 2024

Trump Taps NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be UN Ambassador

Trump Taps NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be UN Ambassador

Nov 11, 2024

Regents Exams are one Step Closer to Being History

Regents Exams are one Step Closer to Being History

Nov 8, 2024

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

Nov 7, 2024

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

Nov 6, 2024

Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences

Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences

Nov 6, 2024

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%.

Nov 6, 2024

Gillen Gets Back at D'Esposito: An NY-4 Rematch to Remember

The Fourth Congressional District representing Nassau County saw the incumbent D'Esposito utilize his close local Republican party ties as a means to workshop his own campaign as a guest speaker ahead of now President-Elect Donald J. Trump at his historic Nassau Coliseum-held rally.

Nov 6, 2024

Suozzi Stays Put, Sails Past Mike LiPetri in NY-3

Suozzi had vacated the same seat he held for three terms when he sought to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul back in 2022. He subsequently won a Special Election earlier this year to reclaim the seat after Santos' expulsion from Congress, and will serve the D.C. post on behalf of NY-3 he knows all too well for the next two years, at the least.

Nov 6, 2024

Garbarino Grabs Another Term, Defeats Lubin in the 2nd District

"With Donald Trump as president, a Republican senate, a Republican house, we can close our border, we can lower taxes," Garbarino said in his victory speech at Stereo Garden in Patchogue.

Nov 6, 2024

Never Any Doubt in NY-1: LaLota Leaps Past Avlon for Re-election

"I'm so thankful for every one of you," the congressman spoke from the Suffolk County Republican Headquarters stage in Patchogue.

Nov 4, 2024

New York State Screws Over Suffolk County Volunteer Fire Departments

Suffolk County Volunteer Fire Departments Frozen Out of Some Funds – Awarded Others

Nov 1, 2024

Cuomo Could Be in Cuffs for Lying to Congress

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is accused of lying to Congress. The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has referred Cuomo to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for possible prosecution.

Oct 30, 2024

'Caitlyn's Vision' Holds Legislative Breakfast at Suffolk AME's Bohemia Headquarters

The Mastic-located non-profit “strives to help children and other individuals with visual impairments.”

Oct 29, 2024

Gas Heating Bills Expected to be Higher this Winter

The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) released its projections saying that gas bills will be higher this winter, but those with electric heat will experience a bit of a break.

Oct 28, 2024

Just Say No to Prop. 1

Prop. 1 is not about equal rights, it's about granting special rights to certain groups of people and actually harming other groups of people – women and girls in particular.

Oct 25, 2024

Golden Day is Coming to New York's Elections

Golden Day is the one day that a New York voter can register to vote and vote on the same day – or sort of vote – by affidavit ballot.

Oct 24, 2024

Suffolk County is Graying and Going Back to Work

Older people are going back to work after retirement more than ever – or just not retiring when they planned.

Oct 22, 2024

NYS Announces Free SUNY and CUNY Applications for New York Students

In this rough economy, any savings from any place will help regular working families. Application fees can really add up if a student is applying to multiple schools and this is a welcome relief at a time when food and energy costs are crushing the average family budget.

Oct 20, 2024

Easy Path for Non-Citizens to Vote in New York

If you want to vote in the upcoming election and can't prove you're a U.S. citizen, no worries: they'll take your word for it.

Oct 20, 2024

Prop 1 Opposition Growing

Momentum is growing against a seemingly innocuous proposition on the November ballot that promises to give equal rights to all but, upon further review, will allow for a host of consequences many find undesirable. 

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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.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.