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With Congestion Pricing dead, MTA looks to psychology to reduce fare-jumping
The MTA has a $15 billion hole in its budget due to Gov. Hochul abruptly pulling out of the Congestion Pricing scheme during this year’s budget negotiations. MTA is hoping a psychologist can help.
New York Ranks the Worst in Economic Outlook
It comes as no surprise to beleaguered New Yorkers that the state's economic outlook ranks dead last in the 17th annual "Rich State, Poor State Report.
People are Leaving NY in Droves and Families with Children Top the List
New York State has been losing population steadily since the COVID pandemic. NY's population dropped by roughly 630,000 between July 2020 and July 2023. In just 2022, 101,984 people left NY – the largest population loss of any state in the nation in that year.
New York Ditches Regents Diploma - Focus Now on "Equity"
The NYS Education Department (SED) plans to remove Regents exams as a high school graduation requirement replacing them with the 'Portrait of a Graduate' metric. An emphasis on equity will take the place of traditional learning benchmarks.
Long Island Rail Road Crime Highest in 18 Years
Eliminate cash bail, defund the police, throw open the border to drugs and illegal aliens, and espouse an endless attack on law enforcement, and what will you get? Crime doubling on the Long Island Rail Road.
Assemblyman DeStefano Joins "Coffee With a Cop"
Established almost twenty years ago in 2005, the Suffolk County Police Department Community Relations Bureau organizes the popular "Coffee With a Cop" program.
NY passes law to track credit card purchases by law-abiding gun owners
NY is set to further restrict law-abiding gun owners from the free exercise of the Second Amendment. At the end of the session, legislators passed a bill requiring credit card companies to use unique category codes for gun and ammunition purchases.
Earth's Temperature Extremes
While we may be feeling a little uncomfortable at present, the temperatures are not as bad as the 102° record measured on Long Island in 1999 or the state high of 108° at Troy in July of 1926. It's a good thing we're not in the appropriately named Death Valley in California, where the thermometer topped out at 134° in 1913, which, by the way, is the world record.
NY Courts Order the 'Parents Replacement Act' back on the ballot in November
The so-called 'Equal Rights Amendment' (ERA) will return to the NY ballot in November after being previously removed by the State Supreme Court.
Independent Review Rips Cuomo for Failed COVID Response
The main criticism: former Governor Cuomo enlisted a "top down, one-size fits all" approach of issuing orders from Albany, while ignoring the unique needs of 62 different counties in New York.
Congress Grills Cuomo over Covid Deaths
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke Tuesday before a congressional subcommittee to answer questions about how he handled the COVID pandemic, especially nursing home deaths. Transcripts of Cuomo's testimony should be released in the coming weeks.
Congresswoman Calls on Hochul to Pardon Trump
President Joseph Biden does not have the legal authority to pardon President Donald from his recent conviction on 33 fraud related charges in New York State Supreme Court. Since the crimes President Trump has been convicted of are at the state level, President Biden cannot pardon him.
MacArthur Airport Lands JetBlue
There's good news for folks in Suffolk County who enjoy flying to Florida. You may no longer hit heavy traffic on your way to JFK. An airport closer to home will now offer flights to the Sunshine State.Tickets are on sale right now for anyone in Suffolk County who wants to fly on JetBlue out of MacArthur Airport."A tremendous step forward for the people of Long Island who are headed to Florida this fall," said Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico.While those JetBlue flights won't be taking off from MacArthur until October 24th, 2024,, the carrier made a big announcement at the airport letting folks know they'll be offering low-cost flights to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach."Long Island is an integral part of the New York Metro area, and we are excited to bring our award-winning service to customers in this community," said Dave Jehn, JetBlue's vice president of network planning and airline partnerships. "The addition of Long Island MacArthur Airport to our network will offer more options and greate
Red Light Cameras Left in Legislative Limbo
As the Albany legislative session concluded, some bills were passed into law, while many others did not make it, in a budget that exceeds $230 billion.
Breaking News: Lawsuit Filed to Kick RFK Off NYS Ballot
A group of taxpayers filed suit in New York State Supreme Court against RFK Jr. in an attempt to kick him off the Presidential ballot in the Empire State.
Good Government Group Slams Hochul for Secrecy
Three years into her administration, Gov. Hochul's government transparency plans are falling short.
Democratic Congressional Candidate Proposes 'Re-Education Camp' for Trump Supporters
"MAGA" Trump supporters should attend a "re-education camp" after the 2024 election — even if Democrats see a "resounding blue wave," said Democrat congressional candidate, Paula Collins, said during a Zoom Townhall.
Port Jefferson Station VFW Honors WWII Veterans
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo honored the "Greatest Generation" during a D-Day anniversary ceremony at the Port Jefferson Station VFW Post 4927.
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Sachem's Winter Athletes Honored
The Sachem Central School District was honored at the most recent Board of Education meeting recognizing the student-athletes, coaches and teams from both Sachem East and Sachem North for their outstanding achievements during the winter sports season.
SWR Mourns the Passing of Gilmore
Shoreham-Wading River school district lost a member of their district's family this week when Adrian Gilmore, a high school soccer coach passed away.
LoRe Adds to His Career Numbers
This week Miller Place senior goalie Christopher LoRe hit a milestone when he recorded 500th career save.