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Only in New York: No ID to Vote, but Required to Buy Decongestant
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a host of new legislation claiming to strengthen voting protections and improve voter accessibility. Notably absent from her legislation is any effort to ensure election integrity and require photo ID at the polling station.
Hochul to Spend $100 Million on New York's Green New Deal projects
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to spend $100 million for phase one of a massive NY Green New Deal Project to cut the carbon footprint of Albany's Empire Plaza by 20%.
Dark Energy Future for New York
Without a "monumental shift" in the way New York produces power, the state will not keep up with its growing need for energy, according to the president of National Grid Ventures, an international provider.
Assembly Task Force Tackles Trafficking
The state Assembly's Task Force on Human Trafficking, a growing concern on Long Island, reviewed the problem during a meeting at Stony Brook University.
New York Slavery Reparations Committee to Have First Meeting
Earlier this year Governor Kathy Hochul established the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. New York is the only state to create such a group other than California. This Committee is about to have its first meeting and the law states they must come up with a slate of recommendations within one year.
New York Earns Dubious Distinction on Financial Distress
"Measuring the share of residents in financial distress is a good way to take the pulse of a state and see whether people are generally thriving or having trouble making ends meet. When you combine data about people delaying payments with other metrics like bankruptcy filings and credit score changes, it paints a good picture of the overall economic trends of a state," said Cassandra Happe, WalletHub Analyst.
Gold Star Family Fights for Specialized License Plate in NYS
The bill to make this happen has been tied up in "legislative limbo" since 2009. Albany lawmakers refuse to pass a resolution creating a Gold Star Family license plate here in New York.
Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Andrew Cuomo's Legal Fees
Former Governor Cuomo spent $67,700 on a poll testing the waters of a potential political comeback. He also received a $565,000 check from the New York State Comptroller for legal fees he spent defending himself against charges that did not result in a conviction.
Suffolk County Judge Blocks Outside-Income Ban for Legislators
The outside income ban was part of a larger, previously passed pay raise package. The deal required a limit of $35,000 in outside income in exchange for the pay raise. The outside income limit part of the deal is now on hold due to the judge's ruling.
"Rome is Burning" but NYS Passed Hug a Sheep Day
Amid the crush of a financial crisis, a crime crisis, and an illegal immigrant crisis the New York state legislature and the Governor took the time to create a series of resolutions creating "Commemorative Days" for New York.
Hochul Signs Eight E-Bike and Lithium-Ion Battery Laws
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of eight bills aimed at raising awareness about the safe use of e-bikes and products that contain lithium-ion batteries.
Brother Hopes to Convince New York to Have a Gold Star Family License Plate
Gold Star Mother license plates are available in New York. But, there is no plate NY for family members who lost a loved one in the ultimate sacrifice to our country
Plates for Pisces but not Gold Star Families.
You can get a special license plate for just about anything in NY. You can even order personalized vanity plates. But, you can't get a Gold Star Family plate to honor and remember someone in your family who was killed while actively serving in the United States armed forces.
New York State Police Warn of E-ZPass Text Scam and Scam Calls Impersonating Police
New York State Police (NYSP) is warning people of a scam happening right now in NY.
State Closes Prisons as Crime Runs Rampant
As crime runs rampant across the state, New York’s Progressive Democrats march ahead with their pro-criminal policies. Their latest move is the closure of the upstate Sullivan and Great Meadow prisons. 
Local Leaders Across Suffolk County React to Biden Bowing Out
Now that Joe Biden has listened to the leadership of his party and the voters who witnessed his debate debacle against Donald Trump, local officials had a lot to say about what his departure from the presidential race means for the nation.
Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race
Biden announces he will not run again. Will stay in office until end of term. South Shore Press is following statewide and national reaction.
The Conequences of Slamming the Brakes on Congestion Pricing
South Shore Press covered all the machinations around the NY budget negotiations and Governor Kathy Hochul's last minute "pause" of the controversial Congestion Pricing Scheme. Now that some time has passed, SSP is taking a look at the implications from that pause.
Hochul Launches State-Wide Listening Tour To Ban of Smartphones in Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul is getting closer to issuing a statewide ban on smartphones in New York's schools. She kicked off a statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use in schools.
Long Island Leaders React to Trump Assassination Attempt
Trump Shot at Campaign Rally, World Reacts to Assassination Attempt
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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.
Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub
No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.