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Mamdani funding blurs line between charity and politics
White Collar Fraud’s latest on Mamdani.
Get ready for some better roads in Suffolk County
Over $57 million in road re-pavement funds is allocated to Suffolk County.
Crazy Eddie whistleblower blasts Attorney General James
From Crazy Eddie to fraud fighter, Sam Antar sinks his teeth into the Attorney General.
Hochul pulls the plug on first responder safety
Hochul denies training to personnel responding to EV fires.
New York State Secure Choice Savings retirement program launched
A new state program delivers access to retirement savings to over 1.5 million New Yorkers currently without employer plans.
New York colleges are waiving application fees
SUNY, CUNY, and dozens of private colleges and universities across New York are waiving their application fees beginning in October.
Missing Nassau Legislature candidate to remain on ballot
Supreme Court Justice Gary Knobel recently ruled that, because Krommidas is yet “legally declared deceased,” he will remain on the ballot—pending the outcome of a potential appeal.
Public weighs in on state energy plan
Long Island weighs in on New York’s energy future.
Your NYS refund check is on the way
Did you file your taxes early in 2023? If you did, you are first on the list to receive your NYS inflation refund check.
Restoring Cupsogue: wetlands win state funding
Wetland health a top environmental concern.
New York ranks #50 in business friendliness
The ‘Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change’ has been released by The Public Policy Institute of New York (PPI), and it doesn't have good news
$140 million in state broadband funding aiding Suffolk
Better access to the Internet is coming to Suffolk County and across New York.
New York’s Medicaid Mismanagement Is an Outrage By Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano
Albany keeps shoveling taxpayer dollars out the window.
Assemblyman Joe DeStefano gives blood during a recent donor event.
All out effort to give blood, save lives.
State Grants Long-Delayed 9/11 Disability Benefits to Widow of Suffolk Deputy Sheriff
Long-awaited benefits finally approved for a Suffolk Sheriff deputy who served at Ground Zero.
Hochul Tells Black Congregation - “Don't stop by the liquor store.”
Over the weekend, Governor Kathy Hochul gave an address from the pulpit at True Bethel Baptist Church. Her speech was billed as “Discussing the State of America”.
Vape Violators Fall in State Crackdown
Two vape shops on Long Island are named in vape shop takedown by the State.
They’ll Be Working on the Roads
Sure, it’s a pain in the neck now, but the Sunrise Highest repair work will be worth it.
Paws of War Hosts Retirement for K9 Vet, Reunites Him with Original Handler
This year marked five years of active service for Remco, who was congratulated by a sea of Veterans, first-responders, Martucci’s family and general supporters of Paws of War and their greater mission at hand.
Suffolk County to Get over $4.7 Million for Youth Employment Program
Over $4.7 million is coming to Suffolk County to provide year-round job opportunities and valuable training to at-risk youth.
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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.
Suffolk Wrestling Producing Stars
Earlier this month, Sports Illustrated released its updated National Pre-Season Rankings for both boys’ and girls’ wrestling, offering an early look at the top high school competitors across the country. Among the nation’s elite were 25 athletes from New York, each earning a place inside the top 30 and highlighting the state’s continued strength in the sport.
Addison Ruland Breaks Pat-Med's School Record
There is a new name atop the record books at Pet-Med. At the conclusion of the fall 2025 season, Patchogue-Medford High School senior Addison Ruland officially set a new school record for career goals, marking one of the most impressive accomplishments in the history of the program.