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Jun 2, 2025

Senator Dean Murray Praises Law Enforcement Following Investigation into Marijuana Edibles and Renews Call for Legislation to Protect Children

The investigation has led to the arrest of three individuals, one of whom is believed to have supplied the students with marijuana gummies.

Jun 2, 2025

DeStefano Calls Out Democrats for Blocking Voter ID Bill

No ID, no problem when the Democrats want you to vote.

Jun 2, 2025

Bellport Veteran Honored for Lifelong Commitment to Service

The newest honoree in the Veterans Hall of Fame.

May 29, 2025

Hochul Uses Taxpayer Dollars to Subsidize Building Vehicles New Yorkers Won’t be Able to Buy

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she directed the use of just under $17 million in taxpayer funds to subsidize V8 engines that New Yorkers soon won’t be allowed to buy themselves.

May 23, 2025

Hochul Announces Millions in Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs in Suffolk County

Governor Kathy Hochul announced millions in awards in Suffolk County as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward.

May 22, 2025

Cuomo Under Investigation for Lies to Congress Over COVID Nursing Home Deaths

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is under criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly lying during his testimony to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about decisions during the COIVD-19 pandemic.

May 20, 2025

DeStefano Denounces Passage of Medical Aid in Dying Bill: “This Is a Grave Mistake”

Assisted suicide in New York: One lawmaker thinks it’s a bad idea.

May 19, 2025

Alisa McMorris Turned Tragedy into Advocacy

Wading River Woman keeps the spirit of her son alive.

May 15, 2025

State May Give Some Districts Extension on Electric School Bus Mandate

The new state budget gives authority to the State Education Department Commissioner to give a 4-year delay of the mandated electrification of all school buses to some school districts.

May 15, 2025

Long Island Leaders Unite Against State’s Election Law Shift

It’s not about the people; it’s about power for the state Democrats

May 14, 2025

New York Businesses Celebrate as State Finally Pays Off Pandemic-Era Unemployment Insurance Debt

Businesses can breath a sigh of relief after this $6.2 billion state budget item.

May 14, 2025

Long Island Pension Fraudster Caught by State Comptroller

The son of a Long Island state pensioner plead guilty this week to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly $80,000 in pension payments.

May 12, 2025

A Nuclear Future for New York?

The tech giants are going nuclear.

May 8, 2025

Appellate Court Hands Democrats Big Win to Change Local Election Timing

New York's Even Year Election Law will go into effect.

May 8, 2025

‘LETITIAGATE’ –Hochul Pushes for Defense Slush Fund For NY Attorney General Letitia James

Hochul Pushes for Defense Slush Fund For NY Attorney General Letitia James

May 6, 2025

Albany Democrats Want to Give More Taxpayer Dollars to Would Be Politicians

New York State already has an election dollar matching program using tax payer funds and now Governor Hochul and Democrats in the state legislature want to give even more of your money to political campaigns.

May 4, 2025

DeStefano Denounces Passage of Medical Aid in Dying Bill: “This Is a Grave Mistake”

Medical aid in dying bill is a “grave mistake” according to this legislator.

May 4, 2025

Murray Pushes to Save Business Owners from $6.2 Billion COVID Liability

Hochul urged to give business owners a break.

May 2, 2025

Legislator Blasts Albany Gridlock as State Budget Delay Drags Into Fifth Week

Legislator vents spleen over late state budget.

May 2, 2025

Assisted Suicide Bill Passes New York Assembly, Heads to Senate

The New York State Assembly passed an Assisted Suicide bill (A136/S138) that amends the state’s public health law to allow a terminally ill adult with a prognosis of six months or less to be prescribed a medication that would cause death.

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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.


Sports

Section XI Reps Named for NYPHSAA Council

Section XI representatives Bayla Goldberg & Charlie Carter have been asked to serve on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Student Athlete Advisory Council.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Those September Closers

As we head into October there are some tired arms in the bullpen and getting those last few saves could mean the difference between a championship and finishing out of the money.