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National Grid is Raising Rates Again to Pay for NY Green New Deal
The Public Service Commission will vote on this proposal in the coming months. If approved, it means starting sometime this year, you could be paying a higher electric bill so National Grid can update its infrastructure to meet demands of the Green New Deal.
State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up
Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.
New York to Risk $40 Billion in State Pension Funds on Green New Deal Investments
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced $2.4 billion in additional investments of The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) into what they call “climate solution opportunities.”
Good News for Hochul and AOC Overshadows Schumer
New Siena poll shows Governor Hochul improving in the polls along with AOC, while Senator Schumer wanes.
Trump, Duffy Throw Down on Hochul’s Congestion Pricing
President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to cut off federal funding for construction projects in New York City if Governor Kathy Hochul does not end Congestion Pricing scheme by the deadline.
Hochul Announces $16.6 Million Pavement Renewal Project on Long Island
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that work is getting started on road resurfacing projects that will enhance safety and improve mobility along key stretches of five Long Island roadways, including the Meadowbrook State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and William Floyd Parkway.
Who Will Run Against Hochul for Governor of New York?
The South Shore Press had a conversation with New York State Conservative Party Chair, Gerry Kassar on his thoughts who might be considering a race for the Governor’s office from the Republican/Conservative side of the race.
Hochul Underwater: Majority of New Yorkers Don’t Want Governor to Run Again
A new Marist poll reveals terrible numbers for Governor Kathy Hochul. Her popularity, and that of other Democrats, has tanked.
DiNapoli: State has No Clear Plan for over $450 million in COVID Medical Supplies
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said in a recently released audit that the state spent nearly half a billion tax payer dollars on a medical stockpile but used little of it and has no clear plan for the leftover equipment and supplies.
NY Democrat Can’t See How Black People or Immigrants can be Republicans
Questionable Facebook post made by Onondaga County Legislator
Hochul Defies Trump - Says DEI is Staying in New York Schools
President Donald Trump signed Executive Orders (EO) banning use of controversial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles in any part of the federal government and in any program that receives federal taxpayer funding.
NY Democrats Move to Stymie Police in the Pursuit of Racial Equity
A new law has been proposed that would prevent police from stopping drivers for a whole slew of basic safety issues.
Hochul Aims to Make Canceling Subscriptions and Memberships Easier
How many subscriptions or memberships does your family have?
Hochul Strengthens Tracking of Legal Firearms and Ammunition Purchases
Hochul signs bill that tracks legal purchases of firearms and ammunition made on a credit card.
Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform
Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.
‘These Things Can Kill You” says New York Democrat
Bills have been introduced in the New York Assembly and Senate to label gas stoves as a dangerous health risk.
April Fool’s is No Joke This Year – the ‘Application of Ignorance’ is Real
April Fool’s is No Joke This Year – New York really is letting everyone out of prison – well, not everyone, but plenty of people.
Hochul Moves Forward on NY Green New Deal with EV Car Mandate
New York isn’t letting up on its New Green Deal initiatives. A plan to force all New Yorkers to drive electric cars is still in effect and moving forward sooner than many think is affordable, practical, or sustainable.
Sticker Shock Over $7.5 Million Railroad Project
The South Shore Press reveals why residents are in shock over the Mastic-Shirley Train Station.
Local Officials Call Time Out on Program Changes that Affect Elderly and Disabled New Yorkers
Local officials won’t fold under state paperwork deadline.
Daily Feed
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.
Are The Mets Going with a Youth Movement?
It’s hard to believe that the New York Mets, with a billionaire owner, might opt for a youth movement after spending so much on a star player like Juan Soto just last season, but that nightmare might become a reality for Amazin’ fans.
Bowl Season Brings Value
The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.