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NYS Senator Dean Murray Releases Statement on Critically Injured Cop
"Please keep Suffolk County Police Officer Brendon Gallagher in your prayers as he battles for his life following yesterday's accident on the LIE."
Republican Senators say, ”Wait a minute” on Hochul Rebate Plan
The refund would return about $3 billion to New York taxpayers in direct payments to around 8.6 million New York taxpayers statewide in 2025. Those eligible would receive payments of $300 to single taxpayers who make up to $150,000 per year, and a payment of $500 for joint tax filers making up to $300,000 per year.
New Session, Same Battles in Albany
Long Island legislators return to Albany this week for the start of a new session with a familiar slate of issues that will once again highlight the ongoing conflict between local taxpayers and the forces that control state government.
Automatic Voter Registration in New York is Coming - Two Years Late
What is AVR? AVR takes the individual’s decision to register to vote out of their hands and gives state agencies the mandate to register you to vote. This means that if you interact with the Department of Motor Vehicles, state social service agencies, or SUNY you will be registered to vote unless you specifically opt-out at that time.
Fight Inflation by Removing Business Burdens
Senator Dean Murray is heading to the capital with a plan that would save billions. Rallying a coalition of Republican legislators from across the state, Murray has appealed to Gov. Kathy Hochul to eliminate the dreaded UIAS—Unemployment Insurance Assessment Surcharge—a state mandate that is draining $10.2 billion from New Yorkers.
New Down-Payment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers in New York
The awards will help low—and moderate-income homeowners make their homes safe and accessible and provide down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.
Musk Calls for Hochul to be Recalled Over Subway Safety Posts
Musk took to the social media platform he owns, Twitter/X, and demanded that New York voters “recall” Hochul and remove her from office.
Education Aid Showdown on Albany Agenda
A hot topic in the school spending debate will be the Foundation Aid formula used to estimate how much each district should receive. Given the age-old pull between the urban and suburban parts of the state, city legislators want the formula skewed toward their interests. Bending to the urban Democrats who control the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the elimination of the “Save Harmless” provision, which ensures that no district gets less in state education aid than the year before.
National Fuel Gas Hikes Rates to Comply with New York’s Green New Deal
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) approved National Fuel Gas's request to increase its base delivery rates and charges for gas service effective Jan. 1, 2025. Under the agreement, National Fuel cannot request any further increases to its base delivery rates before Oct. 1, 2027.
Hochul Doubles Down on New York’s Green New Deal Laws
New York plans to collect $75 billion over twenty-five years for climate change adaptation from what they say are ‘the parties most responsible for causing the climate crisis - big oil and gas companies’. The bill was carried by Democrats Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz.
Senator Murray, Local Leaders to NYS: ‘Take Control of the MTA’s Finances’
State Senator Dean Murray, Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and other elected officials gathered at the Perry B. Duryea building in Hauppauge on Dec. 11th to request an independent group take over the run-amuck finances of the MTA.
Final Numbers Show Trump Expands the Map in New York Crushing Harris in Suffolk County
The final presidential election numbers are in and it’s not close in Suffolk County. Trump lagged behind Harris by just shy of ten points expanding the Republican map in New York.
Nearly 60% Want Hochul Out
A recent Sienna Poll delivers bad news to Governor Kathy Hochul and a blow to Democrat policies generally.
Government Wins and Pets Lose in Latest Court Ruling
New York State, and Governor Kathy Hochul, won a court ruling over a law they claim helps pets, but in reality drives egregious pet mill operations underground.
Hochul Signs Law Allowing Absentee Ballot Boxes in New York
The big election is over, but fiddling round with how the vote is cast and safe guarded is far from over. New York Democrats continue to whittle away at election integrity.
Hochul Proposes Tax Rebate for 8.6 million New Yorkers – over 1.3 million Long Islanders
Governor Kathy Hochul has made her first priority for the 2025 State of the State a proposal for New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund.
Hochul Gets Support from Biden on Unpopular Congestion Pricing Scheme
Governor Kathy Hochul’s on-again off-again Congestion Pricing scheme is now on again – for now.
Pet Shops Sue to Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act
A lawsuit has been filed claiming the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act set to go into effect across New York State on December 15 is unconstitutional.
Lawmaker Files a Bill to Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act
New York’s Puppy Mill Pipeline Act is set to go into effect December 15 and many are now having second thoughts about its implementation.
New York is Overdosing on Taxpayer-Sponsored Medicaid
New York State taxpayers are being bled dry by the State’s bloated Medicaid and Essential health care plans.
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.
Patchogue’s Gene Perry Leads New York’s Volunteer Firefighters as FASNY President
The South Shore Press sits down with FASNY President Gene Perry
Long Island Cares: Harry Chapin Food Bank Awarded Grant to Aid East End Veterans
The non-profit learned it was awarded a $50,000 grant by New York State back in June.