Long Island News

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri While the arduous New York State Executive Budget process is known for its delays, gridlock, and intense debate, productivity can still be delivered.   Senator Dean Murray (R-East […]

Will Also Include Funding to Reimburse Eligible Homeowners   By Hank Russell A bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay (D-Port Jefferson) that helps fund septic system upgrades for homeowners has been signed into law. Governor Kathy […]

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and members of the North Hempstead Town Board joined Ranger Eric Powers on July 24, at the North Hempstead Aerodrome for the Town’s Ninth Annual Quail Release. The event […]

Over 96% of Trains Arrived on Time By Hank Russell The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) shattered its post-pandemic daily ridership record twice this week, carrying 298,419 passengers on July 23, and 295,419 passengers on […]

By Thomas Montana A local congressman voted to pass a bill which he said would strengthen the American military’s readiness, invest in cutting-edge defense technology and support service members and their families. Nick LaLota, a […]

Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by local law enforcement and elected officials, including County Executive Ed Romaine, visited the Suffolk County Police Academy in Brentwood on July 23 to announce that approximately $2.7 million in funding […]

By CaraLynn Caulfield The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office swore in 12-year-old Wyatt Houppert of Hauppauge as an Honorary Sheriff on July 22, just weeks before he undergoes a life-saving kidney transplant. Houppert, who is battling […]

Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich has announced that a glass recycling site in the Stony Brook/Setauket area has been relocated. In partnership with the Three Village Central School District, glass recycling is now available to […]

By Hank Russell A local congressperson is supporting a bill that would allow homeowners to finance the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that can be rented out. The legislation has been introduced and is […]

By Hank Russell U.S. Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) cosponsored a piece of legislation that he said would protect Long Island’s estuaries and waterways from pollution. The Estuaries Saving Through Efficient and Responsible Appropriations for […]