Long Island News

The Suffolk County Legislature passed a measure introduced by Chad Lennon’s (C-Rocky Point) that would institute increased record keeping requirements, combined with the restriction of hourly rate options, that would significantly impair human trafficking. “Together, […]

By Hank Russell Despite leading both GOP gubernatorial candidates by double digits, Governor Kathy Hochul has still yet to see her favorability rating climb above 50%.  According to a recent poll released by Siena University […]

By Hank Russell The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is calling on Northwell Health System to offer a “fair” contract to the nurses at the three hospitals in Plainview, Syosset and Huntington. Their contracts […]

Local Police Step Up Patrols By Hank Russell Local elected officials from both sides of the aisle spoke out against the violence that occurred over the weekend during a Hanukkah service in Australia. According to […]

By Hank Russell Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. announced the successful sale of $390 million in Tax Anticipation Notes (TANs). The tax-exempt notes were offered to provide short-term financing for the county’s operations […]

By Hank Russell Long Island has received nearly $16.4 million for water infrastructure projects. The money was made available from the state, which allocated $269 million to help communities across the state affordably undertake water […]

Work is underway on a $6.8 million project to enhance safety and improve traffic flow at the interchange of the Wantagh State Parkway and Old Country Road (Exit W2). The project will modify two existing […]

By Hank Russell A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order to shut down offshore wind projects — including Empire Wind off Long Island — was unlawful. The judge ruled in favor […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri Last week, Senator Dean Murray (R-East Patchogue), along with members of the Senate Republican Conference, held a roundtable to not only discuss officials’ perspectives on New York’s […]

By Hank Russell Two Long Island municipalities received more than $20 million in state funding through the state’s $100 million Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) capital grant program. The Village […]