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Bills from Long Island GOP Assembly Held Down by Dems

April 10, 2024 admin 0

By Hank Russell A series of bills introduced by Long Island Republican Assembly members were held by committee by the Democrat-controlled Assembly, which means these bills will not come up for a full vote. On […]

Construction Business Owner Charged with Insurance Fraud

April 10, 2024 admin 0

A Garden City man has been charged with insurance fraud for allegedly underreporting payroll to insurance companies and cheating them out of $235,000 in premiums. Vassilios Handakas, also known as William Handakas and Bill Handakas, […]

Hubbard Outlines Vision for Riverhead in State of the Town Speech

April 9, 2024 admin 0

By Hank Russell On his 100th day as Town Supervisor on April 9, Timothy Hubbard addressed fellow town council members and local residents at Riverhead Town Hall about his accomplishments and future plans for the […]

Hochul Launches $100 Million Investment in Brookhaven National Lab for Electron-Ion Collider Project

April 9, 2024 admin 0

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on April 9 that Empire State Development has executed a $100 million Grant Disbursement Agreement for the transformative Electron-Ion Collider project at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The agreement with the U.S. Department […]

Ra’s Bill Targeting Antisemitism Voted Down by Democrats

April 9, 2024 admin 0

In a move that has sparked significant disappointment among advocates for combating hate and antisemitism, Assembly Democrats on the Assembly Higher Education Committee voted against a bill known as the “Dismantling Student Antisemitism Act” (DSA […]

Nassau Democrats, Community Leaders Denounce Blakeman’s Plan to Deputize Armed Citizens

April 9, 2024 admin 0

By Hank Russell A diverse coalition of community advocates and retired law enforcement personnel assembled at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building in Mineola on April 8 with a single demand of Nassau County […]

James Warns Jewish Communities to be Cautious of Discriminatory Practices Ahead of Passover

April 9, 2024 admin 0

In light of rising concerns over discriminatory pricing practices ahead of Passover, New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a stern consumer alert. Reports have emerged of car washes, particularly in areas with significant […]

Nearly $1,000 in Clothing Stolen

April 9, 2024 admin 0

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and officers from the Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section are reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying and locating the suspect. The incident occurred on March 27, […]

Patchogue Man Arraigned for Allegedly Exposing Himself, Masturbating in Front of Preschoolers

April 9, 2024 admin 0

In a case that has reignited debate over New York’s bail reform laws, Lawrence Gartner, 68, of Patchogue, faces public lewdness charges following his alleged indecent exposure incident. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney […]

Bonner Celebrates Grand Opening of Hairology Hair Salon in Rocky Point

April 9, 2024 admin 0

Amidst the bustling streets of Rocky Point, a new business venture springs to life as Hairology opens its doors to the public. Situated in the heart of Crossroads Plaza West at 53 Route 25A, this […]