Politics

By Hank Russell In what was considered to be the most controversial decision she has made as governor, Kathy Hochul announced an agreement with the Legislature on December 17 to make medical aid in dying […]

Says Governor Is Giving Socialist Mayor ‘Sweeping Power’ By Hank Russell Republican gubernatorial candidate and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman today blasted Governor Kathy Hochul for vetoing legislation designed to restore checks and balances on […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri As lawmakers await the upcoming session of the New York State Legislature in Albany this coming January, bills are already hitting the docket, with their sponsors hopeful […]

Will Challenge Stefanik in GOP Primary By Hank Russell One month after being re-elected Nassau County executive, Bruce Blakeman has announced that he will run for governor on the Republican ticket. He will face U.S. […]

By Hank Russell Another bill is on Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk awaiting her signature. If it looks familiar to the governor, it should. The Grieving Families Act was on Hochul’s desk three times before and, […]

By Hank Russell A bill that would allow medical professionals to assist patients who do not want to use artificial resuscitation to stay alive is currently sitting on Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk. This piece of […]

By Hank Russell After the results for the Riverhead town supervisor’s race were made official, the incumbent announced that he has accepted the results and has conceded the race to his opponent. Supervisor Timothy Hubbard, […]

Hochul’s Favorability Rating Higher Than Stefanik’s By Hank Russell U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has seen his popularity fall off a cliff in recent months, with his favorability hitting rock bottom and his unfavorability rating hitting […]

Pol: Law ‘Will Put Families at Risk’ By Hank Russell A state law that will mandate all newly constructed residential and commercial buildings to use electric heat and appliances and was slated to go into […]

This article has been updated and corrected. Both Vie for GOP Nod to Face Hochul By Hank Russell Election Day came and went, but now two elected officials are looking forward to 2026 as U.S. […]