Politics

Previously Published in The Messenger By Cait Crudden In a crucial step towards bolstering the nation’s defense capabilities, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has cleared the Armed Services Committee, paving the way for a […]

By Hank Russell Suffolk County Republican Committee Chairman Jesse Garcia announced that, despite the guilty verdict Donald J. Trump received from a jury trial, he will continue to support the former president. On May 30, […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The topic of affordability, namely affordable housing, has been as salient a topic as ever in Suffolk County. A marquee topic of the 2023 elections, many local […]

Legislation Will Complement Senate Version of the Bill By Hank Russell U.S. Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (R-Garden City) recently introduced the “Safer Prisons Act of 2024.” This legislation serves as the House of Representatives’ companion to […]

Frederick Brewington, a civil rights attorney, has announced his endorsement of Brad Schwartz for New York State Senate. Schwartz is running in the June 25 Democratic primary for New York’s 7th Senate District, which covers north […]

Suffolk Had Third-Highest Number of Overdose Deaths in the State By Hank Russell New York State Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) joined other members of the Assembly Republican Conference — including Assemblymembers Joseph M. Giglio […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The topic of Veterans’ mental health is salient for an unfortunate reason: it is a problem that continues to persist, in some places at record-high levels. Suffolk […]

By Hank Russell Flanked by local elected officials and families of loved ones who died of a fentanyl overdose, Suffolk County Chief Assistant District Attorney Allen Bode called on state legislators to pass “Chelsey’s Law” […]

Proposed Legislation Would Have Provided Exemptions to Widows and Widowers of Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty By Hank Russell A bill introduced by Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) — which would have […]

Flanked by his colleagues in the Minority Conference, New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) held a press conference on may 15 calling for a hearing to seek answers from New York City officials […]