Politics

Condemn Hamas and Iran, Call for Hostages to Come Home By Hank Russell In commemorating the one-year anniversary, many elected officials continue to condemn Hamas for the death and destruction they caused against the Israeli […]

By Hank Russell The Siena College Research Institute (SCRI) recently released a poll on the New York State Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS). The results showed the registered Republicans and Democrats in New York State […]

By Hank Russell A bipartisan bill introduced and co-sponsored by two Long Island congressmen that would crack down on a violent Venezulean street gang has been passed unanimously by the Homeland Security Committee. The Tren […]

By Hank Russell North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and members of the Town Board announced a new town initiative that they say addresses longstanding, systemic problems in the town’s Department of Building, Inspection, Safety […]

By Hank Russell U.S. Representative Nick LaLota praised Congress for passing legislation that continues to fund the federal government into fiscal year 2025, thereby averting a shutdown. The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 provides […]

By Hank Russell A bill introduced by U.S. Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (R-Garden City) that he says would protect Medicaid recipients recently passed the House of Representatives and is now on its way to the U.S. […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The September 2022 cyber attack left the County, then governed by County Executive Steve Bellone (D-West Babylon), reeling with months of downed operations and services and a […]

On September 18, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Valley Stream), the first Haitian-American elected to the Legislature, led a protest of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to condemn what […]

By Hank Russell A day after former president Donald Trump held a rally at Nassau Coliseum, Nassau County Democratic Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, along with Legislators Seth Koslow and Debra Mulé, announced the filing of a formal complaint […]

By Hank Russell A bill introduced by U.S. Representative Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) that would deny federal funding to “sanctuary cities” passed the House and is now on its way to be voted on by […]