Politics

Would Prevent Real and Enhanced Media in a Sexual Nature from Being Posted without One’s Consent By Hank Russell By a 409-2 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill by U.S. Senator […]

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter will be the guest speaker at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action). This event will take place on May 16 at the Candlelight Diner, located at 56 Veterans Memorial Highway […]

By Hank Russell The New York State Senate passed a bill earlier this year that would call on the Public Service Commission (PSC) to consider economic factors before setting utility rates. One local state senator […]

By Hank Russell Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti (R-North Massapequa), fellow lawmakers, and a coalition of Long Island business owners railed against Governor Kathy Hochul’s plans to increase the MTA Payroll Tax, slamming the proposal […]

By Hank Russell Deal? What deal? That is what Assemblyman Ed Ra is asking. Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced that, on April 29, the Assembly passed its ninth budget extender to keep government operations running as […]

By Hank Russell A recent poll from GrayHouse found that Stefanik (R-Plattsburgh) would easily dominate not only her fellow colleague in Congress, Mike Lawler (R-Pearl River), but also Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. If the […]

By Hank Russell As President Donald Trump touted his accomplishments during his first 100 days in office, some Democrats claimed his policies have done more harm than good for New York State. The White House […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri In 2021, the Town of Islip switched from its at-large method of electing members of its Town Board to the councilmanic district method, one in which each […]

By Hank Russell It took almost a month, but it seems like an agreement has been reached on the 2025-2026 state budget. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement late April 28 and shared the details […]

By Hank Russell During the LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) meeting that was held on April 25 at the Candlelight Diner in Commack, Smithtown Town Supervisor Ed Wehrheim shared with those in attendance his […]