Politics

By Hank Russell U.S. Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-Patchogue) helped sponsor a bill introduced by Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey) that would provide financial relief for those struggling to pay for flood insurance. The Flood Loss Offset […]

By Cait Crudden In a strong show of bipartisan collaboration, Congressmen Nick LaLota (R, NY-01) and Jimmy Panetta (D, CA-19), both Navy veterans, have introduced the Gold Star Children Education Act. The proposed legislation, aimed […]

Says He Is a ‘Commonsense Democrat’ By Hank Russell John Avlon, who is running as a Democrat in the 1st Congressional District, stated his case as to why he should be elected to Congress during […]

A Long Island think tank has issued a report providing information it claims every resident should be aware of before considering an increase in the sales tax in Suffolk County to construct sewers in the […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The Suffolk County Legislature has begun the process of investigating a former colleague. Former Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mt. Sinai), who represented the Sixth District from 2012 until […]

By Hank Russell A New York State judge in Syracuse recently ruled that a state law moving local elections to even years was unconstitutional. Onondaga County State Supreme Court Judge Gerard Neri said the law […]

By Hank Russell The Nassau County Executive’s Office has accused a local union of using “an antisemitic slur” in its flier to its members. A spokesperson blasted the union’s timing, considering it was sent out […]

A workforce housing bill introduced by Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa (R,C-Centereach) was signed into law on October 10 after the county Legislature unanimously approved it. This piece of legislation is aimed at enhancing housing […]

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman recently released his proposed budget for 2025. In it, residents will see no tax increases. In addition, there will be more money for salaries and educational and […]

Congressional candidate John Avlon will speak at the next LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) meeting on October 18, starting at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Candlelight Diner, located at 56 Veterans […]