Politics

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 […]

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 […]