Politics

By Hank Russell Democratic members of the Nassau County Legislature gathered on June 9 at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building to demand an immediate FBI investigation into what they call a series of […]

By Hank Russell After last year’s unanimous vote by the Suffolk County Legislature in 2024 to designate September 22 as “Veteran Suicide Awareness & Remembrance (SAR) Day,” Legislator Chad Lennon (C-Rocky Point), a major in […]

By Hank Russell A bill that allows companies to provide support and assistance to employees who may be suffering from addiction and help prevent workplace injuries unanimously passed the Assembly. The “Recovery Ready Workplace Act,” […]

By Hank Russell The two Republican Long Island congressmen are denying accusations from Democrats that the White House and the House GOP are trying to slash Medicaid funding. The White House also addressed claims from […]

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman blasted Governor Kathy Hochul for appointing new board members of the Nassau Health Care Corporation (NHCC), calling the governor’s move “a power grab.” On May 31, Hochul […]

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) announced that he will be introducing “Connor’s Law,” his bill requiring yearly cardiac fitness certificates, including an electrocardiogram or an echocardiogram as part of the mandatory sports physical […]

By Hank Russell The House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it easier for both parties to understand the language of business contracts before signing on the dotted line. The bill, introduced by […]

Previously Published by The Messenger By Matt Meduri There are two open seats in the eighteen-member Suffolk County Legislature: the Babylon-based Fourteenth District – represented by Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) – and the northern […]

By Hank Russell Two pieces of legislation that involved the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) — introduced by two Republican state lawmakers — were left stranded in committee during votes on May 28. One said his […]

Would Make It Illegal for Animal Abusers on Registry to Own Pets By Hank Russell Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti (R-North Massapequa) announced county legislation that would prohibit convicted animal abusers from owning pets and […]