Politics

By Hank Russell Local politicians and a top-ranking member of Congress blasted Governor Kathy Hochul’s House testimony on “sanctuary states” before a congressional committee, calling it “more spin than substance.” On June 12, Hochul testified […]

It is estimated that the Social Security system will have to reduce benefits to every retiree by 21% in 2033 if nothing is done to shore up the system. Proposed fixes include significant tax increases […]

By Hank Russell Once again, the Legislative Minority called for the Bruce Blakeman administration in renewing its demand for equity in the delivery of Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grant resources to Democratic-led districts – resources […]

By Thomas Montana Assemblyman Daniel Norber (R,C-Great Neck) and his Assembly Minority colleagues stood on the Million Dollar Staircase in Albany on June 10 urging the U.S. House Oversight Committee to hold Governor Kathy Hochul […]

Previously Published in The Messenger Assemblyman Doug Smith (R–Holbrook) slammed Assembly Democrats after they voted to kill his legislation (A.7020) in the Assembly Banks Committee that would have capped credit card interest rates at 10% […]

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 […]