Politics

By Hank Russell At his State of the County address on March 12, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was quick to point out the bright spots in his administration as evidence of why he deserves […]

By Hank Russell Although neither one has shared their political ambitions for next year, Bruce Blakeman and Michael Lawler are considered to be the top two Republican challengers in the chase for governor. For the […]

Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks (D-Uniondale) was sworn in during an inaugural ceremony held on March 10. Nicks will represent the Second Legislative District, which is comprised of the communities of Uniondale, Westbury, New Cassel […]

By Hank Russell For the second year in a row, local politicians, district attorneys, state organizations and victims’ families held a rally at the Million Dollar Staircase in Albany on March 11 to call for […]

On March 14, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine will be the guest speaker at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action). This event will take place at the Candlelight Diner, located at 56 Veterans Memorial Highway […]

By Hank Russell Despite an improvement in her favorability and job approval ratings, Governor Kathy Hochul is still underwater in those two departments, according to a poll that was released on March 10 by the […]

The Center for Cost Effective Government, a New York-based think tank, has published a White Paper analyzing what it terms as a serious diminishing of voting integrity safeguards.  The report emphasizes that numerous actions taken […]

Smyth to Seek Re-Election as Town Supervisor; Bennardo and Sorrentino Also Running for Re-Election; Grizopoulos Joins Slate for Town Council Huntington Republican Committee Chairman Thomas McNally has announced the party’s slate of endorsed candidates for […]

Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) has been elected Vice Chair of the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of military veterans in the U.S. House of Representatives dedicated to strengthening national security, supporting veterans, and […]

By Lindsay Press Less than two months after taking office, President Donald Trump held a joint address in front of members of Congress, department heads, dignitaries, and special guests. During his 90-minute speech – the […]