State & Regional News

By Kayleigh Anderson The New York State Comptroller’s Office recently released a report showing that the decrease in debt by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) will result in significant delays to its capital improvement projects.   […]

Two Long Island organizations received a combined $138,380 in conservation partnership program grants from New York State. The North Shore Land Alliance, based in Mill Neck, is receiving $93,380 in Stewardship and Resource Management Grants. […]

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the first tranche of funding from the newly established $150 million NY SWIMS capital grant program, which is part of the state budget that was enacted. This investment aims to enhance […]

Joined by 22 attorneys general throughout the United States, New York Attorney General Letitia James urged UnitedHealth Group, Inc., the nation’s largest health insurer, to take immediate action to assist patients, providers, and pharmacies affected […]

Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) commemorated the 190th anniversary of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) on April 24, 2024, marking nearly two centuries of service and recent monumental advancements in […]

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on April 24 that construction is getting underway on projects that will enhance safety and travel conditions at several locations across Long Island, marking a $27 million investment by the State Department […]

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that, as part of the next phase of the state’s $500 million commitment to offshore wind supply chain activities, a $200 million Supportive Manufacturing and Logistics Request for Proposals is now […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Congressman Adriano Espaillat have issued a consumer alert to warn New Yorkers about real estate scams particularly targeting the Dominican community. This warning comes in response to recent […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office secured $650,000 in penalties and more than $400,000 in refunds from Northwell Health, New York’s largest health care network, for misleading New Yorkers seeking COVID-19 testing during the […]

By Hank Russell Three local municipalities and two public utilities received a combined total of more than $95 million for water infrastructure projects, with the funding coming from the state’s Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) program. […]