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Our First Responders Stepped Up. Now Our Government Must Do the Same

March 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off on Our First Responders Stepped Up. Now Our Government Must Do the Same

By Nick LaLota The extraordinary dedication of Long Island’s first responders was on full display during the recent brush fires that tore through parts of Brookhaven and Southampton Towns. Their swift and selfless response not […]

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New York’s Crumbling Roads, Bridges Block Our Route to Economic Success

March 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off on New York’s Crumbling Roads, Bridges Block Our Route to Economic Success

By the Assembly Minority Conference New York’s local roads and bridges have been severely neglected for years. Investments in these critical arteries consistently fell short of what is needed to ensure safe, reliable travel for […]

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Did the Government Buy off Politico for Positive Press?

March 7, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off on Did the Government Buy off Politico for Positive Press?

The continued decline of the mainstream media has lefty “journalists” scratching their heads as to how their once-prestigious institution is now polling down in the gutter.  Well, here’s yet another example why. Elon Musk, who […]

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Steve Levy’s Daily Rant: Red States Show They Can Manage Rail Projects Better

March 7, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off on Steve Levy’s Daily Rant: Red States Show They Can Manage Rail Projects Better

Americans are flocking to red states like Florida, Texas, South Carolina and Tennessee, not only because these states don’t make you pay an income tax, but also because they simply are run better than blue […]

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America’s Poor Carry the Financial Burden of Illegal Immigration

March 6, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off on America’s Poor Carry the Financial Burden of Illegal Immigration

By Steve Levy For all those well-meaning but misguided folks who think that unbridled mass illegal immigration is a humane gesture, new statistics show that to be a cruel lie. The huge surge in illegal […]

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Why Does the MTA Even Need Congestion Pricing?

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off on Why Does the MTA Even Need Congestion Pricing?

Previously Published in The Messenger By Senator Alexis Weik Originally proposed as environmental protection for New York City, Congestion Pricing has proven itself to be an environmental farse. In the short time this tax has […]

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Budget Resolution Puts Long Islanders First

March 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off on Budget Resolution Puts Long Islanders First

By Nick LaLota Last week, I voted for the House Budget Resolution, a measure that helps set the stage for upcoming fiscal negotiations. While this resolution does not change tax rates, cut spending, or carry […]

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MTA Spends $1M on the Psychology of Fare Evasion Study while Billions Go Uncollected

March 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off on MTA Spends $1M on the Psychology of Fare Evasion Study while Billions Go Uncollected

By Steve Levy We’ve tried to point out just how wasteful and inefficient the Metropolitan Transit Authority is, but this latest tidbit of information takes the cake. We previously reported how the MTA is losing […]

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The Trump-Zelenskyy Blowup Is More Complicated Than You Think

March 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off on The Trump-Zelenskyy Blowup Is More Complicated Than You Think

When we first heard the sound bites and saw the snippets of the confrontation between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House, our immediate reaction was to write an editorial blasting Trump for […]

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Traffic Bill Is a Fitting Tribute to the Victims

March 1, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off on Traffic Bill Is a Fitting Tribute to the Victims

By the Assembly Minority Conference The scope of our responsibilities as legislators is broad, and we are afforded the opportunity to protect the residents of New York through a diverse range of policies. One such […]

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