Politics

By Hank Russell The New York State Democratic Committee took Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman to task for pushing for a “small minimum wage,” which they say hurts New York workers. […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri On March 1, 2026, Suffolk County Police arrested three El Salvadoran nationals in the United States illegally, who were found in possession of two Molotov Cocktails and […]

By Hank Russell The New York State Democrats launched a new commercial against Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman as part of its seven-figure ad campaign blitz. In the commercial, called “Suck-Up,” […]

By Hank Russell As New Yorkers are starting to pay more at the pump as gas prices continue to increase, Governor Kathy Hochul said the blame lies with President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans during […]

Members Seek to Reform HALT Act By Hank Russell The Assembly Republican Conference held a press conference on March 16 and was joined by New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) President […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Madison Warren This week, Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter (R-West Islip) delivered the annual State of the Town address, reflecting on the progress the Town of Islip has made […]

By Hank Russell New York State Democrats continue to paint Nassau County Executive and GOP candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman as an extremist and they are now saying he is becoming more extreme by the […]

By Hank Russell Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the Assembly Minority Conference Joint Budget Conference Committee appointments for fiscal year 2026-2027. Some of these committee appointees represent the Long Island area. Ra […]

By Hank Russell In a surprising turnaround, Governor Kathy Hochul said that she would like the state Legislature to hit pause on setting the deadline for the state’s climate mandate, saying it would be costly […]

By Hank Russell In a State of the Town address highlighting fiscal responsibility, innovation, and community investment, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena detailed major accomplishments and ambitious plans that she said are designed to […]