Politics

A resolution introduced by Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-Huntington) that penalizes convicted animal abusers who are found to own animals was unanimously passed at the Legislature’s recent General Meeting.  This local law amends the […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri A bill has circulated the Suffolk County Legislature that, if passed, would require the Veterans’ Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) Flag flown wherever a Prisoner of War-Missing […]

By Hank Russell As the state Legislature passed its fifth budget extender since missing the April 1 deadline to approve the budget, some Republican politicians are blasting the Democrat-controlled chamber for failing to hammer out […]

By Cooper Smith A proposed New York State bill that would restrict police officers from making traffic stops for minor vehicle infractions is drawing sharp criticism from Long Island Republicans, who argue the measure could […]

By Lindsay Press New York State Attorney General Letitia James has been accused of mortgage fraud by William Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and […]

By Cooper Smith Rep. Nick LaLota (R–Rocky Point) is calling on fellow Republicans in the House to take a compassionate and responsible approach to Medicaid reform, joining a group of GOP lawmakers in sending a […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Raheem Soto It’s not every day that New York politicians agree on something. But when it comes to the state’s catastrophic overhaul of its home care system, even long-time […]

Says Bill Would Protect National Security By Hank Russell A Long Island congressman cheered the passage of a bill he cosponsored that he says would prevent unelected judges, especially those in the district courts, from […]

By Hank Russell Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow (D-Merrick), the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive running against Republican incumbent Bruce Blakeman, unveiled a five-point “Plan for Nassau” during a press conference on April 11. […]

By Hank Russell Hundreds turned out for the Long Island Association’s (LIA) presentation, “Protecting our Environment and Unlocking Economic Prosperity” with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. During the event, Zeldin discussed environmental regulations, […]