Politics

By Hank Russell Long Island’s two Republican Congressman — Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino — took exception to Governor Kathy Hochul’s comments that they were not doing enough to repeal the SALT (State And Local […]

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D-Plainview) once again urged County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman to finalize a capital infrastructure plan and corresponding bond ordinance that will fund long-overdue upgrades. Legislative committees […]

By Hank Russell After a blockade from the Democrat-controlled Senate last fall, U.S. Representative Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) reintroduced a bill that he says would deny municipalities federal funding if they defy U.S. immigration law. […]

By Hank Russell Sal Ferro, who has served as Huntington Town Councilman for the past three years, has announced that he will not seek another term. According to his biography posted on the town’s website, […]

By Hank Russell Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow (D-Merrick) officially launched his campaign for Nassau County Executive on January 8. He pledged to bring accountability, affordability, and responsible governance back to Nassau County. Koslow said […]

By Hank Russell Local elected officials, committee chairmen and local law enforcement came to the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead as they heard Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announce that he will be running for […]

By Hank Russell With the 2025 legislative session starting up, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) has given out conference leadership posts and committee assignments to GOP Assembly members. The Long Island Assembly members were […]

Flotteron Elected to Another Term As Deputy Presiding Officer The Suffolk County Legislature held its annual Organizational Meeting on January 2, at which time Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) and Deputy Presiding Officer Steven […]

By Hank Russell Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow issued a blistering statement after County Executive Bruce Blakeman had yet to lower county flags to half-staff in tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter, a requirement […]

East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez delivered her 2025 State of the Town Address, highlighting key achievements from the past year and setting forth an ambitious vision for the year ahead. Housing, environmental preservation, and […]