Politics

By Hank Russell The two Republican Long Island congressmen are denying accusations from Democrats that the White House and the House GOP are trying to slash Medicaid funding. The White House also addressed claims from […]

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman blasted Governor Kathy Hochul for appointing new board members of the Nassau Health Care Corporation (NHCC), calling the governor’s move “a power grab.” On May 31, Hochul […]

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) announced that he will be introducing “Connor’s Law,” his bill requiring yearly cardiac fitness certificates, including an electrocardiogram or an echocardiogram as part of the mandatory sports physical […]

By Hank Russell The House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it easier for both parties to understand the language of business contracts before signing on the dotted line. The bill, introduced by […]

Previously Published by The Messenger By Matt Meduri There are two open seats in the eighteen-member Suffolk County Legislature: the Babylon-based Fourteenth District – represented by Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) – and the northern […]

By Hank Russell Two pieces of legislation that involved the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) — introduced by two Republican state lawmakers — were left stranded in committee during votes on May 28. One said his […]

Would Make It Illegal for Animal Abusers on Registry to Own Pets By Hank Russell Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti (R-North Massapequa) announced county legislation that would prohibit convicted animal abusers from owning pets and […]

By Hank Russell A New York judge dealt a blow to the Trump administration when he issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the federal government, forbidding them from punishing New York State over the […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Cait Crudden A contentious debate erupted in Albany after the New York State Senate Education Committee, led by its Democratic majority, voted against advancing legislation aimed at protecting girls’ […]

Will Go up from $10,000 to $40,000 By Hank Russell A Long Island congressman is praising his fellow representatives for approving the new SALT (State And Local Taxes) cap deduction that will be four times […]