State & Regional News

Work was recently completed on the Newbridge Road Park water access point project in the Town of Hempstead. The completion of this new public access point, which was part of the South Shore Blueway Trail […]

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of New York State’s first-ever Veterans Mobile Outreach Centers, equipping the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services with a fleet of three vehicles uniquely outfitted to assist […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an investor alert warning New Yorkers about scams that are luring potential investors with fake videos created with artificial intelligence (AI) to show celebrities and business leaders touting […]

Organization Also Sued for Blocking Access to Two Long Island Clinics By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James recently filed a contempt order against the anti-abortion group Red Rose Rescue for willfully defying a court […]

Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert warning businesses against price gouging of essential items in Suffolk County after a federal emergency was declared due to severe weather that caused heavy flooding and serious damage […]

By Hank Russell President Joe Biden approved a request from Governor Kathy Hochul for a federal emergency declaration for Suffolk County from the record rainfall that occurred on August 18-19. The president’s action authorizes the […]

Three Workforce Investment Organizations will receive awards totaling up to $646 million over the next three years to implement the Career Pathways Training Program, which will recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers across […]

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State has paid over $2 billion in bonuses to more than 800,000 health care workers statewide through the Health Care Worker Bonus Program. The program was launched by […]

Governor Kathy Hochul cautioned New Yorkers as parts of the state are forecasted to be impacted by the remnants of Debby with heavy rain and potential river and flash flooding. Starting around midday Friday, Debby […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a report on the potential benefits and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) on August 5, particularly generative AI, as this technology rapidly advances and becomes more embedded […]