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Suffolk Legislature vote to block asylum seekers
The leader of the Suffolk County Legislature announced Sunday the body would seek to block New York City from sending asylum seekers to be housed in the county. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, a Democrat, has previously said he is open to the idea of sheltering migrants in the county. Suffolk and Nassau counties have…
3 construction project paused for summer to ease beach travel
The Department of Transportation has announced that work is being suspended at three construction sites on Long Island ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend to ease travel conditions for beachgoers throughout the summer months. Work on the drawbridges on the Loop and Meadowbrook Parkways in Nassau County and the Shelter Island South Ferry dock in…
Santos names himself the treasurer of his own campaign
George Santos has named himself the treasurer of his own campaign committee according to documents from the Federal Election Commission. He has also listed himself as “custodian of records.” This comes after the congressman’s treasurer resigned from the position earlier this year. It has been over a week since Rep. Santos was indicted on federal…
Debt ceiling talks to resume as Biden, McCarthy prepare to meet Monday to resolve standoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt ceiling talks were set to resume Sunday evening as Washington races to strike a budget compromise along with a deal to raise the nation’s borrowing limit and avert an economy-wrecking federal default. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Sunday while the president was returning home on…
Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
CLEVELAND (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, an unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87. A spokeswoman for Brown’s family said he passed away peacefully in his…
Hicksville accused of stealing COVID relief funds
The Nassau County DA says a Hicksville couple stole more than $12,000 in COVID relief fundsThe suspects submitted fraudulent paperwork to the Town of Oyster Bay’s COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program.They couple were charged with grand larceny and face up to seven years in prison.
Breeze Airways New Non-Stop Destinations at ISP
May 18th, 2023 – Long Island MacArthur Airport today celebrated all eight Breeze Airways’ destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) with an inaugural “Feel the Summer Breeze” sendoff for customers flying to Richmond, VA. The airport and airline marked the event with a water curtain salute from the Airport Fire Rescue Team. “We are delighted…
Human error list all voters as Democrat
Due to a human error at a printing company, many voters in Nassau County got their voter ID cards in the mail this week with all the cards say voters are registered as Democrats, even if they are registered as a Republican, independent or members of another political party.Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says the…
Car rushes Vatican gate, is fired on by gendarmes; driver apprehended after reaching courtyard
ROME (AP) — A car driven by someone with apparent psychiatric problems rushed through a Vatican gate Thursday evening and sped past Swiss Guards into a palace courtyard before the driver was apprehended by police, the Holy See said. Vatican gendarmes fired a shot at the speeding car’s front tires after it rushed the gate,…
Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — A resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress was referred to the House Ethics Committee on Wednesday as Republicans successfully sidestepped an effort to force them into a vote that could have narrowed their already slim four-seat majority. The House voted along party lines, 221-204, to refer the matter to…
Hochul announces funding for animal shelters across the state
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced nearly $7.6 million will be provided to 21 animal shelters and humane societies across the state. The funding will support construction, renovation, and expansion projects that will enhance animal care and health and help ensure adoptions for New York’s dogs and cats.On Long Island shelters in Oyster Bay, North Hempstead,…
Bellone says there are no plans for migrants to be bused to Suffolk
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone told News 12 yesterday that he does not know of any plans to bus migrants in New York City out to Suffolk County, Adding that if that were to happen the county would need to handle it in a “responsible and humane way.” So far, New York City officials say…