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DeSantis set to make much-anticipated presidential campaign announcement, formalizing Trump rivalry
(AP) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, an outspoken cultural conservative long seen as Donald Trump’s leading rival for the Republican nomination, is set to launch his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday. The 44-year-old Republican governor plans to announce his decision in an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk, according to two people with knowledge of…
No final decisions on what state sites will be used to house asylum seekers
NY1 is reporting that Stony Brook University will be used as a housing site for asylum seekers.A total of three SUNY campuses will be used to house migrants. It says the plan includes a total of 1,500 beds at Stony Brook University, the University at Buffalo and the University at Albany.Governor Hochul’s office says No…
Coram man charged in shooting of Suffolk police officer
20 -year-old Janell Funderburke the Coram man accused of shooting a Suffolk police officer has been charged in a 13 count grand jury indictment and will face a judge on Thursday.Police say Funderburke shot officer Michael LaFauci in the leg while he was being investigated for an armed robbery. Officer LaFauci was released from the…
No debt ceiling agreement in White House meeting, though Biden and McCarthy call talks productive
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy both said they had a productive debt ceiling discussion late Monday at the White House, but there was no agreement as negotiators strained to raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default. It’s a crucial moment for the…
No debt ceiling agreement in White House meeting, though Biden and McCarthy call talks productive
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy both said they had a productive debt ceiling discussion late Monday at the White House, but there was no agreement as negotiators strained to raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default. It’s a crucial moment for the…
Nassau Legislature approves Nassau Coliseum lease transfer
The Nassau County Legislature approved the Nassau Coliseum lease transfer to Las Vegas Sands Monday.Seventeen out of 19 legislators voted in favor of the lease transfer, following a public hearing.The entertainment company’s $4 billion proposal would include hotel rooms, restaurants and a performance space. A casino would also be built if a gaming license is…
Half Hollow Hills school district considering armed security guards at schools
The superintendent of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District in Melville & Dix Hills says they are considering adding armed security guards at each of their schools.In a letter to parents the superintendent said the guards would be stationed inside an unmarked vehicle at the perimeter of each school property during school hours and…
MTA seeks to increase fares by Labor Day
The MTA wants to raise Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North fares by 4% by Labor Day In addition, subway and bus fares would go up to $2.90. They are also planning toll hikes of 6% E-ZPass costomers and 10% for Tolls by Mail. Customers will be able to offer feedback at public meetings online…
Nassau County Legislature voting today on casino
The Nassau County Legislature is voting today on the plan to build a casino at the Nassau coliseum. Lawmakers will be voting on transferring the land lease for The HUB to Sands Casino. The vote comes as many residents once again rallied against the plan on Sunday saying that the negative impacts of a casino…
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…