New Yorkers work hard for every tax dollar they earn. That’s why transparency, strong oversight, and accountability in government programs are essential. When reports of fraud emerge elsewhere, it’s a reminder that safeguarding public funds must always be a priority.

Antisemitism has no place in New York. Period. Clear standards, strong leadership, and zero tolerance for hate are essential to protecting Jewish communities and ensuring public institutions take this threat seriously. Any rollback of protections deserves careful scrutiny.

Programs like the Excelsior Scholarship open real doors for students and families across New York. Access to tuition-free education at SUNY and CUNY helps students focus on learning, building skills, and preparing for their future, an opportunity worth celebrating.

NYC Correction is hiring! Registration for Exam #6302 is open now and closes 3/4/26. Competitive pay, strong benefits, and FREE pre-exam workshops available. Learn more: NYC.gov/JoinDOC.

Proud to support Western Suffolk BOCES’ Recovery High School and its request for a 3-year extension of the Suffolk County Opioid Settlement Fund Grant, helping students stay on track academically while continuing their recovery.

Speeding is turning everyday roads into danger zones. In 2024 alone, crashes where speed was a factor killed or seriously injured 418 Long Islanders, up from 254 in 2019. We need real enforcement, smarter street design and accountability to slow drivers down and save lives.

Clean drinking water is not optional, it’s essential. This CLE program will explore the legal, environmental, and public health challenges surrounding PFAS contamination, offering critical insights for attorneys, planners, and public officials working to protect communities.

Major infrastructure investment for Long Island: NYSDOT is putting $7.3 million into repairing five heavily traveled Suffolk County bridges, replacing aging bridge joints to improve safety, ride quality, and long-term reliability.

Speeding isn’t harmless, it’s deadly. Long Island needs drivers to slow down, follow the limit, and keep our roads safer for everyone. The number of speeding deaths is out of control and we need to do more to strengthen our laws, enforce the laws and increase driving safety.

Suffolk County just raised $42.5 million for its sewer project fund using a sales-tax hike earmark, boosting resources for water quality and infrastructure upgrades across the county.

Blood Emergency in New York and New Jersey! Severe winter weather has disrupted thousands of donations, leaving our region’s blood supply dangerously low. If you’re eligible, please consider donating, lives depend on it.

Albany can’t keep pretending this will regulate itself, strong, commonsense AI rules are needed to protect kids, consumers, and workers while innovation moves forward responsibly.

Clean drinking water is not optional, it’s essential. This CLE program will explore the legal, environmental, and public health challenges surrounding PFAS contamination, offering critical insights for attorneys, planners, and public officials working to protect communities.

Clean drinking water is not optional, it’s essential. This CLE program will explore the legal, environmental, and public health challenges surrounding PFAS contamination, offering critical insights for attorneys, planners, and public officials working to protect communities.

Encouraging progress in the fight against underage drinking, new data shows teen alcohol use continues to decline nationwide. Preventing underage drinking is a shared responsibility, and partnerships like We Don’t Serve Teens are helping keep alcohol out of the hands of kids.

How many more lives need to be lost before Albany acts? Bills A.8217 and A.5271 will save lives and close dangerous loopholes that put families at risk. Enough is enough, bring these bills to the floor and pass them.

At today’s EnCon budget hearing, the Assemblyman pressed state officials on proposed SECRA changes, asking a simple question: if affordable housing is the goal, why isn’t it in the budget language? Environmental protection and affordability must move forward together.

Great news for Centerport! After persistent advocacy from the Centerport Harbor Civic Association, DOT has officially begun the 6-month traffic safety study along SR-25A and Little Neck Road. This is a big step toward safer streets and a safer community!

Grateful to support one of our community’s most important resources Thank you to the Commack Public Library for this kind note and for the incredible work you do every day. Proud to have helped secure a $20,000 Bullet Aid grant!

Help Make Easter Brighter for Local Families! The 16th Annual Easter Basket Drive for ECLI-VIBES is underway! Please consider donating an Easter basket filled with candy, stuffed animals, and fun goodies to help victims and families of domestic violence enjoy a happier holiday.