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Every legislative session reveals what Albany truly values. With families across New York struggling with rising expenses, public safety concerns and a state that continues to become less affordable, they deserve a Legislature focused on the issues affecting their daily lives. Instead, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the legislative majorities used another year of one-party control to advance the same misplaced priorities that have made it harder for families, seniors and small businesses to stay in New York.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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7/10/26
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Over the past seven months, my Democratic colleagues and I have introduced numerous proposals that seek to make life more affordable, combat the ongoing opioid addiction crisis, improve the safety of our roads, and correct outdated policies that make us a regional outlier.
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By Olena Nicks
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7/10/26
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Unfortunately, the 340B program has strayed far from its original purpose, becoming a major source of revenue for health care systems, and not just for safety net providers. An analysis by the Empire Center for Public Policy found that some of New York’s most well-funded hospitals are taking in hundreds of millions of dollars through the program each year. But there is remarkably little transparency into whether patients are truly benefiting from that funding.
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By Siela Bynoe
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7/10/26
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For many residents, this may seem like something that shouldn’t require government action. After all, mothers and fathers have been the foundation of families and communities since the beginning of our nation. Yet recent actions in Albany have made it clear that what once seemed self-evident can no longer be taken for granted.
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By John Ferretti
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7/10/26
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Libraries have evolved far beyond quiet reading rooms lined with shelves full of books. They are vibrant community centers that welcome residents of every age and every background. They’re places where curiosity is encouraged, lifelong learning is celebrated and neighbors come together at author readings, musical performances and movie screenings.
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7/10/26
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Early-morning formations, obstacle courses, land navigation and a rope descent down the side of a tower pushed 10 Uniondale High School Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets well …
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By Stacy Driks
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7/10/26
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Just over two weeks after a three-alarm fire forced it to close, Jordan Lobster Farms reopened on July 1, marking an emotional return for the beloved Island Park waterfront institution.
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By Abigail Grieco
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7/10/26
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From rock legends and country superstars to hip-hop icons and family-friendly performances, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater offers something for nearly every music fan through September.
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By Herald Content Studio
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7/9/26
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This July, food lovers can turn their own dining rooms, patios or backyards into destinations by bringing together hometown favorites with iconic dishes from some of America's most celebrated restaurants.
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By Herald Content Studio
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7/9/26
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A power outage near Rockville Centre disrupted Thursday morning service on the Long Island Rail Road's Babylon Branch, causing westbound delays averaging about 17 minutes and the cancellation of one train.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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7/9/26
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