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A new poll from Siena College’s Research Institute puts numbers to what New Yorkers already know. The cost of living is out of control. And this sentiment is felt across the board, with 67 percent of voters saying New York is heading in the wrong direction when it comes to affordability, including 59 percent of Democrats, 79 percent of Republicans and 71 percent of independents.
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By Ed Ra
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5/15/26
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Scammers seek to prey on our emotions — by scaring us with threats of lawsuits from the IRS, trying to blackmail us for money to keep them from disclosing embarrassing information and photos, or claiming that a grandchild or a loved one is in danger and needs money fast, or else something horrible will happen.
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By Debra Mulé
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5/15/26
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Last month, five students from Long Island High School for the Arts advanced from regional competition to the SkillsUSA state championships in an impressive showcase of career readiness and …
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By Larry J. Leaven
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5/15/26
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Mine isn’t a unique story. Long Island has some of the highest electricity costs in the country, and the bills keep climbing. All of my high school friends have moved away for various reasons, but a common denominator is the high cost of living here. This is the conversation taking place at every kitchen table from Mineola to Montauk.
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By Nick Guariglia
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5/15/26
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The bill has now gone to the State Senate, which, like the Assembly, has overwhelmingly passed it seven times. Yes, seven times. But Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed it four times. And her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, a fellow Democrat, vetoed it three times.
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By Karl Grossman
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5/15/26
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The Massapequa Soccer Club was accepted into the National Academy League (NAL) competition platform. This affiliation will provide a premier club-based development platform for its young male …
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5/14/26
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New York’s energy debate is often framed as a question of transition. But for many experts, environmental advocates, labor leaders and utility officials, the more immediate issue is one of necessity.
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By Herald Content Studio
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5/14/26
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The MTA said it remains hopeful a deal can be reached with five Long Island Rail Road unions before a Friday night deadline, as negotiations continue over wages and contract terms and contingency plans are prepared in case of a possible strike Saturday.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/13/26
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Town of Hempstead is offering free boat safety checks and boater education courses ahead of National Safe Boating Week to help residents stay safe and comply with state law.
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By Melissa Berman
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5/13/26
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Free ticket registration has opened for the New York State United 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island, a large-scale public viewing event set for June 12 at Stony Brook University.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/13/26
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