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New cigarette strike force seizes nearly $1.7 million in contraband and cash within first 6 months
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the new Cigarette Strike Force targeting illegal tobacco trafficking and sales has already seized nearly $1.7 million...
Legislator: Sunday bus ridership triples, with East End route posting highest numbers
Sunday bus riders in Suffolk County have nearly tripled since the new program was launched six months ago. Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman...
Gov. Cuomo signs Bill to establish comprehensive Medical Marijuana Program
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed a bill to establish a medical marijuana program for New York State. The new law includes provisions to...
Schumer: e-cigarette related poisonings skyrocket in NY this year
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require child-proof safety caps and clear warning labels on...
Free fishing days in New York State this weekend
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York residents and visitors may fish for free without a fishing license in any of the...
Legislation to better prevent child abuse passed
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor announced passage of legislation he supported to help prevent child abuse by...
Thiele on teacher evaluation reform
"Earlier this year, I voted to delay the effects of high-stakes testing associated with the Common Core in order to address the poor rollout...
Suffolk County puppy mill bill signed into law
Following public hearings and a unanimous voteby Suffolk County legislators, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signed the Suffolk County Pet Dealer Bill (1047-2014) into law...
Suffolk County Legislature passes 2015-2017 Capital Budget
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone proposed his 2015-2017 capital budget of all capital projects within the 18 legislative districts and presented it to the...
Bishop attends White House signing of memo aimed at increasing college affordability
Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Tim Bishop participated in a White House ceremony at which President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum aimed at making a college...
