The removal of George Santos from Congress on Friday has relieved Republicans of one major political headache but has set the stage for another pressing challenge. The party will now have to defend his vulnerable seat in a special election scheduled early next year. The New York race is anticipated as one of the most …
On Friday, House Republicans made an unexpected move after nominating Representative Jim Jordan for speaker. They conducted a secret-ballot vote, asking lawmakers if they would support Jordan in a public vote on the House floor. Unfortunately for Jordan, the results were not in his favor. 55 members of the House Republican conference, nearly a quarter, …
Late on Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Richie Kessel, a well-known political figure in Nassau County, as the new chairman of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA), a state financial oversight and control board. This decision has raised concerns among many, including myself. As a former NIFA board member, I understand the importance of having …
WAWAYANDA, Orange County (WABC) — Authorities are investigating whether a blown front tire caused a tragic bus accident in New York. The charter bus, transporting students from Farmingdale High School in Nassau County, was en route to band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on I-84 in Wawayanda, Orange County. Sadly, two adults lost …
The Unconventional Lifestyle of Peter Brown, CEO of Renaissance Technologies The chief executive of one of the nation’s most successful hedge funds, Renaissance Technologies, has revealed a surprising habit he adopted to enhance his focus and productivity. Peter Brown, a 68-year-old CEO based on Long Island, admitted to spending approximately 2,000 nights sleeping in his …
In 2011, Alicia Kennedy, a writer from Long Island, adopted a vegan lifestyle. Within a year, she had opened her own vegan bakery, and by four years later, she had become a freelance food journalist, offering a unique perspective on all things food-related from a meat-free standpoint. Although Kennedy is no longer strictly vegan—she now …
In an ideal scenario for this upcoming winter season, the United States would completely transform its approach to respiratory illnesses. Before the pandemic, fall was primarily known as the time for flu shots, and not much else. However, now there are vaccines readily available that can effectively combat three common winter viruses at once: the …
Former New York police chief, James Burke, who once led the investigation into the Long Island serial killings, has been arrested again for allegedly soliciting sex in a public park. The arrest took place at a park in Farmingville, Long Island, where Burke reportedly exposed himself to a park ranger. The arrest was part of …
The Hamptons hills resound with the melodies of fundraising events. An assortment of political figures, including Mitt Romney, Donald Trump, Eric Adams, RFK Jr., Kathy Hochul, John Fetterman, and even Thomas Jefferson, have all made their way to the Hamptons for these events. Rep. George Santos was also present, while Governor Ron DeSantis was unable …
A man who worked as a paid campaign fundraiser for Representative George Santos has been indicted in New York on federal criminal charges. The charges stem from his alleged impersonation of a top aide to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy while soliciting donations for Santos. Samuel Miele, the fundraiser, sent a letter to Santos confessing to …