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Islip Town Seeks to Pierce 2027 Budget Property Tax Cap, but There are Objections Within

The Nov. 5 public hearing on the Town of Islip’s proposed 2027 budget lasted only about eight minutes. Supervisor Angie Carpenter moved to adopt the plan, but no Town Board member supported it. The proposed budget totals $306.5 million, roughly 6% ($18 million) above this year’s spending. It would...

Islip, NY · 1d
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FTC Targets Long Island Dealer Group Over “Internet Special” Pricing, Secures Stipulated Order Requiring Total Price Disclosure

On November 9, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint and a proposed stipulated order in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against three affiliated New York dealerships doing business as Stream Auto Outlet. The defendants are 324 W Merrick Ave Auto, LLC (Valley Stream), 189 Sunrise Auto Amityville LLC (Amityville), and 2232 Sunrise Hwy Auto LLC (Islip). The FTC brought the action under § 13(b) of the FTC Act and alleged a single count of deceptive advertising of vehicle prices in violation of § 5(a). The defendants neither admitted nor denied the allegations.

Islip, NY · 1d
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Tornadoes and flash flooding hit New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Tornado warnings in Queens and Wilmington, Delaware, prompted ground stops at JFK and LaGuardia as the storm brought snow to upstate New York.

Pennsylvania · 11h

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Broken Promise: New York Governor Hints At Possible Tax Hike

After winning re-election on a promise not to raise taxes, there are signs that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul may be backtracking.

New York · 2d

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Why Is Albany the Capital of New York State Instead of New York City?

With New York City being the largest city in the United States, it might seem a little surprising that the capital of New York State is Albany. After all, New York City was once the capital of the entire country. Why, then, did the state government settle in a city roughly 150 miles to the north?

Albany, NY · 18h

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Gov. Hochul pledges state support amid ongoing rescue efforts in Brooklyn building collapse

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke the morning after a residential building collapsed in Brooklyn, killing at least 8 people and injuring 19 others.

New York · 14h

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PPL settles wage theft suit with $162M for NY caregivers

A federal judge in Brooklyn approved a $162 million settlement for approximately 200,000 Medicaid home care workers who accused Public Partnerships LLC of underpayment, with payments scheduled to be distributed to eligible caregivers in early 2027.

New York · 1d

POLITICO

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Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

New York, NY · 2d

POLITICO

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Inside political circles, AOC’s aloof style becomes a factor

LEFT GUARD: The battle to own the progressive lane in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary is already brewing, with allies of Bronx Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Rep. Ro Khanna launching recruitment efforts seeking to nudge them both into the race. The rival efforts are laying bare the aloof, tight-lipped way AOC’s political team operates behind the scenes as she continues to weigh whether to run for president or Senate. And the recruitment bids are also showing the central role of New York in the early days of the 2028 race. Last week, former NYC-DSA-endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Democratic strategist Nomiki Konst, two longtime operatives in New York politics, launched “Run Ro,” a new outside group aiming to push Khanna to run for president. And on Monday, progressives including Ravi Sahai, a former 2025 campaign staffer for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, launched “Ready for AOC.” New York City Democratic Socialists of America co-chairs Gustavo Gordillo and Grace Mausser are also behind the pro-AOC effort, two people familiar with the matter said. The move from Bowman and Konst to get behind Khanna — instead of their fellow New Yorker — has bewildered some in the state’s left-leaning political ecosystem. “It’s weird,”

New York · 1d

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New York proposes reclassifying Newtown Creek to strengthen its water quality protections

New York State environmental regulators want to reclassify Newtown Creek, the industrial waterway separating Brooklyn from Queens, in a move that would lock in the strongest water quality protections the creek has ever had, and the public has until November 30 to comment. The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced the proposal on September 4, formally published it in the State Register on September 16, and will hold public hearings on November 16 and November 19.

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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Flu cases surge in New York ahead of the holidays

NEW YORK (PIX11) — It may not be winter yet, but flu cases are already surging across New York. For the week ending Oct. 31, there were 7,696 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases statewide, a 77 percent increase from the previous week, according to the New York State Department of Health. Hospitalizations increased by 105 percent, rising […]

New York · 1d

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'There’s never been a better time to be an MWBE’

Leaders in procurement for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises gathered Thursday at City & State’s Diversity & Procurement Summit to discuss contracting opportunities, MWBE participation, supplier diversity, procurement trends and strategies for successfully doing business with New York government agencies. Michael Garner, chief business diversity officer of New York...

New York · 7h

Long Island Life & Politics

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Long Island Trained for Energy Jobs, but Washington Needs to Let Us Build

By Anthony Villa Every morning, a construction worker on Long Island wakes up ready to work on a project that should be moving but is standing still. It's not because the work isn't needed -

New York, NY · 1d

The City Reporter

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Mamdani Budget Floats on Wall Street Cash as Momentum Grows for New Taxes

When the City Council and Mayor Zohran Mamdani agreed on a $127 billion budget last June, the story behind the story was obvious. The numbers for the fiscal year beginning last July 1 added up to a balanced budget, thanks to a flood of state aid and some fiscal gimmicks. And the plan projected a […] The post Mamdani Budget Floats on Wall Street Cash as Momentum Grows for New Taxes appeared first on The City Reporter .

New York, NY · 1d

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Newtown Creek Alliance Receives $500,000 in State Funding

Newtown Creek Alliance has received $500,000 in operational funding from New York state Sens. Julia Salazar and Kristen Gonzalez to support its work restoring the waterway and engaging communities in Brooklyn and Queens. The senators announced the funding Nov. 9 in Brooklyn. The grant will support the alliance’s environmental education...

Brooklyn, NY · 11h

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Black Women’s Votes Helped Fuel Midterm Wins. ‘Now Is The Time For Reciprocity,’ Rep. Pressley Says, As Clarke And Horsford Lay Out What’s Next

Black women turned out in force again in the midterm elections.

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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At Somos, New York’s political future meets Puerto Rico’s present

The annual Somos conference has long been equal parts family reunion, policy summit and political marketplace for New York’s Latino elected officials. But the 40th anniversary gathering at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan carried unusual significance this year, unfolding just days after a Democratic wave election that reshaped New York politics while forcing attendees to confront Puerto Rico’s own challenges, from drought and infrastructure strains to questions about economic development and political self-determination.

New York · 3d

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Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

New York, NY · 4d

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St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Queens, NY · 4d

Fortune

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D.C. is a New York town: The president, next speaker and Senate majority leader grew up within 11 miles of each other—what it means for the Big Apple

Gov. Kathy Hochul already wants ‘a few more billions’ for New York, starting with a tunnel Trump says Schumer spent 20 years chasing.

Brooklyn, NY · 4d