Nobody should have been shocked to hear that George Santos began a new path to trouble shortly after President Donald Trump embarrassed other Long Island Republicans by cutting short the convicted congressman's 7-year sentence. Santos, 37, who pleaded gui... See more
A steep and tricky climb awaits Bruce Blakeman if he intends to reach the coveted realm of major league governance by succeeding Gov. Kathy Hochul. Even if the MAGA Republican rises meteorically from Nassau County executive to New York governor, he'd then... See more
On May 7, more than a month into the start of the state fiscal year, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an agreement on a new annual budget. Minutes later, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie — whose leadership role gives him a lot to say about that — declared "There'... See more
For those who are young and unfamiliar: Thomas DiNapoli, 72, of Great Neck Plaza, has been the New York State comptroller since 2007. He was first placed in the job in a bipartisan vote by the State Legislature after the late Alan Hevesi resigned as part ... See more
An analysis of Gov. Kathy Hochul's newly released tax and public calendar information published by Gothamist indicates she spent all or part of at least 162 days last year in New York City. She and her husband, William Hochul, a top-dollar lawyer with the... See more
