Long Island politician promises to investigate claims that his daughter’s boyfriend stalked a rival in the election.
Politicians on Long Island are determined to “get to the bottom” of a situation involving a boyfriend of a local manager’s daughter, who reportedly made intimidating late-night visits to rival lawmakers during the Republican primary. Initially, Ed Welheim’s campaign, the Smithtown manager, dismissed allegations that his daughter’s boyfriend, Joshua Smith, 47, was responsible for these […]
Individual connected to Long Island town supervisor harassed and threatened political opponent days before GOP primary, according to police.
Authorities report that a low-key Republican primary on Long Island turned scandalous just a day before the voting was set to start. This was triggered by the arrest of the daughter’s boyfriend of Smithtown manager Ed Welheim, who allegedly terrorized his political opponent during odd late-night visits. Joshua Smith, 47, who is in a relationship […]
I’m Not Interested in Your Long Discussion About This
Attorney General Pam Bondy’s Budget Hearing On Monday, Attorney General Pam Bondy presented the Department of Justice’s 2026 budget, marking her first appearance in Congress since her confirmation in January. The session turned tumultuous quickly, especially as Rep. Rosa Delauro (D-CT) interrupted Bondy repeatedly, accusing her of undermining the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) […]
Long Island school brings in a cute dog to tackle goose droppings
It’s hard to ignore the situation. With Long Island schools dealing with persistent issues from geese, they’ve found some inventive ways to tackle the problem. In the Levittown Island Tree District, they’ve enlisted Tuck, a well-trained flock of collies, who help chase off hundreds of geese from the fields. Principal Ackerman often praises the four-year-old […]
Coyotes are taking over Long Island, partly due to this unexpected ability and the presence of NYC rats.
Coyotes are showing up more frequently on Long Island, a place they haven’t fully inhabited in the U.S. This year, at least five breeding pairs of these non-native animals were found in northwestern Nassau County, as noted by Michael Bottini from the Seatok Environmental Association. “They’re actually quite adept swimmers, which likely explains how they’re […]
Liz Weston: Receiving a significant retirement account may impact Medicare premiums for as long as 10 years
Dear Liz If someone inherits my retirement account, is there a way to prevent an increase in Medicare premiums for a year? Answer A significant retirement account can influence Medicare premiums for as long as 10 years, not just a single year. Typically, inheritance isn’t taxable; however, retirement accounts are an exception. When someone withdraws […]
LeBron James remarks that he cannot play for too long.
LeBron James Contemplates Retirement LeBron James is hinting at passing on the crown of basketball stardom. At 40, he addressed retirement inquiries during the Franc Festival at the Javits Center on Saturday. Having just completed his 22nd NBA season, he found himself on the court with players who were born in the midst of his […]
Luis Gil makes important progress in his long Yankees injury recovery
Lewis Gill Takes Steps Towards Recovery Lewis Gill might still have at least a month ahead before he’s back in action, but on Saturday morning, he stepped onto the mound at Yankee Stadium for the first time since spring training. As part of his rehabilitation from some significant strain injuries, Gill participated in a live […]
If he starts a war on his own, Trump will just be the latest in a long line of presidents to act this way.
In this week’s anniversary, I recall how, 24 years ago, I stood with a bipartisan group of Congress members to challenge the Obama administration’s choice to strike Libya without a formal declaration of war. It’s intriguing how many who either supported or stayed silent during those actions by President Obama later expressed horror when President […]
Captain Cook’s Long Lost Ship Discovered in Newport Harbor
Location of HMS Endeavour Believed Discovered Maritime specialists have potentially pinpointed the resting place of HMS Endeavour, the famous ship commanded by Captain James Cook, a prominent British navigator and explorer. A report released earlier this month by the Australian National Maritime Museum suggests that the location of the wreck, believed to have been lost […]