Giants get dominated in all phases as they drop to 2-7 with a 34-24 loss to 49ers

Giants get dominated in all phases as they drop to 2-7 with a 34-24 loss to 49ers

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Brian Daboll loves to talk about playing complementary football. What his New York Giants did on Sunday was the polar opposite.Mistakes on offense, defense and special teams doomed the Giants in a 34-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers that was not as close as the score indicated and was…

SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown.In the New York borough of the Bronx, about 200 more…

Long Island Voters Head to the Polls Tuesday

Long Island Voters Head to the Polls Tuesday

Early voting has wrapped up, and now all eyes turn to Election Day — Tuesday, November 4th, when polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. across Long Island. In Nassau County, voters will cast ballots in several key races, including the County Executive contest between incumbent Bruce Blakeman and challenger Seth Koslow.…

How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll

How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Yes, you’ll get a shot at an extra hour’s sleep. But even with that, it might be one of the most dreaded weekends on the American calendar: the end of daylight saving time.Only 12% of U.S. adults favor the current system of daylight saving time, which has people in most states…

Gov. Hochul Declares Emergency as SNAP Cuts Loom

Gov. Hochul Declares Emergency as SNAP Cuts Loom

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency as nearly 1.8 million New Yorkers brace for cuts to federal SNAP food benefits starting Saturday. Hochul announced $65 million in new state funding to support local food programs, promising no new taxes and no Albany recall as her administration scrambles to fill the…

Nassau County Legislature Approves $4.4 Billion 2026 Budget Along Party Lines

Nassau County Legislature Approves $4.4 Billion 2026 Budget Along Party Lines

Nassau County legislators on Thursday approved a $4.4 billion operating budget for 2026, with Republicans using their majority to back County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposal without any amendments. The entire Democratic caucus opposed the plan, arguing it lacked needed changes and fisca

Suozzi Endorses Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Race, Breaking with Party Leadership

Suozzi Endorses Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Race, Breaking with Party Leadership

Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi has endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, rejecting his party’s nominee, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani. Suozzi said he agrees with Mamdani’s concerns about affordability but “fundamentally disagrees” with his proposed solutions. The move puts Suozzi at odds with top Democrats — including Gov. Kathy…

Judge Dismisses Blakeman’s Claim in ‘Militia’ Debate Lawsuit

Judge Dismisses Blakeman’s Claim in ‘Militia’ Debate Lawsuit

A state judge has dismissed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s counterclaim that two Democratic legislators tried to silence him over his controversial plan to deputize armed citizens. State Supreme Court Justice Gary M. Carlton ruled there was no legal basis for Blakeman’s argument that the lawsuit was a “strategic lawsuit against public participation,” or SLAPP.…

Hochul Announces Lawsuit, Emergency Aid as SNAP Benefits Threatened by Shutdown

Governor Kathy Hochul warned that three million New Yorkers could lose food assistance this Saturday as the Trump Administration withholds emergency funds during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Calling the situation a “public health crisis,” Hochul said New York will join 24 other states in suing the administration to release the funds. She blamed Republicans…