Region/State

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An East Meadow firm must pay restitution to

Company to close, pay restitution for STAR billing

The company scammed thousands of new homeowners by charging them fees to enroll in the state's free tax relief program, New York AG said.

Region/State Cuomo wants to expand low-bridge warning system
The proposed state budget contains $25 million for installing more "over-height detectors" and signs in trouble spots statewide.
2/20/19
Nation Calif., NY, 14 more states sue over Trump's declaration
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California and 15 other states filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald ...
2/19/19
Region/State NY considers allowing felons to serve on juries
Felons would be able to serve on juries in New York under a bill making its way through the State Legislature.
2/18/19
Business Trucking company with Bethpage facility goes bankrupt
New England Motor Freight Inc., which has a facility on Long Island, shut down without warning ...
2/17/19
Softball Is rule against metal softball cleats discriminatory?
The U.S. Department of Education says it is investigating whether New York State’s public high ...
2/16/19
Region/State Amazon decision holds broad political ramifications
ALBANY — The broad impact of Amazon’s decision to cancel plans for a Queens headquarters ...
2/16/19
Spin Cycle Source: Cuomo to restore municipal aid in budget
Cuomo's 30-day amendments to his budget proposal included restoration of a $60 million cut in the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, an official said.
2/15/19
Dan Janison Janison: Senate Democrats crowd the 2020 arena
The legislative caucus headed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has spawned no fewer than seven likely presidential candidates -- so far.
2/15/19
Region/State Cuomo lashes out at LI Dems over Amazon
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo lashed out at Long Island’s Democratic senators after Amazon ...
2/14/19
Business Experts: Amazon's exit will hurt NY 'for 20 years'
LI business leader: "Amazon's decision to withdraw its plans for our region will go down as one of the biggest debacles in New York State history."
2/14/19