Though the state’s struggle to close its huge budget gap is dominating the headlines, another economy-related issue is likely to loom large in the near future: foreclosures. more

The New York Times nailed Gov. David Paterson last week in an alleged abuse-of-power case, so much so that he was forced to drop out of the 2010 gubernatorial race. Yet there was Paterson, in typical fashion, denying culpability. more

Embattled New York Gov. David Paterson announced last week that he was ending his bid for re-election, just days after kicking off his campaign. While many of his colleagues in government are urging him to step down, Paterson said he has no plans to leave office. Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) said he thought Paterson's decision to not run for re-election was the right one. "I told [Paterson] that Senate Republicans were prepared to move forward on a bipartisan basis to address the budget and other pressing matter," Skelos said, "...and that hopefully the Senate and Assembly Democrats, unlike last year, would do so as well." more

New York Gov. David Paterson's decision to end his bid for re-election is getting a mixed reaction from local politicians. The embattled governor announced last week that he was dropping out of the … more

A 57-year old Rockville Centre resident, identified as “Baby” John Alevis, was among 19 men arrested on Oct. 1 on federal felony charges in connection with what authorities described as a gambling, sports betting and loan sharking ring with ties to organized crime, that operated in New York City and Westchester. more

Rumors have been swirling around Mineola recently that District Attorney Kathleen Rice is gearing up for a statewide run next year if Attorney General Andrew Cuomo leaves office and runs for, say, the governorship. Meanwhile, Rice is totally focused on her re-election this year, so don’t expect to hear a word otherwise. more