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WSHU's Jeniece Roman spoke with former Shinnecock Tribal Nation Chairman Bryan Polite about his time in leadership.
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On Earth Day, activists on Long Island rallied against U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s record on the environment, criticizing the first-term Republican congressman for his positions on climate issues like offshore wind and fossil fuels.
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U.S. Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) wants to advance legislation that would increase retirees' Social Security payments, though the bill has faced pushback from Republicans.
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Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner has endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's order that bans transgender women from competing in women’s sports at county facilities.
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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine spoke at an environmental symposium on Wednesday, March 13 at Stony Brook University where lawmakers, industry groups and environmental advocates sought answers for Long Island’s plans for waste disposal as the Brookhaven Landfill slowly transitions to be shut down.
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The Long Island Roller Rebels say Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s order is discriminatory because it prohibits transgender women from participating in women’s sports in county facilities.
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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has announced a series of programs to boost solar energy usage. "Solar-Up Suffolk" will educate the public on how to harness sunlight and use it for electricity.
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Expelled Long Island congressman George Santos said he will challenge Republican Nick LaLota to represent New York’s first congressional district. The announcement was made during a visit to President Biden’s State of the Union address.
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A state initiative being rolled out in New York is supplying funding to support school districts transitioning from diesel to electric school buses. Officials say the program could supercharge the state’s goal to achieve 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has sued New York State Attorney General Letitia James over his order that bans transgender women from female sports teams in county facilities.
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The National Guard will conduct bag checks in New York City subways. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the move as part of a five-point plan to curb crime on public transit.
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U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) urged House Republicans to take up the National Security Act, which passed the Senate last month but is stalled in the House. The package includes legislation that aims to curb fentanyl trafficking and opioid overdose deaths in the U.S.