US District Court Denies Injunction to Block Background Checks on Ammunition Sales
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York has denied a preliminary injunction against New York’s law requiring background checks Read More…
Category: Politics
CONGESTION PRICING: HIGHWAY ROBBERY FOR COMMUTERS
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) When the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) initially proposed the “congestionRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
We have a responsibility to protect animals and try to eliminate harm done by humans. April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and in honor ofRead More…
Congressman Pat Ryan Announces Application Window for Community Project Funding Applications
Local governments are encouraged to apply for federal funding for projects by Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:00PM EST Ryan secured nearly $17 million inRead More…
FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM IN NEW YORK
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) It’s crucial to stand in solidarity with our Jewish neighbors, especially in ligRead More…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JAMES SKOUFIS
Last week I had a chance to meet up with Orange County teachers, administrators, and education stakeholders to discuss the outcomes of this year’s fRead More…
Ryan Votes to Strengthen American Security, Bolstering Democratic Allies in Fight Against Authoritarian Regimes
House-passed bills include funding for Ukraine to combat Russia’s illegal invasion, aid to Israel to deter Iranian and proxy hostilities, and criticRead More…
DEC Offers Safety Tips as Bears Come Out of Hibernation
There was the black bear, relaxing poolside in a backyard in Otisville last June on a beautiful sunny day. The bear could be seen in a video that wentRead More…
DOING OUR PART TO KEEP OUR ROADS CLEAN
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) As I write this column, I’m spending my days in Albany as the Legislature slowRead More…
New Law Could Require Charter Bus Passengers to Wear Seatbelts
ALBANY – Lawmakers in Albany are considering new legislation that would require passengers on charter buses to wear seatbelts. The legislative proRead More…