Suozzi Pushes Ban on Import of Russian Energy Supplies

US Rep. Tom Suozzi said Monday that the United States should stop all imports of energy from Russia because of that country’s war against Ukraine. “We have to stop buying oil from Russia,” the Democratic congressman said. “It doesn’t make any sense that we are supporting Read More …

Drive Organized to Collect Supplies for Ukrainians

A Russian-American doctor, elected officials, activists and others kicked off an effort Thursday to collect supplies for Ukrainians suffering under the Russian invasion. US Rep. Tom Suozzi,  Suffolk Legis. Stephanie Bontempi,  Dr. David Buchin, MD, who is Russian-American, representatives from the Ukrainian Congress Committee of Read More …

Zeldin Picks NYPD Officer as Running Mate

Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin chose a New York Police Department deputy inspector Wednesday as his running mate. Alison A. Esposito who commands the 70th Precinct in Brooklyn, will join the congressman from the East End of Long Island on the June 28 primary ballot. Read More …

Suozzi Picks Reyna as Running Mate

US Rep Tom Suozzi chose Diana Reyna as his running mate in his campaign for governor, he announced Wednesday. Reyna, who previously served on the New York City Council and as deputy borough president in Brooklyn, would be the first Latina elected to statewide office Read More …

Tele-Halls Draw Voters; Campaign Makes Hires

US Rep Tom Suozzi, D-Huntington, has held  seven regional tele-town halls; he said that since announcing his candidacy against Gov. Kathy Hochul on Nov. 29, 45,098 likely Democratic voters have participated in them. “Speaking directly to voters and listening to their concerns is the most Read More …

Officials Oppose Requirement to Allow More Apartments

A bipartisan group of officials in Suffolk County denounced a plan Thursday to require all New York State municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units. The requirement is listed in the proposed state budget. Local, state, county and federal leaders gathered at the Suffolk County Legislature Read More …

Biaggi Joins Race to Succeed Suozzi

State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, D-Pelham, announced Monday that she is running for the Third Congressional District seat. The campaign to succeed US Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is running for governor, was announced less than a week after the State Legislature expanded the district into the Read More …

Plan Stretches 3rd Congressional District to Westchester

State Democrats have released proposed redistricting maps that would see the Third Congressional District stretch from Suffolk into the Bronx and into Rye in Westchester County. US Rep. Tom Suozzi currently holds the seat but is giving it up as he runs for governor. The Read More …

Oyster Bay Businesswoman Running to Succeed Suozzi

Democrat Reema Rasool a small business owner, has joined the race to succeed US Rep. Tom Suozzi representing the 3rd District. Suozzi announced recently that he is running for governor. Rasool said she will fight for middle class families in Queens and Long Island, and Read More …

Suozzi Running for Governor

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-Huntington, announced Monday that he will run for governor, joining other prominent Democrats already in the race. Citing his experience as mayor of Glen Cove, as a member of Congress and as Nassau County executive, Suozzi said, “I’m running for governor,”  Read More …

Suozzi: File on Time to Claim Child Tax Credit

US Reps. Tom Suozzi, D-Huntington and Kathleen Rice, D- Garden City, are reminding residents to file their 2020 tax by Monday to be able to claim the expanded Child Tax Credit. The  tax credit was expanded by passage of the American Rescue Plan, increasing the Read More …

Hundreds Turn Out to Honor NYPD Officer

NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos returned home to Greenlawn Monday, his casket accompanied by a cortege that included more than 100 motorcycle cops, saluted with firefighters’ giant American flags on its trip from Queens and welcomed by hundreds at St. Paraskevi Greek Church.  His funeral service Read More …