Long Island News and Politics and Events #newyork #longisland #longislandny #suffolkcountynyhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mwvb6wza722gToday in Nassau County, New York, the weather features a warm, breezy mix of sun and clouds with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s°F, followed by a chance of passing rain showers arriving by the evening.02 Oct 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvb6wza722ghttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mwsunwvb7k2nNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul condemned the alleged sexual assault of a Cornell student at a fraternity house in 2024, calling the allegation “nothing short of horrifying.” Hochul said she supports reopening the criminal investigation and called for outside counsel to review the university’s response.01 Oct 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsunwvb7k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mwhsxqwox223Bond Yields Hover Near Two-Decade Highs: The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note is rapidly closing in on 5.2%, hitting its highest levels in nearly 20 years. The spike reflects intense market anxiety27 Sep 2026 03:06 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwhsxqwox223https://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mwhnaxv65c2n27 Sep 2026 01:24 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwhnaxv65c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mwhnaoc6vk2nPresident Donald Trump's job approval rating has dropped to 37%, with 61% disapproving, according to a Wall Street Journal poll conducted September 16–21, 2026. This marks the lowest job approval rating recorded for any U.S. president27 Sep 2026 01:23 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwhnaoc6vk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mwhn3kzgjc2nShabbat Shalom and a very Happy Sukkot everyone. Tonight, dinner in the sukkah. שבת שלום וסוכות שמח27 Sep 2026 01:20 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwhn3kzgjc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mwbowqfd7s24Nor'easter Approaching: A powerful early-season nor'easter is tracking closer to the Tri-State area for the weekend.24 Sep 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbowqfd7s24https://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mwblqffpdc2gCounty Clerk Vincent Puleo (Conservative Party) who rented commercial space to an unlicensed and illegal sex spa should resign. Poll on Illicit Spas: A new Newsday/Siena poll reveals that 77% of Long Islanders want stronger enforcement against illicit massage spas and their landlords24 Sep 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwblqffpdc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mw523ocfak2bEditorial: Vote Against Corruption, Bribery. His record is terrible and now these allegations are the last straw. Under Rich, the Democratic Party is answerable to the Conservative Party not the People. Rich wins Babylon by wide margins so it does not even make sense why he does this.22 Sep 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw523ocfak2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mw3cz7l4ek2zTorres Unanimously Re-Elected as the Powerful Suffolk County Conservative Party Chairman HAUPPAUGE, NY — In a show of party unity, Suffolk County Conservative Party Chairman Michael Torres was unanimously re-elected this evening to serve another two-year term.22 Sep 2026 03:48 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw3cz7l4ek2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mw2grkkynk2fDonald Trump is now the first president in American history to own and regulate his own bank. This corruption and major conflict of interest has resulted in billions in profit to the Trump family and billions in losses to crypto investors.21 Sep 2026 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw2grkkynk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mw2fwbz6m22s21 Sep 2026 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw2fwbz6m22shttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mw26bd3wqs26Editorial: With these acts of Bravery. Rich Schaffer must resign as Suffolk County Democratic Committee Chairman.21 Sep 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw26bd3wqs26https://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mvxv2wxqms2l20 Sep 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvxv2wxqms2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mvvu37wsps2rWhile high gas prices frustrate everyday commuters, the record-shattering diesel crisis is dealing a systemic blow to the economy. Diesel is the primary fuel for American agriculture, manufacturing, trucking, and rail.19 Sep 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvvu37wsps2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mvvqzjca422rEditorial: The Sad Reality of the Democratic Civil War on Long Island. This is a loss for Long Island not just Democrats. When we have competitive elections we have better government. Whoever is the winner of the Chair, let’s hope Democrats can finally make a good faith effort to win elections.19 Sep 2026 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvvqzjca422rhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mvvrj4ylj22rFlipping the Script on Affordability: In 2024, Republicans dominated congressional airwaves with ads blasting Democrats over energy costs. Now, Democrats are running two-thirds of all fuel-related campaign ads, successfully pinning the "war of choice" and subsequent price hikes directly on the GOP.19 Sep 2026 22:52 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvvrj4ylj22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mvvqzjca422rEditorial: The Sad Reality of the Democratic Civil War on Long Island. This is a loss for Long Island not just Democrats. When we have competitive elections we have better government. Whoever is the winner of the Chair, let’s hope Democrats can finally make a good faith effort to win elections.19 Sep 2026 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvvqzjca422rhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mvqt2x55p22jNews ALERT: Cook Report moves 7 key Senate races to 'toss-up' in blow to GOP! GOP are imploding as Trump causes economic chaos, Deficits and explosive inflation. Lalota faces ethical and campaign finance concerns over suspicious payments from Ukrainian Billionaire.17 Sep 2026 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqt2x55p22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mvoh2pxbuc2qWhen you see the County Clerk race on the voting machine screen, touch "Write-in" and type Abigail Field, then follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your selection. Just say NO to Suffolk County Corruption.17 Sep 2026 00:56 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvoh2pxbuc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/long-island-ny.bsky.social/post/3mved3xwals26If Rich does not flip four to six elected offices this midterm season he is effectively finished as a chairman of the Democratic Party. By all polling Democrats should be winning. So if they lose it is because of Rich Schaffer incompetence, negligence, corruption and treachery13 Sep 2026 00:19 +0000at://did:plc:q5dkr5ancorha5xtbstlt2mn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mved3xwals26