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Thursday, February 20, 2025 ~ Volume 70 ~ Issue Number 12 ~ $1.00
Zeldin Uncovers $20 Billion, Cancels $60 Million in Waste
By Cait Crudden
In a stunning revelation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) announced the discovery of $20 billion parked at a financial institution by the Biden-Harris Administration. Zeldin, working in collaboration with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has called for the immediate termination of the financial agent agreement and the return of the entire fund balance to the United States Treasury to ensure proper oversight. Parked funds can refer to monies left with an organization or person for a period of time, or to deceptive practices that include holding money before deciding on an investment strategy and transferring funds to an account with the expectation of obtaining a travel visa. Continued on page 5
Lee Zeldin at a GOTV rally October 29, 2024 (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Suffolk ‘Sanctuary’ Hit with Over 100 Animal Neglect Charges By Raheem Soto For years, Double D Bar Ranch in Manorville claimed to be a safe haven for animals. But according to Suffolk County prosecutors, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Instead of providing proper care, authorities say the so-called “sanctuary” allowed animals to suffer in horrific conditions—leading to a staggering 112 counts of animal neglect against the organization. Now, the ranch is banned from taking in any new animals. At the same time, the case plays out in court, and law enforcement has been granted full access to monitor those that remain on the property. District Attorney Ray Tierney (R) didn’t mince words about the severity of the case. Continued on page 3
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Credit - Office of Suffolk County District Attorney