Thursday, March 20, 2025 ~ Volume 70 ~ Issue Number 16 ~ $1.00
‘Border Czar’ Tom Homan Rips New York Sanctuary Policies By Raheem Soto
Border Czar Tom Homan (left) and Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (right) (Credit - Office NYS Assemblyman Gandolfo)
If there’s one thing Tom Homan doesn’t do, it’s sugar-coat. The former Acting ICE Director was in Albany recently, and he made it crystal clear—he’s had enough of the state’s sanctuary policies and the chaos they’ve created. Standing alongside Republican lawmakers, Homan delivered a blistering critique of policies that he said are making New Yorkers less safe. “These men and women standing behind the wire with some of the most dangerous people in this state should be honored and respected for the difficult job they do every day,” Homan said, throwing his support behind correctional officers struggling under the weight of a migrant crisis that’s only getting worse. Continued on page 4
Mastic-Shirley Station Shines After $7.5M Makeover By Raheem Soto
There’s a fresh new look on the South Shore — and if you’ve taken the train from Mastic-Shirley lately, you’ve probably noticed. After years of waiting (and plenty of frustration from commuters), the Mastic-Shirley LIRR station has finally gotten the facelift locals have been begging for, one that many felt was overdue. Last week, elected officials, MTA representatives, community leaders, and residents gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the station’s $7.49 million overhaul. Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (R-Moriches) called it “more than just a station — it’s a symbol of progress, safety, and community pride.” Continued on page 10 A passenger awaits a train at the new Mastic-Shirley LIRR station (Credit - Office of Legislator Jim Mazzarella)
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In Memoriam: Larry Penner Page 5
Rocky Point Gets New Roof Page 15
NYU Langone Merges with L.I. Community Hospital Page 22