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Former Town of Hempstead supervisor Laura Gillen, a Democrat, said she is challenging incumbent GOP Rep. Anthony D'Esposito for Congress.

In a surprise announcement only months after losing her re-election bid to represent the Fourth District in Congress, Democrat Laura Gillen said Wednesday morning that she plans to run for the seat she lost to Republican Anthony D’Esposito. more

By James Bernstein | 5/10/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos walks out of the courthouse in Central Islip on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to multiple federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.

George Santos charged with wire fraud, money laundering

U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves. more

STAFF REPORT | 5/10/23

Laura Gillen, who formerly served as Town of Hempstead supervisor, will again run for Congress against now incumbent Rep. Anthony D'Esposito.

Laura Gillen announces campaign for Congress

Former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, a Democrat who lost last November’s Congressional race to GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is prepared to run again, she said in a Wednesday … more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/10/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos is reportedly facing federal charges, and could appear before a judge as early as Wednesday.

U.S. Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges

U.S. Rep. George Santos could stand in front of a federal judge as early as Wednesday, reportedly facing criminal charges widely believed to be related to how he financed his 2022 congressional campaign in Queens and on Long Island. more

By Ana Borruto | 5/9/23

City Comptroller Inna Reznick gave a budget presentation at Tuesday night’s meeting, highlighting key points in the spending plan.

Opinions are mixed at council’s first hearing on budget proposal

The city held the first of two public hearings on the proposed 2023-24 budget Tuesday night, at which a crowd of community members took advantage of the opportunity to voice their complaints, or … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/7/23

Anna Kaplan, a former Democratic state senator, filed a statement of candidacy on Monday to run against U.S. Rep. George Santos.

Former State Senator Anna Kaplan plans to run against Representative George Santos

It’s official. Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos has another challenger. Former Democratic State Sen. Anna Kaplan filed a statement of candidacy on Monday morning with the Federal Election … more

By Laura Lane and Will Sheeline | 5/7/23

Oyster Bay Cove board passes septic law

The Village of Oyster Bay Cove is the first municipality in Nassau County to adopt a mandate requiring residents to update their septic systems, the result of a vote by the village board on April 19. … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/7/23

In an exclusive interview with Herald staff, Rep. George Santos pledged to run only as a Republican in 2024, and dismissed any notion of running third party should he lose a primary.

George Santos won't run in 2024, if he doesn't win GOP nomination

U.S. Rep. George Santos plans to run in 2024 — but if he doesn't win the Republican nomination for his seat, he pledged to the Herald he won't run as a third-party candidate. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 5/5/23

Long Beach has proposed a double-digit tax increase for residents.

City proposes double-digit increase in taxes

The City of Long Beach has proposed a 2023-24 budget with a 12.74 percent tax rate — the highest in several years and more than double the current 5 percent. The proposed spending plan totals … more

By James Bernstein | 4/30/23

Advanced septic systems, such as this one from Hydro-Action, are more effective at removing nitrogen than traditional septic tanks.

Oyster Bay Cove board passes septic law

The Village of Oyster Bay Cove is the first municipality in Nassau County to adopt a mandate requiring residents to update their septic systems, the result of a vote by the village board on April 19. … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/30/23