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Jessica Bader, the former principal at James Vernon School, is facing charges related to falsifying her employment application. If convicted, she faces one to four years in jail.

Former Vernon School principal, Jessica Bader, charged with falsifying employment records

Jessica Bader, 52, of Nesconset, formerly known as Jessica Zimbler, is accused of omitting her prior suspension of a teaching certificate for engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student in 2005 while teaching at the East Meadow School District. more

By Laura Lane | 4/1/24

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos announced during Biden’s State of the Union he will run for Congress once again.

George Santos announces bid challenging Nick LaLota

Former disgraced GOP Congressman George Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives last December, announced on March 7 that he’s running for Congress again, this time … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/15/24

Jessica Bader left James H. Vernon School in October for reasons that until now were unclear.

Jessica Bader’s secret probably led to departure from James H. Vernon School

Jessica Bader’s departure in October from the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District as the new principal of James H. Vernon School and the potential reason for it has made national … more

By Laura Lane | 1/12/24

George Santos has left a no legislative legacy to speak of, since he was unable to get practically any fellow congressmembers to cosponsor his bills.

A look at former Representative George Santos’ bills proposed in Congress

Throughout his 11-month tenure as the representative for New York’s Third Congressional District, George Santos introduced 43 bills to the House of Representatives on a wide range of issues and … more

By Will Sheeline | 12/15/23

Former Congressman George Santos, who lied to voters about everything from his wealth, education and family history to being ‘Jew-ish’ before being elected last year — faces a 23-count indictment that includes allegations of ringing up charges on campaign contributors' credit cards without authorization.

Santos’ lawyer needs more time to review federal documents

In Santos’ first court appearance since he was expelled from Congress earlier this month, his attorney, Joseph Murray, argued that bringing the September trial forward while the two parties … more

By Roksana Amid | 12/12/23

George Santos’ former district office in Douglaston appears to have been completely abandoned, and it remains unclear when district residents will be able to receive constituent services again, although it’s required by House bylaws.

Lights off, no one home at Santos’ office

Following George Santos’ expulsion from Congress last Friday, his district office has been completely abandoned, leaving residents without a direct conduit to the federal government to address … more

12/8/23

Rep. George Santos’ expulsion from Congress included 105 votes by his fellow Republicans.

Congressman George Santos expelled, finally

George Santos has become the first congressman to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives without first being convicted of a felony since the Civil War. And he is the first Republican. … more

By Laura Lane | 12/8/23

George Santos announced that he would not seek reelection on Thursday, allegedly to protect his family's privacy from the media.

George Santos announces he will not seek re-election following Ethics Committee investigation

Representative George Santos announced that he would not seek reelection following the results of the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into the embattled congressman. Santos took to X on … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/17/23

George Santos announces he will not seek re-election following Ethics Committee investigation

Representative George Santos announced that he would not seek reelection following the results of the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into the embattled congressman. Santos took to X on … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/16/23

Congressman George Santos claims he wants to run for reelection despite controversy surrounding his background.

George Santos claims first year in the House of Representatives has been ‘hellish’

During his campaign, Congressman George Santos was believed to be “the full embodiment of the American dream.” His narrative of being an openly gay child of Brazilian immigrants who rose … more

By Roksana Amid | 11/10/23