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Laura Ryder explores evolvement of her involvement

Laura Ryder — appointed as a Hempstead town councilwoman this past March — is seeking election to her first full term in just a few weeks.d more

By Mark Nolan | 10/27/23

Mindy Roman appointed as the first female village justice in Rockville Centre

Mindy Roman will serve as the first female village justice in the Village of Rockville Centre's 130-year history. She will fill the vacancy being left by Judge Kevin McDonough, who will be retiring at the end of October. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/13/23

Rep. George Santos was expelled today that included 105 votes by his fellow Republicans.

George Santos expelled from Congress

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. more

By Laura Lane | 12/1/23

State Sen. Kevin Thomas has suspended his Congressional campaign after nearly nine months on the campaign trail.

State Senator Kevin Thomas bows out of congressional campaign

New York state Senator Kevin Thomas announced on Feb. 29, that he will be withdrawing his bid for U.S. Congress. more

By Daniel Offner | 3/7/24

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano briefly left the federal courthouse in Central Islip between opening arguments in his corruption trial.

Opening statements heard in Mangano/Veditto corruption trial

Opening arguments were heard on Wednesday in the corruption trial of Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto. more

By Erik Hawkins | 3/11/18

A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.

Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

PSEG Long Island to jumpstart in 2014

One year after Superstorm Sandy laid waste to Long Island’s electrical grids, New Jersey-based energy company PSE&G is preparing to replace LIPA in managing … more

By John Maher | 11/13/13

This car on Arrandale Road took a direct hit from Hurricane Sandy.

Rockville Centre mayor asks for cooperation after storm [Updated Friday, Nov. 2]

Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray released a message to residents Wednesday afternoon through the Swift911 system, discussing the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and confirming that the village is still in a state of emergency. more

By Aaron Axelson | 10/31/12

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny.

Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim

The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/17/24

Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe is ready to take her public service work from Mineola to Albany, announcing her candidacy Wednesday for the State Senate in a race that’s expected to put her head-to-head with Assemblywoman Taylor Darling in the Democratic primary.

Bynoe announces senate run: ‘There is more to be done’

Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe has officially announced her run for the State Senate during a campaign rally Wednesday in Westbury. She looks to take over the seat currently held by Kevin … more

By Brandon Cruz | 12/6/23

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