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The Nassau Inter-County Express cut the N36 bus line in 2017, but residents and elected officials have pushed for its restoration. The route ran from Lynbrook to Freeport, and stopped in Oceanside, East Rockaway and Baldwin.

Officials, residents push to restore N36 bus route that served Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Nearly three years after it was cut, officials and residents have pushed for the restoration of the Nassau Inter-County Express N36 line. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/19/19

The National Guard Armory on Babylon Turnpike in Freeport now officially belongs to the Village of Freeport.

Governor signs Armory over to the village of Freeport

The old National Guard armory on Babylon Turnpike officially belongs to Freeport. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill on Dec. 11. “It’s signed,” Senator John Brooks said before the ink … more

By Nadya Nataly | 12/11/19

The Town of Hempstead Building Department was allegedly the target of a search on Monday.

News reports: Nassau DA executes search of ToH Building Department

The Nassau County District Attorney’s Public Corruption Bureau executed a search of the Town of Hempstead Building department on Monday, according to local news reports. According to those … more

11/19/19

We need to respect law enforcement

Imagine going to work and attempting to do your job while a group of loudmouths scream at you and douse you with buckets of water. For some police officers in New York City over the past month, that was their reality. more

8/9/19

Freeporters Nicolas Cordero, 3, left, and Chayse Dean, 5, checked out the inside of a fire truck during a Fire Department tour at Tuesday’s National Night Out at Cow Meadow Park.

‘Proud to be from Freeport’

On Tuesday, Freeport’s Cow Meadow Park was transformed into a community block party to celebrate National Night Out. The event is held in thousands of communities annually on the first Tuesday in August. more

By Nadya Nataly | 8/8/19

Nassau County Republicans decried new law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.

Reacting to Green Light Bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week signed into law the Green Light Bill allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain New York state driver’s licenses. The State Assembly and Senate approved the measure in June. New York joins 12 other states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico in passing such legislation. more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/5/19

State Sen. John Brooks chatted with his staff on the Senate floor before the passage of Bill S1687.

Brooks calls school funding system ‘unfair’

State Sen. John Brooks recently sponsored a bill that could reshape the way Long Island’s public schools are funded. more

By Andrew Garcia | 6/27/19

Map showing the extent of the plume as it has drifted southward, encroaching on the northern halves of both Seaford and Wantagh.

State unveils ambitious plan for Bethpage toxic plume

Hundreds of people gathered in the auditorium at Bethpage High School on June 11 to learn about the ambitious proposal by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to contain and … more

By Mallory Wilson | 6/18/19

The State Assembly approved legislation this week to give control of an abandoned National Guard armory on Babylon Turnpike to the Village of Freeport. Gov. Andrew Cuomo must sign the bill into law.

Armory bill passes in Assembly

A bill that would transfer the abandoned National Guard armory on Babylon Turnpike to the Village of Freeport passed a State Assembly vote on Tuesday. Assemblywoman Taylor Raynor, a Democrat from … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/13/19

Senator John Brooks, at the lectern, announced the passing of Brianna’s Law, bill S.5685 that requires boaters to take safety boating courses and exams to operate vessels on navigable waters.

Brianna’s Law passes in Senate

Senator John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford and the Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation on May 16 that will help prevent boating tragedies on New York waterways. “Knowing the laws of … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/3/19

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