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When David Cantor, of Glen Cove, arrived at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 6 a.m. to cast his ballot, a line had already formed.

Residents anxiously await election results after casting ballots

It was a quiet night on Nov. 3 across the North Shore as residents patiently waited at home for the 2020 Election results after casting their ballots throughout the day. But when residents woke up, many final results were not in, including the presidential race between U.S. President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, the 3rd Congressional District race between Congressman Tom Suozzi and challenger George Santos and the Fifth State Senate District race between State Senator Jim Gaughran and challenger Edmund Smyth. more

By Jennifer Corr | 11/4/20

Re-elect Gaughran in 5th Senate District

State Sen. Jim Gaughran, a Democrat from Northport, has made it his mission to focus on the needs of his constituents in his first term in the Senate, and it is clear from his advocacy that he has … more

10/27/20

Oyster Bay High School alum and founder of education reform organization PWRNNOISE, Arianna Chetram, 20, surrounded by fellow advocates at a voting information table.

North Shore advocates work to get voters to show up on Election Day

As Election Day and the deadline to register to vote on Oct. 9 near, local political activists are urging people to cast their ballot. more

By Jennifer Corr | 10/8/20

Race for the Fifth State Senate District heats up

Two years after winning a seat in the State Senate, State Sen. Jim Gaughran, a Democrat, is seeking reelection as the representative of the Fifth State Senate District. He is being challenged by … more

By Mike Conn | 10/8/20

County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, left, Glen Cove Public Works Commissioner Louis Saulino, State Senator Jim Gaughran and Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke investigated the collapsing Morgan Memorial Park sea wall.

State funding secured for Morgan Park seawall

On the beach at Morgan Memorial Park, City of Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke, Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and Glen Cove Public Works Commissioner Louis Saulino joined State Senator Jim Gaughran to investigate the collapsing sea wall at the park. more

By Jennifer Corr | 10/7/20

State Sen. Jim Gaughran, at lectern, was joined by fellow Long Island senators, from left, John Brooks, Todd Kaminsky, Anna Kaplan and Kevin Thomas in calling on state Attorney General Letitia James to investigate PSEG Long Island’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias.

Senators grill utilities over Isaias response

Members of the State Senate joined the Public Service Commission, Long Island Power Authority and PSEG Long Island officials in a 13-hour virtual hearing on Aug. 20 to discuss what many said was the … more

By Mike Conn | 8/27/20

The Freeport Memorial Library has begun its summer reading program for kids and adults and plans to hosts several other activities this summer.

Officials outline local summer activities in Baldwin, Freeport

State Senator John Brooks, whose district includes Baldwin, held the “Summer School & Activities” webinar on July 2 to inform the community about programs available this summer after … more

By Alexandra Whitbeck | 7/17/20

Antioch Baptist Church reverend Richard Wilson led the march in his 1929 Mercedes Gazelle.

Glen Cove Police Department and local leaders hosting a virtual Town Hall

Members of the Glen Cove Police Department, local religious leaders and local officials and elected leaders will gather on a virtual Town Hall July 2 at 7 p.m. more

By Jennifer Corr | 6/30/20

Nassau County officials, Glen Cove city officials and community leaders gathered at Glen Cove High School to distribute food and offer words of encouragement.

Food distributed to more than 800 families in Glen Cove

Nassau County and Island Harvest initiated a pop-up food distribution at Glen Cove High School on Thursday, May 14. The event was the sixth major food distribution organized with the help of Nassau County Office of Emergency Management. Earlier in the month, food was distributed in Hempstead, Uniondale, Freeport, East Meadow and Hicksville. more

5/20/20

Baldwin’s Sanitary District 2 workers, bottom left, held up signs to spell out an inspiring message.

Baldwin Sani 2 workers named ‘Helpers of the Week’

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky has recently recognized local hard-working sanitation employees as “Helpers of the Week” for their work on the frontlines of the Covid-19 outbreak. The … more

5/15/20

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