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The impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi, business andorganization leaders at Hofstra University on March 1.
Long Island and the federal budget bill
More than 700 people attended a live budget briefing with Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi at Hofstra University that focused on the potentially harmful effects of the partisan budget reconciliation … more
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The possible impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi and several business and organization leaders at Hofstra University on March 1.
How Long Island could be impacted by federal budget bill
The possible impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi and several business and organization leaders at Hofstra University on March 1. more
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New bill introduced to provide school districts to opt-out of a state law mandating the transition to electric school buses by 2027.
Proposed bill allows opt-out of zero-emission bus mandate
The New York State Assembly introduced a bill that would allow local school districts to opt out of a new state law mandating the transition to electric school buses. Lawmakers argue that the … more
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The second phase of improvements to Baldwin’s Grand Avenue has been agreed to after a $1.01 million contract between the county’s Department of Public Works and the firm of Lockheed, Kessler & Bartlett Inc. for engineering and design services.
The next phase for Grand Avenue in Baldwin
The second phase of improvements to Baldwin’s Grand Avenue has been given the go-ahead after the Nassau County Legislature’s Rules Committee unanimously approved the project on Jan. 6, Legislator Debra Mulé announced in a news release. more
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At Westbury High School on Jan. 5, Siela Bynoe, a Westbury native, was sworn in as the first Black New York state senator to represent Long Island for the 6th State Senate District.
Siela Bynoe sworn in as first Black state senator to represent Long Island
Siela Bynoe was sworn in as the first Black New York State Senator for Long Island’s 6th District on January 5, 2025, at Westbury High School, with hundreds in attendance. more
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Supporters and opponents of the Las Vegas Sands casino project filled the county legislative chamber on Dec. 9 for a public hearing on the project’s draft environmental impact statement.
Why the public remains mixed on Sands casino proposal
The draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Las Vegas Sands resort and casino at the site of the Nassau Coliseum was met with both resounding support and critical opposition at a public … more
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin joined town supervisors from across Long Island at Sand Hill Road Park in Wantagh on Nov. 18 to denounce Gov. Kathy Hochul’s renewed congestion-pricing plan.
Town of Hempstead files lawsuit against congestion pricing
The Town of Hempstead has filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the state of New York, challenging the revised congestion pricing plan set to take effect in Manhattan on Jan. 5. more
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's $4.2 billion budget passed in the legislature, despite Democrats' concerns that the plan relies to heavily on the county's reserves.
Nassau County Legislature adopts 2025 budget
The Nassau County Legislature has approved County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposed $4.2 billion budget for 2025, voting along party lines. more
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Democrat Laura Gillen declared victory over Republican Rep. Anthony D'Esposito on Tuesday night.
In Baldwin, Democratic candidates sweep key races on Election Night
Democratic candidates swept races on Tuesday night. more
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Assemblyman Brian Curran discussing his goals, if he is re-elected next month, during a recent Herald roundtable.
Curran talks taxes, crime and affordability
Assemblyman Brian Curran is looking to extend his tenure as the representative for New York’s 21st Assembly District in next month’s election. A lifelong resident of Lynbrook, he took … more
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