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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
The Nassau County Legislature has approved County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposed $4.2 billion budget for 2025, voting along party lines. more
Democratic candidates swept races on Tuesday night. more
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
Laura Gillen, the Democratic challenger running for New York's 4th Congressional District, focuses her campaign on the rising cost of living, reproductive rights and immigration reform to address the border. She has also been critical of her opponent for not restoring the state and local tax deduction on income tax and an ethics probe into his hiring practices. The race has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House. more
U.S. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, the Republican incumbent representing the 4th Congressional District, will face a familiar opponent in a race that has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House of Representatives. more
Discover the recent approval by the Hempstead Town Board for a new 7-Eleven and gas station in Baldwin, set to replace a former Bank of America on Atlantic Ave. Local resident Juliette Dixon voices concerns about the project's potential impact on health and quality of life for her and fellow neighbors at Barclays Condominium. more
Get ready for a slight increase in your taxes next year. Incorporated village members will see an additional $5, while unincorporated members will face a $65 increase annually. more
The League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum in Rockville Centre on Oct. 21 at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. more
U.S. Representative Anthony D'Esposito may have violated ethics rules in Congress, designed to combat nepotism and corruption, according to a story published by the New York Times on Sept. 23.  more
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