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Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.
Peter King debuts new opinion column
Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more
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Lafazan’s GEORGE package to prevent electoral deceit
As every day new stories and allegations come to light regarding fabulist Representative of New York’s 3rd Congressional District George Santos, politicians at both the local and state level have continued to call for his resignation or expulsion. On Wednesday morning Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan, a Democrat who ran unsuccessfully in the Congressional Democratic primary, paid yet another visit to Santos’ district headquarters in Douglaston, Queens, to announce his new legislation, the G.E.O.R.G.E. package. more
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U.S. Rep. George Santos said he would no longer serve on the two House committees he was appointed to — Science and Small Business — because that would be a distraction.
In latest chapter of Santos saga, he steps down from committees 
U.S. Rep. George Santos recused himself on Tuesday from the House Science, Space and Technology and Small Business committees in the midst of continuing public interest in his questionable past, as well as ongoing investigations about how he financed his successful November campaign. more
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Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan said he learned how to show grace in defeat last August, when he lost the Democratic primary to Robert Zimmerman for the congressional seat that Republican George Santos ultimately won.
Josh Lafazan says GOP constituents want George Santos gone
Josh Lafazan’s winning streak began in the first grade when he was elected student representative at Walt Whitman Elementary School. He was senior class president at Syosset High School the … more
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Legislator Joshua Lafazan is raising questions about Santos’ campaign donations in last year’s election.
New questions raised about donors for George Santos
New questions are being raised about just how George Santos raised money for his congressional campaign — not just last November, but in 2020 as well. Standing outside of the congressman’s … more
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Santos in an interview with a Brazilian podcast released to the public on Jan. 23, alleged he was the target of an assassination attempt, although he did not provide details.
George Santos makes claims of an assassination attempt
As the new year continue, more sensational stories and news from U.S. Rep. George Santos continue to emerge. Like claims someone tried to assassinate the politician while he was still running for … more
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Rep. George Santos said he will no longer serve on the two House committees he was appointed to — the House Science and Small Business committees, saying he is a distraction.
Rep. George Santos gives himself more free time on the public's dime
Rep. George Santos announced on Tuesday that he would no longer serve on the House Science and Small Business committees. The embattled Republican congressman, who represents the 3rd District, which … more
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U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito stands to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at his in-district swearing in ceremony at the David S. Mack Center for Training & Intelligence. D’Esposito is off to a quick start representing the 4th Congressional District, ready to try out his brand of bipartisanship in Washington.
From cop to Congress: D’Esposito settles into D.C.
If there was a common theme in Anthony D’Esposito’s career, it would be progression. From police officer to New York Police Department detective. An 18-year-old volunteer firefighter to fire … more
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Long Beach has won a $4.5 million state grant to help revitalize its downtown.
$4.5M grant for downtown revitalization
The City of Long Beach and the Village of Lindenhurst, in Suffolk County, have each won competitive grants of $4.5 million to help them revitalize their downtown business districts, Gov. Kathy … more
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Barbara deGrace, who recently retired as Valley Stream’s deputy clerk, has seen and been a part of a lot of change and growth in the village. She joined local developer Vassilios Kefalas in accepting Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth Award in 2019 for the village.
Barbara deGrace retires as deputy village clerk
It was a little over a decade ago Barbara deGrace walked into Valley Stream’s village hall ready to give back to the community she loved. Back then, she could only work part-time, with a busy … more
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