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Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed state Attorney General Letitia James to oversee the rinvestigation into the 2024 case. A notice of discontinuance was filed Tuesday, Oct. 20, removing Orazio Petito, a Chaminade High School graduate and former president of Cornell's Xi Chapter of Chi Phi fraternity, from the lawsuit.

Orazio Petito dropped from Cornell sexual assault lawsuit

A Glen Cove man who was named in a civil lawsuit involving allegations of sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity house has been dropped from the litigation after his attorney said he was … more

By Roksana Amid | 10/20/26

Glen Cove resident Walter Costanza addressed the City Council during its meeting on Tuesday, questioning the status of anticipated sales tax revenue under the city’s revised arrangement with Nassau County.

Glen Cove’s proposed 2027 budget includes 1.83 percent property tax levy increase

Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck has proposed a $70 million budget for 2027 that would increase spending by nearly 2 percent and raise the city’s property tax levy by 1.83 percent, as City Council … more

By Roksana Amid | 10/16/26

Gov. Kathy Hochul, left, and State Attorney General Letitia James provided an update on the Cornell University sexual assault case. Hochul appointed James as special prosecutor to oversee the renewed criminal investigation into the alleged October 2024 assault.

Glen Cove’s Orazio Petito, Chaminade grad, named in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit

Orazio Petito, of Glen Cove, is among the defendants named in a civil lawsuit filed by a former Cornell University student identified as Jane Doe, who alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven men at a fraternity house in October 2024. more

By Roksana Amid | 10/6/26

Where to vote early in Nassau County

If you're a Nassau County resident interested in getting your ballot in before Election Day, early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 24 and ends Sunday, Nov. 1. more

By Madison Gusler | 10/6/26

Incumbent Suffolk County Democratic Chairman Rich Schaffer, left, defeated Kathryn Casey Quigley for the party’s county chairman’s seat.

Incumbent Rich Schaffer retains Suffolk Democratic Party chairmanship

Incumbent Suffolk County Democratic Chairman Rich Schaffer defeated Kathryn Casey Quigley for the party’s county chairman seat by a vote of 113,010 to 84,234. more

By Carolyn James | 9/25/26

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano was resentenced to 10 years

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano was re-sentenced to 10 years in prison on Sept. 23. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/24/26

Felix Cruz, center, a Glen Cove High School graduate and a former NYPD officer who responded to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, recounted his experienc

Remembering those who never came home on Sept. 11

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Glen Cove residents gathered at Pratt Park to honor the lives lost and the first responders whose experiences that day remain with them 25 years later. more

9/18/26

Last Sunday’s storm brought intense rainfall to Glen Cove, and residents scrambled to clear drains and protect their property.

Glen Cove flooding renews questions over Woolsey Avenue drainage improvements

Heavy rain once again sent water rushing down Woolsey Avenue and surrounding Glen Cove streets last Sunday morning, flooding yards and basements and once again raising questions about whether … more

By Roksana Amid | 8/28/26

Satya Gidwani, 11, of San Francisco, looked over the “250 Years on the North Shore” exhibit at the North Shore Historical Museum. Satya, who was visiting family in Locust Valley, shared his knowledge of Long Island’s involvement in the Revolutionary War.

North Shore Historical Museum explores Long Island’s role in the Revolution

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the North Shore Historical Museum is looking beyond the familiar Revolutionary War stories of Boston and Philadelphia and focusing on what the … more

By Roksana Amid | 8/14/26

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman discussed the security preparations and measures being implemented ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Nassau County on Friday.

President Trump visiting Nassau police training academy on Friday

Security preparations and measures being implemented ahead of President Donald Trump’s Friday visit to Nassau County were unveiled on Aug. 13. more

By Mashiat Azmi | 8/13/26

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