Former U.S. Representative George Santos has announced his withdrawal from the race for Congress, marking the end of his bid to return to Capitol Hill
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By Roksana Amid
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4/24/24
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In a significant development for the local tourism industry, RRDA, a Glen Head-based marketing agency, has been awarded the Nassau County Tourism contract by the county government. The announcement …
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By Will Sheeline
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4/19/24
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Former state assemblyman Mike LiPetri declares candidacy for New York's Third Congressional District
Mike LiPetri, an attorney and former Republican New York State Assemblyman, has officially announced his bid for the Republican primary in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. LiPetri, a …
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By Will Sheeline
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4/19/24
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Adrienne Alexanian commemorated the Armenian Genocide by presenting her father's memoir, "Forced into Genocide," at the Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center of Nassau County. Through her father's firsthand account, she unveils previously hidden history, documenting the brutality of the genocide while also shedding light on the experiences of Armenian soldiers conscripted into the Ottoman Turkish army. The publication of the memoir not only honors her father's memory but also ensures that the voices of survivors resonate with future generations, inspiring remembrance and recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
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By Roksana Amid
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4/19/24
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In a significant development for the local tourism industry, RRDA, a Glen Head-based marketing agency, has been awarded the Nassau County Tourism contract by the county government. The announcement …
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By Will Sheeline
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4/19/24
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The prospect of a massive battery storage unit looming over Glenwood Landing has sparked a heated debate among residents, town officials, and the proposing company, Jupiter Power. The proposed Oyster …
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By Will Sheeline
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4/19/24
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Explore the contentious City Council meeting in Long Beach, ending with a vote to settle a lawsuit with former city manager amid community uproar.
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By Brendan Carpenter
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4/19/24
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Max Azzarello, 37, formerly of Sea Cliff, lit himself on fire outside of the courthouse where Donald Trump is on trial for falsifying business records. Azarello is currently in critical condition, and distributed self-authored conspiracy theory pamphlets.
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By Will Sheeline
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4/19/24
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's program to enlist civilians as provisional special deputy sheriffs during crises has sparked controversy, with supporters emphasizing enhanced emergency response capabilities and opponents expressing concerns about increased firearm presence and lack of transparency. Residents like Laura Burns and Allison Dzikowski distrust the necessity of civilians in law enforcement roles, while county legislators, including Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, criticize Blakeman for insufficient consultation and raise doubts about the adequacy of training provided to the special deputies, with DeRiggi-Whitton drawing comparisons to historical paramilitary groups, sparking outrage from Blakeman and his supporters.
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By Roksana Amid
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4/12/24
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County Executive Bruce Blakeman demanded today that Nassau County Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton resign. Blakeman, a Republican of the Jewish faith, accused DeRiggi-Whitton, a Democrat, at the …
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By Laura Lane
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4/4/24
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