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Sen. Jack Martins, second from left, hosted the Sept. 11 ceremony in the hamlet, which included members of local fire departments and veterans.

A soulful ceremony on Sept. 11 in Oyster Bay

Finding comfort among friends, family and strangers, residents memorialized those who perished on the 22nd anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 on Monday. Twenty-four residents from the hamlet died that day … more

By Laura Lane | 9/15/23

Liberty New York Water President Deborah Franco reached out to customers in an email asking for support to remove the Special Franchise Tax.

Liberty New York Water wants elimination of Special Franchise Tax

Liberty New York Water is advocating for the elimination of the Special Franchise Tax, arguing that this tax significantly inflates customer water bills without providing direct benefits to the … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/24/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny.

Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim

The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/17/24

John Ashmead was one of a handful of community members who shared disapproval of the settlement.

Long Beach votes to settle with Robert Agostisi

Explore the contentious City Council meeting in Long Beach, ending with a vote to settle a lawsuit with former city manager amid community uproar. more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/19/24

County officials announced a bipartisan deal to re-establish the Clean and Seed program in front of an East Rockaway property, at right, that is vacant as a result of Superstorm Sandy.

Bipartisan support leads to Sandy program renewal

As many South Shore residents continue to pick up the pieces 19 months after Superstorm Sandy, county officials announced a bipartisan agreement to approve $14.4 million in borrowing to re-establish its Clean and Seed program. more

By Brian Croce | 6/17/14

The New Long Beach City Council — from left, John Bendo, Chris Fiumara, Brendan Finn, Mike Reinhart and Roy Lester.

New Long Beach City Council sworn in, holds first meeting

People across the world celebrate New Year’s Eve with parties, friends, food and drinks — and many sleep in the next day to recover. In Long Beach, however, community members and … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/5/24

The Long Beach branch sustained the most damage from Sandy.

Cuomo: MTA awarded $886.3M for post-Sandy rebuilding

Governor Cuomo announced last week that $886.3 million in federal funding was awarded to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to repair and rebuild infrastructure that was damaged by Hurricane … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/30/14

The Glen Cove City Council revisited the topic of term limits in their Oct. 3 pre council meeting.

Glen Cove City Council revisits term limit discussion

The City Council revisited the topic of term limits during a pre council meeting on Oct. 3 where Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck proposed a town hall for December or January to discuss the city’s … more

By Roksana Amid | 10/13/23

Joseph Saladino, supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay, highlighted his 35 years of experience as he gears up for the November election.

Joseph Saladino vows to continue serving Oyster Bay

After six years as the Town of Oyster Bay supervisor, Joseph Saladino says he still has a lot he wants to accomplish. The Massapequa native has been a mainstay of town and state politics for over … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/23

New York House Republicans have introduced a resolution to expel their colleague Rep. George Santos from Congress.

New York House Republicans bring resolution to expel Rep. George Santos

U.S. Rep. George Santos is in hot water, with several fellow New York House Republicans announcing that they introduced a resolution for his expulsion on Wednesday. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/13/23

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