Politics | Herald Community Newspapers

Politics

Featured Most recent

404 results total, viewing 301 - 310

Lawrence resident Howard Kopel is sworn in as presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature by immediate past presiding officer Richard Nicolello. On the left is Kopel's wife, Esther.

Howard Kopel sworn in as Nassau County Legislature's presiding officer

Lawrence resident Howard Kopel who has served as the Nassau County Legislature's deputy presiding officer since 2018 was sworn in as the presiding officer in the Legislative building on Jan. 5. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 1/5/24

The city, in conjunction with the hospital and FEMA, has secured a federally staffed temporary hospital, located at the Rec's baseball field.

LBMC under repair

Long Beach Medical Center remains closed after it sustained significant flood damage during Hurricane Sandy, though hospital Chief Executive Officer Doug Meltzer said that he is hopeful the facility … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/14/12

The state will provide $697 million for the rehabilitation and mitigation of wastewater treatment facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties, including the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant.

Cuomo announces $815 million for next phase of Sandy recovery

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last month that $815 million in funding will be allocated for a series of “critical” Hurricane Sandy recovery and rebuilding infrastructure projects on Long Island … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/14/13

What does Legislator Debra Mulé plan on doing about infrastructure problems?

Long Beach and Lido Beach residents won’t soon forget the 20-foot-deep sinkhole that opened up on Lido Boulevard at the end of May. For two weeks, lanes were closed, traffic was at a near … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 8/13/23

Oyster Bay Today, the town's new website, highlights local businesses, events and history, such as Teddy Roosevelt's connection to Oyster Bay

New Town of Oyster Bay website, 'Oyster Bay Today,' live

The Town of Oyster Bay has launched a new interactive website, Oyster Bay Today, which town officials are optimistic will attract tourism to the town’s municipalities and support local … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/7/24

Ed Lieberman, left, and Abraham Lincoln impersonator Donald Mullen attended the first Lincoln Plaza dedication.

Honoring Lincoln in the heart of S.C.

The Village of Sea Cliff will celebrate the rededication of Lincoln Plaza on July 4, following the traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Village Green. The ceremony will renew … more

6/21/24

City officials say that the costs of rebuilding the Long Beach boardwalk are “unique,” while a number of residents say that the project's costs are exorbitant compared to other boardwalk projects.

City: Boardwalk costs are ‘unique’ to Long Beach

City officials this week responded to critics who have questioned the $44.2 million cost of rebuilding the Long Beach boardwalk and compared it with reconstruction projects in New Jersey that are … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/24/13

Jared Behr claims that the Town of Oyster Bay has been stuck under one party rule, and he seeks to bring ethical and infrastructural reforms if elected.

Town of Oyster Bay supervisor candidate Jared Behr Running on ethics and reform platform

With election season right around the corner, there are currently two candidates for the office of Town of Oyster Bay supervisor — challenger Jared Behr, a Democrat, and Republican … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/8/23

Heron Street resident Nan Beilinson in front of the eroding bulkheads last month. She said she hopes that a uniform bulkheading project and other flood mitigation measures move forward quickly. Photo by Kristie Arden/Herald

Recent flooding a reminder of the city’s vulnerability

More than three years after Hurricane Sandy, Long Beach residents have expressed frustration with recent flooding, especially after last week, saying that a number of mitigation and resiliency … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/18/16

Spotted lantern flies are an invasive species originally from China, which experts say should be squashed on sight.

Spotted lanternflies cause a buzz in Sea Cliff

The spotted lantern fly, an invasive species that feeds on plants and trees, has made its way to Long Island’s North Shore. The species has been the focus of recent media attention and Sea … more

By Daniel Offner and Will Sheeline | 9/29/23

« Prev | 1 … 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 … 41 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.