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Liberty Utilities customers speak out at public hearings

A pair of virtual Public Service Commission hearings was held on Sept. 15 giving the public an opportunity to voice concerns about Liberty Utilities’ proposal to increase water rates in the … more

By Jordan Vallone | 10/6/23

Jim Toes, the president and CEO of the Security Traders Association, says he wants to foster ‘common sense’ market regulations.

Toes boasts ‘right attitude’ for civil service

The next congressional election is still a year and a half away, but the roster of candidates lining up to evict Congressman George Santos from his House seat is already sizable. more

By Roksana Amid | 10/6/23

This Long Beach contract is the first new one in 20 years

The City of Long Beach and the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association have finalized a collective bargaining agreement after negotiations that lasted more than two years. The agreement, the … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 10/6/23

Nancy Marks, the former campaign treasurer for embattle Representative George Santos, is pleading guilty Thursday for an undisclosed felony.

Nancy Marks, former campaign treasurer for George Santos, to plead guilty in federal court

Nancy Marks, the former campaign treasurer for New York’s most controversial Congressman, George Santos, is set to plead guilty to at least one unspecified felony Thursday at the Central Islip … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/5/23

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

GOP Congressman Santos supports Democrat Senator Bob Menendez’s right to due process. Both elected leaders face federal indictment charges.

George Santos supports New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez’s right to due process

During the summer, Congressman George Santos sought a venue to hold a town hall meeting with constituents, but his attempts to schedule those public meetings in Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster … more

By Roksana Amid | 9/29/23

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

Long range plan passed by Sea Cliff Village Board

Although it was a dark and stormy evening on Monday, the energy in Sea Cliff Village Hall was high as the village board unanimously approved the adoption of the Sea Cliff Comprehensive Plan. The … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/15/23

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 | 9/15/23

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