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The newest Board of Ethics member, John McQuade, was the subject of some pointed back-and-forth at the April 16 City Council meeting.

This Long Beach Ethics Board appointment came with questions

The Long Beach Board of Ethics has five members, who are appointed by the City Council. They serve as volunteers, meeting once a month and offering ethics opinions, reviewing financial disclosure … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/25/24

Assemblyman Chuck Lavine decried his Republican colleagues' 'antics' over the Faith-Based Housing Act, which is not a part of the New York State budget.

Housing proposal for state budget faces some backlash

A proposal to include a Faith-Based Housing Act in the New York state budget has sparked debate on Long Island, with concerns about its potential impact on local zoning laws and the ability of … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/25/24

John Paul Kopacz said the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District offers a great deal to students. He would like to see it offer even more.

Candidate offers experience in education, new ideas

John Paul Kopacz, an East Norwich resident for the past 14 years, is running for a position on the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School Board, a logical progression for him, having been an educator and … more

By Laura Lane | 4/25/24

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 … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/25/24

Joseph F. Laurita Jr., a former police officer, is concerned with maintaining safety at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District.

Adept negotiator would take his expertise to the OBEN board

Joseph F. Laurita Jr. has always served his community, first as a young emergency medical technician with the Williston Park Fire Department, and then, as a Brooklyn police officer. He would like to … more

By Laura Lane | 4/25/24

Faith-Based Housing proposal faces backlash

A proposal to include a Faith-Based Housing Act in the New York state budget has sparked debate on Long Island, with concerns about its potential impact on local zoning laws and the ability of … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/25/24

The proposed Oyster Shore Energy Storage facility will replace the Global Petroleum terminal by Tappen Beach.

Battery storage facility sparks controversy

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 … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/25/24

George Santos announced in a post on X that he is dropping out of the congressional race for the 1st District.

George Santos drops congressional bid

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 more

By Roksana Amid | 4/24/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

RRDA hopes to highlight aspects of Nassau County’s culture, history and businesses, such as historic Sagamore Hill, to encourage tourism.

RRDA is county’s new tourism agency

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 … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24