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Environmentalists decry Hochul’s proposed state housing compact
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed New York Housing Compact has drawn outcry from across Long Island, and some of the loudest voices can be heard in environmental organizations. Groups across the … more
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Elena Villafane, right, Mark Sobel and James Versocki each gave a brief introductory and outgoing speech and fielded questions from Sea Cliff residents.
Sea Cliff Civic Association hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’
Sea Cliff residents gathered to meet the three village candidates running unopposed this year and hear their goals for the village as well as answer questions from community members before the … more
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City Police officers have been named in two civil suits by residents who claimed they were beaten by officers.
Brewington calls for action on police brutality
Frederick K. Brewington, one of Long Island’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, called this week for a civilian complaint review board after two civil suits were filed against Long Beach … more
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Councilman Roy Lester said he believes that if living in Long Beach is a requirement for the city manager’s position, some may not want it.
Council to decide whether city manager must live in town
Back in the days when Charles Theofan was city manager of Long Beach — the early and mid 2000s — he lived in Freeport, and earned the nickname “Freeport Charlie.” Perhaps … more
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City councilwoman Karen McInnis proposed a series of cuts to help ease the financial burden on taxpayers.
Long Beach residents face potential double-digit tax hike
Long Beach residents could be facing a double-digit tax hike in the coming fiscal year. The increase is primarily the result of a $5.5 million down payment on a $75 settlement with Manhattan … more
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Denise Ford, a Long Beach resident and 20-year veteran of the Legislature, announced she wouldn’t seek reelection in the fall.
Ford won’t seek reelection after 2 decades
Denise Ford, who has served as a Nassau County legislator for 20 years, has decided against running for reelection this fall, she said last week. The 72-year-old Ford was elected to the … more
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Wind turbines off the New England coast.
At council meeting, loud opposition to wind project
The Long Beach City Council Tuesday night proposed what appeared to be an innocuous resolution: a pro forma request that it maintain control over a portion of the Ocean Beach Park in the event that … more
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The City Council Tuesday agreed to a $65,000 settlement in a case brought by a Long Beach woman who said she was attacked by police.
Long Beach settles police ‘attack’ suit with $65K payment
The City Council Tuesday night agreed to pay a Long Beach woman $65,000 to settle a civil suit in which she claimed she was “attacked” by a police officer who slammed her to the sidewalk, … more
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Dulce Urena, a Glen Head resident and daughter of immigrant parents, said Santos is a disgrace to American democracy.
Protesters take to their cars to condemn Santos
About 30 drivers honked their horns while driving on a route from Nassau to Queens on Feb. 25. But they weren’t doing so as a response to errors made by erratic drivers. Instead, the angry motorists from the North Shore’s 3rd District had gathered to continue their protest to U.S. Rep. George Santos. They have never given up hope that they will convince Congress to expel him. more
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a proclamation at the Glen Cove Senior Center authorizing each county department to appoint liaisons to assist senior citizens. He also helped the center obtain a fourth bus.
Seniors to have liaisons from county
County Executive Bruce Blakeman has made the lives of senior citizens across Nassau County more convenient by signing a proclamation requiring county agencies to designate a liaison for seniors. more
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