Commuters on the Oyster Bay Branch of the Long Island Rail Road can expect a lot of changes come Sept. 5. But what the LIRR is touting as simplified trips will be expensive for commuters like Jeffry Brown. A CEO of a company in Manhattan, he is trying to convince his employees to return to work in person, which would require for most taking the Long Island Rail Road. Brown wrote in an email to the Herald that the changes will cost him an additional $120 a month for a municipal parking permit to use another station which he will need to do because of the LIRR’s changes. Although public policies should encourage people to take mass transit, the proposed changes will do the opposite for the Greenvale commuter. more

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

Wearing bright red shoes and a self-satisfied smirk, U.S. Rep. George Santos left the Central Islip Courthouse on Friday with a positive vibe unusual for someone facing the possibility of over 20 … more

Election season is a time when you’ll see canvassers at your door, lots of political literature in your mailbox, robocalls, text messages and campaign videos spilling across social media. As … more

The history of Quakerism has deep roots in the story of the United States, whether it be their influence on the colonial period or the key role Quakers played in the Revolutionary War, although their … more

Local community leaders and officials had a variety of responses to President Biden’s move to address the ongoing migrant influx at the United States’ southern border with Mexico on … more

After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more

On warm, calm summer days, Glen Cove beaches beckon visitors with serene beauty — but for 10 years, the city’s Crescent Beach has been closed due to bacterial contaminants found in the … more

This is the first in a series delving into the complexities of elections to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. Democrat Tom … more

The credit ratings agency Moody’s has upgraded Glen Cove’s credit rating to Baa1, reflecting the city’s gradual fiscal improvement. According to the May 17 report, the upgrade is … more