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Re-elect Miller in the 20th Assembly District

For the past four years, District 20 Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller, a Republican, has been in the minority party in the State Assembly, but that hasn’t stopped her from … more

10/26/20

Sunrise Development Inc. has proposed a three-story, 85-unit assisted-living facility on this 4,500-square-foot lot in Oceanside, which has been vacant for many years.

Assisted-living center planned for vacant lot in Oceanside

A 4,500-square-foot vacant lot in Oceanside that has been the center of controversy and lawsuits may finally be developed after Sunrise Development Inc. presented an application to build a new assisted-living facility there to the Hempstead Town Board on Oct. 1. more

By Mike Smollins and Dan Lopes | 10/22/20

Kathleen Rice and Douglas Tuman are vying in the Fourth Congressional District.

Douglas Tuman challenges Kathleen Rice in 4th Congressional District

In the Fourth Congressional District, incumbent Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, faces Douglas Tuman, a Republican from West Hempstead. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/20

Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Commissioner Ryan Hemsley came under fire after racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic Facebook posts were uncovered by a group called Oceanside Against Racism. Hemsley was asked to resign, but told the Herald the posts were doctored and not really his.

Oceanside sanitation commissioner asked to resign after alleged racist social media posts surface

An Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 commissioner who was recently re-elected to the board was asked to resign after he was alleged to have posted previous racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic social media posts in the past. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/20

Suozzi and Santos vie for 3rd Congressional District

The race for the 3rd Congressional District is heating up as Election Day approaches. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, an attorney and certified public accountant, would like to continue to pursue his … more

By Laura Lane | 10/15/20

Crews placed the highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.

Highest beam installed at UBS Arena

New York Islanders and state officials gathered at the future home of the UBS Arena last Friday morning to watch as construction crews placed the highest beam atop the 885-square-foot … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/13/20

Race for the Fifth State Senate District heats up

Two years after winning a seat in the State Senate, State Sen. Jim Gaughran, a Democrat, is seeking reelection as the representative of the Fifth State Senate District. He is being challenged by … more

By Mike Conn | 10/8/20

The Island Park Department of Public Works recently began installing a tidal flex valve to help with storm resiliency in the village. Above, from left, were Trustee Michael Gagliardi, Mayor Michael McGinty, Trustees Barbara Volpe Ried and Joseph Annarella, DPW employee Philip Scura, DPW Superintendent Franco Mollo and DPW employee William Boyce.

Island Park takes step toward storm resiliency

As part of an ongoing attempt to mitigate storm damage village-wide, the Island Park Department of Public Works installed a tidal flex valve at Suffolk and Warwick roads, near Harbor Isle Bridge, on Sept. 17. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/7/20

Incumbent Ed Ra, left, is running for his sixth term against challenger Gary Port.

Gary Port challenges Ed Ra for Assembly District 19 seat

The race for the 19th Assembly District began mid-August when challenger Gary Port announced his candidacy to run against incumbent Edward Ra, who is running for a sixth term. The Herald asked Ra … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/2/20

Assemblyman Michael Montesano — Incumbent

15th Assembly District candidates state their cases

A veteran assemblyman and a newcomer will vie for the North Shore’s District 15 assembly seat on Nov. 3. Incumbent Michael Montesano, a Republican from Glen Head, has spent the last decade … more

By Mike Conn | 10/1/20

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