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Manganos get more time to appeal conviction

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, and his wife, Linda, have been granted a few more weeks of freedom from jail while they continue to appeal their sentences. The Manganos were scheduled … more

By James Bernstein | 7/21/22

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano is now on the hook for $10.6 million in restitution to two Connecticut insurance companies.

Mangano ordered to pay more than $10 million in fraud case

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, sentenced to a 12-year prison term in a bribery scandal, is now on the hook for $10.6 million in restitution to two Connecticut insurance … more

By James Bernstein | 7/15/22

A maintenance worker slogged through the flooded streets of the North Park section of town after a rainstorm.

North Park: We need flood protection

Crystal Lake told the Long Beach City Council Tuesday night that, as a 60-year resident of the city’s North Park section, “I have sand in my shoes.” That, Lake said, she likes. … more

By James Bernstein | 7/7/22

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is no stranger to statewide campaigns, coming within a half-million votes of toppling Andrew Cuomo back in 2014. But to have another chance at the executive mansion, Astorino first has to get through a crowded field of Republicans.

Rob Astorino looks to wipe away political polarization

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve come close to beating Andrew Cuomo — especially at the height of the former governor’s popularity. But Rob Astorino can. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Jumaane Williams has been New York City’s public advocate since 2019 — a job that has led to higher office for many of his predecessors, including former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and current state Attorney General Letitia James. Williams hopes he can leap from that job to the executive mansion.

‘Community organizer’ Jumaane Williams ready to make a difference

When he first ran for president in 2008, Barack Obama took a lot of flak from opponents over his college days as a “community organizer” — work that has never been easy to … more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Harry Wilson hopes he can turn his business savvy into making things happen in Albany as New York’s next governor. But to even get a chance, he has to overcome a field of Republicans who have far better name recognition than he does.

Harry Wilson dedicated to looking out for the ‘little guy’

Harry Wilson doesn’t have the most recognizable name among those running for governor — in either party. But then again, as the self-proclaimed turnaround expert might say, maybe he should. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Andrew Giuliani looks to be the first Republican to return to the governor’s mansion since George Pataki finished his third and final term in 2006.

Andrew Giuliani says New York ready for change

New York hasn’t backed a Republican governor since George Pataki was re-elected for the second time some 20 years ago. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi says he’s leaving Congress so he can fix what’s broken in Albany — even if that means upending the incumbent governor from his own party, Kathy Hochul.

Tom Suozzi ready to solve problems in Albany

Tom Suozzi’s path to the governor’s mansion won’t be an easy one — especially since he’ll have to win a June 28 Democratic primary that includes a popular incumbent, Kathy Hochul. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Roy Lester has become something of an outlier in the City Council since he joined it in January.

Roy Lester: ‘I’m a loudmouth’

Roy Lester glided up to a bagel shop in Long Beach on one of his many bicycles early last Friday morning. He has more than a dozen bikes, and uses them often. At 71, Lester not only rides, but … more

By James Bernstein | 5/26/22

Thousands are expected to turn out for the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Long Beach this Sunday. The funds raised go to benefit the Make A Wish foundation.

Brrrrr . . . Polar Bear Plunge makes its return

The Long Beach Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash, an annual event that raises money for Make-A-Wish Metro New York, is set to make its long-awaited return on Sunday, Feb. 2. The event is organized by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 1/30/20

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