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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny.

Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim

The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/17/24

The Colts are looking to make noise down the stretch but will be without Angelica Kasimatis, right, for the rest of the season due to injury.

Calhoun seeks strong finish

Now that the Calhoun girls’ basketball team is close to whole, its fortunes could be on the uptick. With its premier player, senior point guard Ashleigh Coyne decimated for a month … more

By Marc Berman | 1/14/24

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill that will align many local elections currently held in odd-numbered years with statewide and federal elections that are held in even-numbered years. The shift aims to increase voter turnout.

Voting year for local elections shifts to 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation aligning many odd-year local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/12/24

Rory Kaplan of Bellmore pens powerful memoir about life after trauma

Growing up is challenging, and individual circumstances may make it easier — or much harder. For 68-year-old Rory Kaplan, the latter rang true. more

By Rachele Terranova | 1/12/24

Dylan Stone, a seventh grade coder at Grand Avenue, working on his task.

Bellmore-Merrick middle schools compete in annual hackathon

Teams from Merrick Avenue and Grand Avenue middle schools in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District faced off in a inter-district Hackathon last month. more

1/12/24

Nature runs wild at the park, and on top of the summit, there’s a large pond with dozens of types of birds.

Taking a wintertime stroll at the Town of Hempstead's Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve

Town of Hempstead residents will tell you that there’s no place like the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/12/24

The Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve is the epitome of a nature preserve. Maintained by the Town of Hempstead, the once-landfill turned park is open year round to residents of the town and beyond.

Taking a wintertime stroll at Levy Park

Town of Hempstead residents will tell you that there’s no place like the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/12/24

Dave Denenberg and Bellmore-Merrick Central District Alternative Program Director Eric Arlin, both far right, at the food drive drop-off.

Merrick Kiwanis donates food to community cupboard

The Merrick Kiwanis Club teamed up with the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District for its annual food and toy drive. more

By Rachele Terranova | 1/12/24

We must impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The United States is at a crossroads. For too long, leaders at all levels of government have turned a blind eye to the crisis unfolding on our southern border. Indeed, that porous border has fueled both a national drug crisis and a migrant crisis, which threaten to undermine the safety of Americans in communities across the country. more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 1/12/24

Trickle of funding reveals Blakeman’s skewed priorities

To date, Nassau County has received approximately $385 million in coronavirus relief money through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and $85.2 million more in settlements from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Of that combined sum of approximately $470 million, Nassau County has to date only committed roughly $86 million and dispersed $7 million. more

By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton | 1/12/24

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