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Madeline Singas is the one for Nassau County district attorney

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has done the job. Her opponent, Francis McQuade, a Republican, has some legitimate complaints about her performance, but they are minimal compared with … more

10/30/19

Shop locally to preserve our downtowns

The Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce hosted its 35th annual Businessperson of the Year and Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 18, and 36 small-business owners were recognized for the contributions they make to their communities. more

10/25/19

Francis McQuade challenges Madeline Singas for Nassau County District Attorney

Incumbent Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas is running for her second four-term. Long Beach resident Francis McQuade opposes her. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/24/19

Instead of signing a physical poll book, voters will verify their identity using electronic poll pads. The Nassau County Board of Elections has trained its poll inspectors to use the new technology.

Polling sites prepare for early voters

Starting Saturday, Nassau County residents can head to one of 15 polling sites to cast their votes in the Nov. 5 election during a nine-day early-voting period — the first in the state’s history. The process is part of a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in January, intended to make voting easier for people who struggle to get to the polls on Election Day. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/24/19

Police taped off a portion of Bellmore Road near Magnolia Road after the shooting.

North Bellmore man charged in fight, shooting

A man has been charged after a fight with a retired law enforcement officer led to a non-fatal shooting on Bellmore Road in North Bellmore on Oct. 15. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/24/19

Camryn Graves, a senior performance major at Hofstra University, stars as Elle in the Department of Drama and Dance's staging of "Legally Blonde," now through Nov. 3.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Sunset BoulevardAndrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of the award-winning 1950 film about a faded star of the silent screen era, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24-25, 8 … more

10/23/19

Long Island University Sharks rearguard Grace Dima graces Nassau Coliseum ice on Saturday in a matchup with the #1 ranked University of Wisconsin Badgers.

Long Islander lives hockey dream on Coliseum ice

If you had told 19-year-old Huntington Bay native Grace Dima a year ago that she would be playing at the Nassau Coliseum in front of family and friends as a member of Long Island’s first Division I college hockey team, she might have called you crazy. more

By Jordan Stoopler | 10/20/19

The beloved tale "The Monster Who Ate My Peas" comes to life on the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage on Oct. 19.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Sunset BoulevardAndrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of the award-winning 1950 film about a faded star of the silent screen era, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17-18, 8 … more

10/18/19

Theodore Roosevelt Legislative and Executive Building.

Who’s running for county legislator in District 19?

Seeking his third, two-year term as a Nassau County Legislator, incumbent Steve Rhoads will face first-time candidate Jill Levine in the race for the 19th Legislative District, which spans from Freeport to Seaford. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/17/19

Amy Flores, of South Bellmore, was recently named the executive director of the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs.

Meet the ‘Latina millennial’ heading the Office of Hispanic Affairs

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran marked the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month by choosing a new executive director for the county’s Office of Hispanic Affairs. On Sept. 17, Amy Flores, of South Bellmore, was appointed to the position. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/17/19