The 59,000 residents of the Village of Hempstead are facing major issues that threaten to impede their access to nutritious food and clean water. As the leader of the municipal entity directly responsible for administering social services and preserving the welfare of our residents, I implore Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and his administration to work with the coequal legislative branch and village officials to address the full magnitude of the challenges these compounding concerns are creating for our shared constituencies.
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By Siela Bynoe
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8/23/24
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Jhaleel Oswald, a former Nassau Community College football captain and key member of its 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team, is the Lions’ new head coach after running the defense/special teams under …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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8/21/24
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Al Jolson was considered the “Greatest Entertainer” of his day, so it is no surprise that the annual Long Island Jolson Festival is celebrating 25 years next month, on Sept. 7.
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By Iris Wiener
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8/21/24
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Infamous former congressman George Santos pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to charges of aggravated identity theft and wire fraud.
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By Will Sheeline
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8/19/24
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Former New York Rep. George Santos is anticipated to plead guilty on Monday to federal charges stemming from fraudulent activities during his 2022 midterm campaign, according to sources familiar with …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/17/24
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George Santos returned to the courthouse on Aug. 13 what should be his last appearance before his trial formally begins on Sept. 16. Showing none of his infamous swagger, the former congressman sat …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/16/24
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School districts across Nassau County, including those on the North Shore, are grappling with state-imposed restrictions on cash reserves, even as they seek to balance fiscal responsibility with the …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/16/24
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The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County has unveiled a striking new light fixture that serves as both a functional addition and a profound exhibit. The fixture features four …
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By Roksana Amid
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8/16/24
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Despite the inclement weather forcing the event indoors, the spirit of the Olympic Games was alive and well at James H. Vernon School on Aug. 7, as two classes of special education extended school …
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8/16/24
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One hundred people serve in the United States Senate. They represent the entire political spectrum, from far left to far right. There are definitely zealots, such as Bernie Sanders, the Democrat from Vermont, and Tom Cotton, the Arkansas Republican, and then there are the middle-of-the-road members, such as Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, and Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska. Then there is Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican.
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/16/24
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