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George Santos announced that he would not seek reelection on Thursday, allegedly to protect his family's privacy from the media.

George Santos announces he will not seek re-election following Ethics Committee investigation

Representative George Santos announced that he would not seek reelection following the results of the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into the embattled congressman. Santos took to X on … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/17/23

Democratic candidates dropping out of race for New York's 3rd Congressional District

The Democratic field for next year’s primary in the 3rd Congressional District, which Republican George Santos currently represents, has narrowed, with Josh Lafazan’s announcement on Tuesday that … more

By Laura Lane | 11/17/23

Emma Eshaghoff, left, and Brianna Pietri planted daffodils outside the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center to honor the children murdered during the Holocaust and the Hamas-led terrorist attack in Israel.

Daffodils a sign of hope and community

The air outside the entrance to the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center was filled with the sweet scent of freshly turned soil. Children and their families worked to carefully plant daffodil … more

By Roksana Amid | 11/17/23

George Santos announces he will not seek re-election following Ethics Committee investigation

Representative George Santos announced that he would not seek reelection following the results of the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into the embattled congressman. Santos took to X on … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/16/23

Republicans swept the North Shore of Nassau County in Tuesday’s election, with first-time candidate Samantha Goetz unseating incumbent County Legislator Josh Lafazan in the 18th District.

Red wave swamps North Shore

Joseph Saladino was re-elected Oyster Bay’s town supervisor on Tuesday, with nearly 31,000 votes, almost twice as many as his challenger, Jared Behr. The Republican incumbent’s campaign … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/10/23

Pizzerias across Nassau County, including Mama Mia’s Pizzeria in Oyster Bay rallied behind the Farmingdale community.

North Shore pizzerias raise funds in light of Farmingdale bus tragedy

When a Farmingdale school bus crashed on Interstate 84 in Wawayanda, New York, on Sept. 21, it wasn’t just the families of the students and teachers that were affected. People across Long Island … more

By Nicole Wagner | 11/10/23

Deyo said that one of her favorite pieces on display at the library is ‘Crows Get Messages From Rain.’

Kathleen Deyo brings a splash of color to the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library

In a quiet corner of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, the artwork of Kathleen Deyo, a Setauket-based artist, has found its place. The exhibit, which will grace the library’s walls … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/10/23

Congressman George Santos claims he wants to run for reelection despite controversy surrounding his background.

George Santos claims first year in the House of Representatives has been ‘hellish’

During his campaign, Congressman George Santos was believed to be “the full embodiment of the American dream.” His narrative of being an openly gay child of Brazilian immigrants who rose … more

By Roksana Amid | 11/10/23

The Bahnik family —which helped found Mill-Max Manufacturing Co., in Oyster Bay, were honored by the Oyster Bay/East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce for their work in not only bringing industry to Long Island, but for their philanthropic works as well.

Bahnik family is about more than just manufacturing

What does it take to be a Businessperson of the Year? It’s putting aside their personal time to serve, according to Frank Camarano Jr., president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. … more

Staff Report | 11/10/23

Republicans swept the North Shore of Nassau County, with first-time candidate Samantha Goetz unseating incumbent Josh Lafazan for the 18th Legislative District seat.

Red wave swamps North Shore

Joseph Saladino has secured his re-election as Oyster Bay's town supervisor with nearly 31,000 votes against his opponent Jared Behr’s roughly 16,000. Saladino's campaign centered on his … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/8/23