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Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.

Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more

By Michael Hinman | 2/2/23

Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan said he learned how to show grace in defeat last August, when he lost the Democratic primary to Robert Zimmerman for the congressional seat that Republican George Santos ultimately won.

Josh Lafazan says GOP constituents want George Santos gone

Josh Lafazan’s winning streak began in the first grade when he was elected student representative at Walt Whitman Elementary School. He was senior class president at Syosset High School the … more

By Laura Lane | 2/2/23

Legislator Joshua Lafazan is raising questions about Santos’ campaign donations in last year’s election.

New questions raised about donors for George Santos

New questions are being raised about just how George Santos raised money for his congressional campaign — not just last November, but in 2020 as well. Standing outside of the congressman’s … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 2/2/23

Santos in an interview with a Brazilian podcast released to the public on Jan. 23, alleged he was the target of an assassination attempt, although he did not provide details.

George Santos makes claims of an assassination attempt

As the new year continue, more sensational stories and news from U.S. Rep. George Santos continue to emerge. Like claims someone tried to assassinate the politician while he was still running for … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/2/23

Vietnam War veteran Mitch Farman described the psychological damage Rep. George Santos’ alleged theft caused veteran Richard Osthoff, whose service dog, Sapphire, ultimately had to be euthanized. With Farman was County Legislator Josh Lafazan.

Veterans decry George Santos’ alleged theft from a homeless veteran

The latest chapter in the unfolding story of alleged lies and fraudby U.S. Rep. George Santos may just be the darkest one yet. Richard Osthoff, a United States Navy veteran, claims that in 2016 … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/26/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos continues to be national news, with a slew of new developments coming out on what seems almost a daily basis.

George Santos defends his animal rescue efforts, blasts late-night show parodies

It’s a few weeks into U.S. Rep. George Santos’s tenure, and the media firestorm surrounding him has yet to dissipate. After The New York Times revealed last month Santos fabricated … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 1/26/23

People of color in New York's 3rd Congressional District liken George Santos to Donald Trump

Phyllis Burnett, the president of the Glen Cove Kiwanis Club, is one of the many Black residents of New York’s 3rd Congressional District. She said only one thought crossed her mind when she read … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/20/23

Santos says he will resign if 142,000 demand it

As more and more allegations and horror stories come out against Republican, New York Representative George Santos, the embattled conservative has doubled down and refused calls from constituents, … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/20/23

Mitch Farman, a Vietnam War veteran and Oyster Bay resident, highlighted the psychological damage Santos’ alleged theft caused veteran Richard Osthoff, whose service dog Sapphie ultimately had to be euthanized.

Josh Lafazan and veterans condemn George Santos for alleged theft from homeless veteran

The latest chapter in the unfolding story of claims of lies and fraud against Representative George Santos may just be the darkest one yet. Richard Osthoff, a United States Navy veteran, claims that … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/19/23

Aidan Davis, a leader of the group Concerned Citizens of NY-03, with a sign likening U.S. Rep. George Santos’s reluctance to appear in public to ‘Where’s Waldo?’

‘Where’s George?’ campaign to find Representative George Santos continues

U.S. Rep. George Santos has done an excellent job of staying out of the public eye during his first couple of weeks in Washington. When he returns home to Long Island, it might not be as easy. … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 1/19/23

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