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Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato checked into the hospital Friday after feeling ill last week.

Former Sen. D’Amato said to be recovering from Covid at St. Francis Hospital

Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato, who rose from the Hempstead town council to become a U.S. senator from New York and one of the most powerful political figures in the country, has been … more

By James Bernstein | 11/23/20

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi voted with his wife, Helene, and their youngest son, Michael, on Election Day. After most of the absentee ballots were counted, Suozzi was declared the winner of the 3rd Congressional District race on Tuesday.

Suozzi, Gaughran come from behind to win re-election

When U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi held a news conference on Monday in Glen Cove, he said he was confident he would win his bid for re-election, but wasn’t ready to claim victory. Less than 24 hours … more

By Laura Lane and Mike Conn | 11/18/20

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi is not the victor of his reelection for now. Absentee ballots will be counted in seven days, which will finalize the race.

North Shore election results remain uncertain

As the American people continue to wait to learn who the next president will be those on the North Shore remain uncertain of a final decision on the victors of their elected leaders. Thousands of … more

By Laura Lane | 11/4/20

Andrew Garbarino was projected to win the 2nd Congressional District as of early Wednesday morning.

Unofficial result: Andrew Garbarino projected to win 2nd Congressional District

As of midnight on election night, tens of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted, making projecting winners in any number of races for Congress and the State Legislature … more

11/4/20

Election results roll in slowly early Wednesday morning

As of midnight on election night, tens of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted, making projecting winners in any number of races for Congress and the State Legislature … more

11/4/20

Dead heat between Judy Griffin, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick in 21st A.D.

Election Day 2020 turned out to be a wild one. As of midnight on Tuesday, tens of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted, making projecting winners in any number of races for … more

By Scott Brinton | 11/4/20

The Town of Oyster Bay Board passed its $311.7 million budget on Oct. 27.

Town of Oyster Bay passes 2021 budget

The Town of Oyster Bay Board voted unanimously to pass its 2021 budget on Tuesday. The budget is set to be $311.7 million, a roughly 1.7 percent increase over last year’s budget, which was … more

By Mike Conn | 10/29/20

Ninth State Senate District: Re-elect Todd Kaminsky

The Ninth State Senate District includes a wide swath of southwestern Nassau County, from the sand in Long Beach to the streets of busy Rockville Centre, as well as portions of Valley Stream, Elmont and the Five Towns. more

10/27/20

Solages deserves another term in the 22nd A.D.

During her four terms in the State Assembly, representing the 22nd District, Democrat Michaelle Solages, of Elmont, has been a tireless advocate for working families. She has not only been a constant … more

10/27/20

In 7th Senate District, our choice is Anna Kaplan

In just her first term in the State Senate, Anna Kaplan has drafted and sponsored more than 30 bills that have been signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. One requires part-time state residents to … more

10/27/20

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