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RRDA hopes to highlight aspects of Nassau County’s culture, history and businesses, such as historic Sagamore Hill, to encourage tourism.

In a significant development for the local tourism industry, RRDA, a Glen Head-based marketing agency, has been awarded the Nassau County Tourism contract by the county government. The announcement … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

The proposed Oyster Shore Energy Storage facility will replace the Global Petroleum terminal by Tappen Beach.

Proposed Glenwood Landing battery storage unit raises concerns

The prospect of a massive battery storage unit looming over Glenwood Landing has sparked a heated debate among residents, town officials, and the proposing company, Jupiter Power. The proposed Oyster … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

Former Sea Cliff resident Max Azzarello light himself on fire outside of the Manhattan Supreme Court, where former President Donald Trump is currently being charged with falsifying business records.

Former Sea Cliff resident lights himself on fire outside of Donald Trump's trial

Max Azzarello, 37, formerly of Sea Cliff, lit himself on fire outside of the courthouse where Donald Trump is on trial for falsifying business records. Azarello is currently in critical condition, and distributed self-authored conspiracy theory pamphlets. more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a news conference at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove, demanding that Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Legislature minority leader, resign. He accused her of making antisemitic remarks against him.

Bruce Blakeman calls on Delia DeRiggi-Whitton to resign

County Executive Bruce Blakeman demanded today that Nassau County Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton resign. Blakeman, a Republican of the Jewish faith, accused DeRiggi-Whitton, a Democrat, at the … more

By Laura Lane | 4/4/24

Unaffiliated voters are unable to vote in primaries in New York state.

Will ‘blanks’ decide election outcomes

This is the fourth story in a series exploring the complexities of elections, to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. The number of … more

By Laura Lane | 3/29/24

George Williams, left, was elected to the Village Board on March 19, alongside Nick Pinto, who ran for reelection.

Meet Sea Cliff’s newest trustee

The Village of Sea Cliff recently welcomed George Williams as its newest trustee, bringing a wealth of diverse experiences and a strong commitment to community service to his new role.… more

By Will Sheeline | 3/29/24

Daniel Dvir told her harrowing story of survival on Oct. 7.

A Nova festival survivor tells her story

Oct. 7, 2023 seemed like just another day in Israel for Daniel Dvir, an Israeli citizen who had recently moved to Tel Aviv. While attending the now-infamous Nova music festival near kibbutz … more

Roksana Amid and Will Sheeline | 3/22/24

Tom Suozzi joined his son Joe on the field after a spring training game when his sacrifice fly won the game for the Mets.

Joe Suozzi’s fly ball leads to Mets spring training win

It was the kind of game the Mets are known for, one where they look like they’ll win, but then everything goes south. Nail-biter games come second nature to the “Amazin’ … more

By Laura Lane | 3/22/24

Nick Pinto, left, and George Williams got the chance to share their thoughts, concerns and goals for Sea Cliff at the March 7 Meet the Candidates event.

Sea Cliff candidates meet with villagers ahead of election

Another year brings another election to Sea Cliff, as Nick Pinto, currently serving as deputy mayor of the village board, seeks reelection and George Williams runs for the Village of Sea Cliff … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/15/24

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos announced during Biden’s State of the Union he will run for Congress once again.

George Santos announces bid challenging Nick LaLota

Former disgraced GOP Congressman George Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives last December, announced on March 7 that he’s running for Congress again, this time … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/15/24

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