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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, said they were compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. But a court has since delayed any such appearance until at least February, after the school successfully petitioned the same court that ruled against the county in its negotiations with the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum last year.

Poser says she won’t visit county legislature Monday in casino probe

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/18/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny.

Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim

The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/17/24

Junior center Skyler Secondino, right, is a key two-way contributor for the Vikings, who notched victories in 10 of their first dozen games.

Strong chemistry propels Seaford

Hard work during the offseason is paying dividends for Seaford girls’ basketball this winter. Seaford began the season at 10-2 and 4-1 in Conference A-II, which third-year head coach Stephanie … more

By Andrew Coen | 1/15/24

Seaford High School seniors Umika Hathiramani, left, and Angelina Belgiorno, who are close friends, are the top two graduates of the Class of 2024.

Two close friends rise to the top of their class

Umika Hathiramani and Angelina Belgiorno are accustomed to pushing each other to great academic achievements — and those efforts have catapulted them to the top of Seaford High School’s … more

By Charles Shaw | 1/12/24

A summer project for Wantagh High School student Damien Crowley turned into a passionate interest in understanding sediments, and how that knowledge can be used to help the environment.

When a summer project leads to a newfound passion

Internships are a chance to learn, but for Damien Crowley, an internship put him on the path to a potential career as a scientific researcher. Last summer, Crowley, a junior at Wantagh High … more

By Charles Shaw | 1/12/24

Seaford High School seniors Amanda Williamson and Charlie Herman were this year’s recipients of the 2023 Nassau Zone Outstanding Student Award presented by NYSAHPERD.

Seaford seniors shine as health and fitness leaders

When it comes to leading healthy and active lifestyles, Seaford High School seniors Charlie Herman and Amanda Williamson know what it takes. That’s why they were recently recognized with the … more

1/12/24

Grace Huggard and Olivia DeMarco, students at General Douglas MacArthur High School, were selected as nominees in the Roger Rees Awards.

MacArthur performers earn prestigious Roger Rees Award nominees

Two student performers at General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown School District have earned prestigious nominations for their efforts on the stage. Grace Huggard and Olivia … more

1/12/24

Seaford High School Principal Nicole Schnabel congratulated 2024 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership ambassadors, from left, Alyssa Fariello, Mia Leggio, Victoria Stebner and Matthew Kind.

Seaford’s emerging leaders selected for HOBY conference

Already active in student life at Seaford High School, four sophomores will be able to take their involvement to next level as they have been selected to attend the 2024 Hugh O’Brian Youth … more

1/12/24

We must impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The United States is at a crossroads. For too long, leaders at all levels of government have turned a blind eye to the crisis unfolding on our southern border. Indeed, that porous border has fueled both a national drug crisis and a migrant crisis, which threaten to undermine the safety of Americans in communities across the country. more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 1/12/24

Trickle of funding reveals Blakeman’s skewed priorities

To date, Nassau County has received approximately $385 million in coronavirus relief money through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and $85.2 million more in settlements from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Of that combined sum of approximately $470 million, Nassau County has to date only committed roughly $86 million and dispersed $7 million. more

By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton | 1/12/24

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