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Lisa Tyson, director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition, called for publicly financed elections in light of Hannon’s personal investments.

Local groups call for Sen. Hannon to step down

Local unions and some community activists are calling for the resignation of State Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) amid reports that Hannon, who heads the Senate Health Committee, has been profiting … more

By Steve Smirti | 12/10/15

D’Amato takes stand in Skelos trial

The trial of Sen. Dean Skelos and his son Adam took an interesting turn last week, when both former Sen. Alfonse D’Amato and Deputy County Executive Rob Walker were called to the witness … more

By Alex Costello | 12/9/15

Staff Sgt. Michael Barbagallo, far left, Lt. Col. Daniel Cederman, Capt. Kyle Surridge and Staff Sgt. Caesar Camacho presented East Meadow High School Senior Elton Ha with a “Go Army” hat and band jacket at a Nov. 17 ceremony.

East Meadow High senior is an All-American musician

East Meadow High School Senior Elton Ha was one of only 125 teen musicians among the millions in the country selected to the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Music teacher Molly Tittler … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/3/15

A satellite view of Belmont Park. The state has declined to comment on the status of parcel A, north of Hempstead Turnpike and east of the Cross Island Parkway

State asks for updated Belmont bids

The Empire State Development agency has asked developers for updated proposals for vacant land in Belmont Park. This comes after nearly three years of inactivity, during which the state was reviewing … more

By Steve Smirti | 12/3/15

New York State Regent Roger Tilles commended McVey Elementary and the entire East Meadow School District.

McVey: ‘A red, white and blue ribbon school’

East Meadow School District Superintendent Leon Campo said that an injustice happened in the community in October. Then, McVey Elementary School officials learned that student “opt-outs” in last … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/30/15

Trial underway for Skelos and son

The trial of Sen. Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, kicked off last week, and has been continuing with prosecutor’s arguments since. The trial began on Nov. 16 with jury selection, which … more

By Alex Costello | 11/25/15

Lights Spectacular is back at Jones Beach

The Jones Beach Holiday Lights Spectacular is back. The drive-through show opened last Friday night and will continue into the new year. more

11/24/15

Skelos trial begins

Jury selection began Monday and continued into Tuesday in the corruption trial of Dean Skelos and his son, Adam. Both the prosecution and defense worked on whittling down a pool of more than 100 … more

By Alex Costello | 11/18/15

Skelos trial: what you need to know

The trial of Sen. Dean Skelos and his son Adam is set to begin on Nov. 16. Here’s everything that you need to know to be informed when the trial begins. Background In July 2013, Gov. … more

By Alex Costello | 11/11/15

Accusations are mounting against Dean Skelos, second from right, and his son Adam, left, seen here at Skelos’s state senate swearing-in in January along with his wife, Gail, and brother, Peter.

Accusations mount against Skelos and son

In documents filed in federal court on Oct. 23, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara claims that former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, tried to extort business from a diner owner … more

By Alex Costello | 10/28/15

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