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Nassau County possibly dumping more money into Sands legal defense

Nassau County could be increasing the amount of money to defend itself in two lawsuits concerning the proposed Sand casino resort in Uniondale. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/12/25

Olena Nicks to represent Uniondale as new Legislator

Olena Nicks was elected to represent the 2nd Nassau County legislative district on Feb. 25. Nicks, a democrat, defeated Republican candidate Karin Campbell 1,974 to 294. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 3/7/25

How Long Island could be impacted by federal budget bill

The possible impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi and several business and organization leaders at Hofstra University on March 1. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/3/25

It's Democrat Olena Nicks over Republican Karin Campbell for Nassau County legislator

Democrat Olena Nicks defeated Republican Karin Campbel in the Feb. 25 special election to succeed Siela Bynoe as the Nassau County legislator for the 2nd L.D. more

STAFF REPORT | 2/25/25

Angel Reyes, of Glen Cove, a coordinator with the immigrant rights organization Make the Road in Brentwood, served as the primary speaker throughout the hour-long protest outside the Nassau County Legislature.

Activists, leaders condemn Nassau police-ICE partnership

More than a hundred protesters gathered on the steps of the Nassau County’s Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building on Feb. 14 to denounce County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s announcement that 10 county police detectives will be deputized to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. more

By Gabriel Prevots | 2/21/25

The70-year-old water tower in Uniondale will be replaced by 2027 in a TOH project costing $10 million.

New water infrastructure coming to Uniondale by 2027

After 70 years of use, Uniondale’s water tower will be replaced with a new structure. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 1/31/25

Former Hempstead Village trustee Noah Burroughs kept his hand reverently on the Bible, which was held by his mother, Barbara Burroughs, while former Lt. Governor David A. Paterson swore him in as Assemblyman for the 18th Assembly District on Jan. 10.

Noah Burroughs sworn in as assemblyman

Noah Burroughs, a Hempstead-born educator and village trustee, was sworn in as New York State Assemblyman for District 18 on Jan. 10. more

By Reine Bethany | 1/17/25

At Westbury High School on Jan. 5, Siela Bynoe, a Westbury native, was sworn in as the first Black New York state senator to represent Long Island for the 6th State Senate District.

Siela Bynoe sworn in as state senator

Siela Bynoe was sworn in as the first Black New York state senator to represent Long Island’s 6th Senate District on Jan. 5 at Westbury High School, with several hundred in attendance. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 1/10/25

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's $4.2 billion budget passed in the legislature, despite Democrats' concerns that the plan relies to heavily on the county's reserves.

Nassau County Legislature adopts 2025 budget

The Nassau County Legislature has approved County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposed $4.2 billion budget for 2025, voting along party lines. more

By Will Sheeline | 11/12/24

Laura Gillen prioritizes reproductive rights

Laura Gillen, the Democratic challenger running for New York's 4th Congressional District, focuses her campaign on the rising cost of living, reproductive rights and immigration reform to address the border. She has also been critical of her opponent for not restoring the state and local tax deduction on income tax and an ethics probe into his hiring practices. The race has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/30/24

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