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State Attorney General Letitia James addressing the media regarding her office’s new lawsuit against Red Rose Rescue.

State announces lawsuit against 'extremist' anti-abortion group

State Attorney General Letitia James announced on June 8 that her office had filed suit against Red Rose Rescue, a right-wing anti-abortion organization, for blocking access to three Planned … more

By Brandon Cruz | 6/14/23

Sands promises salaries higher than average

Tempers flared on Monday evening as the Republican-led Nassau County Legislature voted 17-1 to approve the transfer of the Nassau Coliseum lease to Las Vegas Sands, advancing a $4 billion plan to … more

By Brandon Cruz | 6/7/23

The Nassau County Legislature approved the transfer of the Hub lease from Nick Mastorianni II to Las Vegas Sands on May 22.

Neighbors assess the impact of county’s Sands decision

Now that the Nassau County Legislature has approved the transfer of the Hub lease to Las Vegas Sands, Uniondale organizations and residents are assessing the potential impact, especially if New York state approves a casino license for the planned integrated resort. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/5/23

Proponents of both sides of the Sands casino issue made their cases at the Nassau County Legislature vote on Monday.

Sands Coliseum developers get yes from legislators

Tempers flared on Monday evening as the Republican-led Nassau County Legislature voted 17-1 to approve the transfer of the Nassau Coliseum lease to Las Vegas Sands, advancing a $4 billion plan to build a new state-of-the-art casino and entertainment resort on the property in Uniondale. more

By Brandon Cruz | 6/2/23

Ten people in the U.S. illegally were arrested by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement during an early May operation on Long Island.

ICE picks up, prepares to deport Uniondale man

Enforcement and Removal Operations New York City apprehended 10 people in the United States illegally, including a 37-year-old Uniondale man, have been deported, federal government officials said. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/2/23

About 150 supporters of the Say No to the Casino Civic Association surrounded Westbury mayor Peter Cavallaro, shouting, ‘No to the Casino!’ during Sunday’s protest in Mineola.

Protesters want development, but not gambling

Residents from several Nassau County communities protested the proposed $4 billion casino and entertainment resort to be built by Las Vegas Sands on the 72-acre Nassau Hub area. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/2/23

Olga Moreno-Hernandez, left, lost to incumbent Trustee Mary Bediako, the current school board president.

Mary Bediako re-elected to Uniondale board, high school to get new bleachers

The $256 million Uniondale school district budget for 2023-2024 school year was approved by voters 623 to 244 on Tuesday. more

By Brandon Cruz | 5/19/23

Uniondale school budget is approved

The 256 million budget for the Uniondale school district was approved 623 to 244 on May 16. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/17/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos walks out of the courthouse in Central Islip on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to multiple federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.

George Santos charged with wire fraud, money laundering

U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves. more

STAFF REPORT | 5/10/23