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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

Sophomore point guard Sean O'Neil hit for 16 points Friday night as the Eagles stayed hot with a win at Long Beach.

Surging V.S. Central defeats Long Beach

Injuries and illness were much to blame for Valley Stream Central’s difficult 0-5 start, but the Eagles are healthy now and on a positive flight path that could land them in the Nassau Class AA … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/14/24

Village dignitaries and the Valley Stream Fire Department including Chief Patrick Scanlon, second from left, celebrated the opening of the new $1 million multipurpose fire training facility.

Valley Stream Fire Department's new 1M dollar training facility, explained.

A $1 million investment by the Village of Valley Stream in its fire department for a new multipurpose training facility was celebrated during its opening by dignitaries and fire department personnel. … more

By Rei Wolfsohn | 1/12/24

While last year’s budget included a number of student perks, this year’s spending priorities at Valley Stream Central High School center on making essential repairs and renovations.

A snapshot of Valley Stream Central’s spending plan: repairs and rebuilds

The Valley Stream Central High School District held its annual budget tour and inspection throughout its three high schools and Memorial Junior High School last Saturday, providing community members … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 1/12/24

Gap “elves” distributed thoughtfully packaged clothing to district officials as part of the clothing and accessories company’s 2023 Adopt-A-School Donation Drive.

Gap donates warm winter ware at Valley Stream 24

Valley Stream District 24 recently joined forces with Gap as part of the 2023 Adopt-A-School Donation Drive by the renowned clothing and accessories company. In preparation for the holiday … more

By Juan Lasso | 1/12/24

Volunteers from North High School’s STOP Club visited Bethany House this holiday season.

North Spartans cook for Bethany House

Six members of North High School’s Spartans Taking on Problems—or, STOP—Club recently visited Bethany House in Baldwin. Bethany House is a nonprofit that provides housing and aid to … more

By Juan Lasso | 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

We must act like we own this democracy

When I was in prison for my nonviolent anti-nuclear actions, one of my disciplines was to write something for publication every day — a letter to the editor, an opinion piece, a book review, or even mediocre poetry. One hundred percent of my writing was in opposition to nuclear weapons. more

By Tom Hastings | 1/12/24

Some New Year’s resolutions I’d suggest for Albany

A few days ago, we rang in the new year, filled with optimism about the new beginnings we hope 2024 will bring us. more

By Steve Rhoads | 1/12/24

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