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Solages defeats Hardial in 3rd L.D. primary

Four-time Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages emerged victorious in Tuesday’s Democratic primary race for the 3rd Legislative District, defeating his opponent Monique Hardial by a wide … more

By Peter Belfiore | 6/25/19

The Theodore Roosevelt legislative building in Mineola.

Solages faces Hardial in Nassau 3rd L.D. primary contest

Elections in New York are going to be a bit different this year. Because of changes made this winter to the state law intended to have federal, state and local primary races fall on the same day, … more

By Peter Belfiore | 6/20/19

Devi Arjune asked members of all four Valley Stream Boards of Education to consider adding Diwali to the school calendar.

Valley Stream South senior asks schools to add Diwali to their calendars

For the past two years, Devi Arjune has been petitioning the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education to add Diwali to the school calendar — she has collected more than 2,000 online and 60 print signatures for her petition, and has garnered support from Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky. On June 13, she continued her efforts by speaking to members of all four Valley Stream Boards of Education. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/20/19

Central High School District board members vowed to work with North High School parents and students to ensure that the school is properly maintained.

Central High School District Board of Ed: ‘We will try to work with you’

Two Central High School District trustees surprised audience members at the district’s June 11 meeting, when they made motions to help fix North High School’s alleged crowding issue. First, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/20/19

Map showing the extent of the plume as it has drifted southward, encroaching on the northern halves of both Seaford and Wantagh.

State unveils ambitious plan for Bethpage toxic plume

Hundreds of people gathered in the auditorium at Bethpage High School on June 11 to learn about the ambitious proposal by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to contain and … more

By Mallory Wilson | 6/18/19

Nassau names 15 sites for early voting

State and local officials announced at a news conference last Friday the 15 locations in Nassau County that will be used as early-voting sites before the general election on Nov. 5. In January, the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 6/13/19

Senator John Brooks, at the lectern, announced the passing of Brianna’s Law, bill S.5685 that requires boaters to take safety boating courses and exams to operate vessels on navigable waters.

Brianna’s Law passes in Senate

Senator John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford and the Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation on May 16 that will help prevent boating tragedies on New York waterways. “Knowing the laws of … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/3/19

A principal appeared to use a school-messenger platform to endorse a candidate.

Updated: Controversy in District 30 board race

Valley Stream School District 30’s Board of Education race became embroiled in controversy last week when, on the eve of the May 21 election, the principal of Shaw Avenue School appeared to endorse … more

By Peter Belfiore and Melissa Koenig | 5/30/19

Shari James at her Valley Stream campaign headquarters. She plans to challenge Bruce Blakeman in November for the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Council District seat.

Valley Stream's Shari James set to challenge Bruce Blakeman for the town's 3rd Council District

Standing in a stark white rectangular retail space, empty except for a small table and three folding chairs, Shari James, of Valley Stream, remarked that something about the South Franklin Avenue … more

By Peter Belfiore | 5/30/19

Updated: Controversy in District 30 board race

Valley Stream School District 30’s Board of Education race became embroiled in controversy last week when, on the eve of the May 21 election, the principal of Shaw Avenue School appeared to endorse … more

By Peter Belfiore and Melissa Koenig | 5/30/19