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Protesters waited outside City Hall to make their voices heard in support of Jeanine DiMenna and her bid for the city contract.

The View Grill’s future uncertain, no decision made by Glen Cove government before election

For three months, North Shore residents have been waiting for Glen Cove’s decision on its recent request for proposal that will determine the fate of The View Grill, on Lattingtown Road. Now … more

By Roksana Amid | 10/27/23

Bayville Water Department employees Lee Kessler, left, Andrew Petti and Salvatore Astuto ensure the village’s water is safe and tastes good. They won best tasting water in the Long Island Water Conference 35th Annual Drinking Water Taste Test Contest.

No need to buy bottled water in Bayville

There are many reasons to visit or live in Bayville. There’s the allure of pristine beaches, restaurants serving locally sourced fish and a community filled with friendly, warm residents who … more

By Laura Lane | 10/27/23

Last Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that was aimed at speeding up the planned offshore wind development off Long Beach.

Hochul vetoes bill on Equinor cable in Long Beach

After months of discussion and back-and-forth between supporters and opponents of Equinor’s proposed offshore wind development, Gov. Kathy Hochul has reached a decision about the $3 billion … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 10/27/23

Laura Ryder explores evolvement of her involvement

Laura Ryder — appointed as a Hempstead town councilwoman this past March — is seeking election to her first full term in just a few weeks.d more

By Mark Nolan | 10/27/23

Darien Ward pushes for data-driven governance in Hempstead

Darien Ward wants to bring his experience to the Hempstead Town Board, making his first foray into politics, challenging Republican Laura Ryder for her seat. more

By Mark Nolan | 10/27/23

Scott Davis wants to represent a pair of Nassau County communities at the legislature in Mineola he says he has built a strong foundation with. But to do that, he would have to beat Michael Lucchesi in November.

Scott Davis hopes to be a conduit for change

Scott Davis provides a wealth of knowledge on the wants and needs in both Rockville Centre and Hempstead, which he hopes, in turn, could prove to be useful advantage as a Nassau County legislator. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/27/23

Michael Lucchesi looks to bring his 15 years of financial experience to the Nassau County Legislature, hoping to represent a newly redrawn district in Mineola.

Michael Lucchesi views himself an asset to legislature

Michael Lucchesi is confident his financial expertise is greatly needed in Nassau County — particularly now while the county is in what he describes as the best financial shape in decades. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/27/23

Rep. George Santos survived an expulsion vote in the House, although he could face another one in two weeks following the results of the House Ethics Committee's review of his conduct.

Rep. George Santos survives expulsion vote

George Santos, the freshman Republican infamous for his lies about his background and the numerous legal charges against him, survived a vote of expulsion brought against him by fellow New York … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/27/23

Jared Behr believes Oyster Bay town officials need to do a better job communicating with its residents. If elected the new town supervisor, he plans to enact a number of changes he says will strengthen that communication — including pushing for a reform on how council members are elected.

Behr wants a more transparent government

Jared Behr envisions a much different Oyster Bay if he’s elected town supervisor next month — at least as far as the government is concerned. The Democrat says he has a number of new … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/23/23

Joseph Saladino says he stays quite busy as the Oyster Bay town supervisor, and hopes voters will allow him to continue some of the various projects — especially environmental ones — that he already has underway.

Saladino touts 35-year political experience

Joseph Saladino wants to remain Oyster Bay’s town supervisor, and he believes voters will keep him in the seat because he has something no other candidate possesses: experience. The … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/23/23

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