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James-Pierre challenges Blakeman in Town 3rd Council District

Democrat Shari James-Pierre is challenging incumbent Republican Bruce Blakeman for the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Councilmanic District. James-Pierre of Valley Stream is seeking to leverage her … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/10/19

This map outlines Nassau County’s 15 early-voting sites for the upcoming election.

Where to vote (early) in Nassau County

Election Day is a little less than four weeks away, but thanks to a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in January, Nassau County residents can vote during a nine-day period before Nov. … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/10/19

Democratic candidates kickoff election season at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library

Part political pep rally and part government forum, the Five Towns Democratic Club’s Meet the Candidates night at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library on Sept. 17 served as the kickoff for an election campaign that will be shorter than usual because of early voting. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/26/19

Julia Bovey, director of external affairs for Equinor Wind US, was on hand for a state-sponsored open house on Sept. 19 to present plans for two offshore wind farms, one off Jones Beach and the other off Montauk Point.

State presents wind farm plans in Long Beach

Officials from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority came to Long Beach City Hall on Sept. 19 to present the state’s plans to bring 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind power to … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/24/19

Hewlett Harbor resident John Novello was charged on Sept. 5 with stealing nearly $60,000 from the Cedarhurst Republican Committee.

Hewlett Harbor resident allegedly stole nearly $60,000 from Cedarhurst Republican Committee

John Novello, a Hewlett Harbor resident who ran for trustee last year, was arraigned on a grand jury indictment on Sept. 5 for allegedly stealing more than $59,000 from the Cedarhurst Republican Committee. He was arrested on the same day. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/5/19

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin said that County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.

Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday amid an investigation into a “payout scandal” in Long Beach that Clavin … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/19

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, met with leaders across North America including OU Executive Vice President Allen Fagin, third from left and Lawrence resident Moishe Bane, second from right.

Orthodox Union leaders meet Netanyahu

Orthodox Union leaders from across the United States and Canada, including OU Executive Vice President Allen Fagin, a Woodmere resident, and OU President Moishe Bane, of Lawrence, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 16... more

Compiled by Frank Gargano | 8/1/19

Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, with 5th District candidate Lora Webster, left, and Clerk Sylvia Cabana, held a news conference in Merrick to introduce the slate of Democratic town candidates.

Democrats introduce slate of Hempstead Town candidates

Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen announced the full slate of Democratic candidates for the upcoming November election on July 23 at Wynsum Avenue Park in south Merrick. more

By Andrew Garcia | 7/23/19

David Cornell, from Lynbrook, a Marine Corps veteran who fought in Operation Desert Storm in Kuwait, had his hair cut by Will Torres, of Queens Village, a student at the Barber and Beauty Institute of New York.

Summer stand-down serves Nassau’s veterans

The Nassau County Veterans Service Agency’s annual summer Veteran Stand Down welcomed hundreds of Long Island vets on Tuesday in Freeport. The biannual event last took place in November, shortly … more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/15/19

Nassau County Republicans decried new law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.

Reacting to Green Light Bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week signed into law the Green Light Bill allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain New York state driver’s licenses. The State Assembly and Senate approved the measure in June. New York joins 12 other states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico in passing such legislation. more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/5/19

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