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The court case to determine the winner of the Sanitary District 1 commissioner election between Gabriel Boxer and Gwynette Campbell may be coming to an end.
Judge will decide on winner for Sanitary District 1 election
In what appears to be the never-ending legal scuffling over the July 11 Sanitary District 1 commissioner’s election, challenger Gabriel Boxer, along with his attorney John Ciampoli, were putting forward motions to disqualify absentee ballots that should not be counted towards the final vote. more
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Nassau County Bridge Authority officials have said that the money generated from the toll increase will pay for upgrades to the 70-year-old bridge, including the installation of the E-ZPass toll system.
Two petitions call on the Nassau County Bridge Authority for answers
Atlantic Beach Bridge users haven’t been hesitant to voice their opposition to the toll increases announced by the Nassau County Bridge Authority last year and implemented in January. Many are still seeking answers to their questions about the fare hikes. more
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The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.
More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here
There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more
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The court case to determine the winner of the Sanitary District 1 commissioner election between Gabriel Boxer and Gwynette Campbell continues with another court hearing on April 25.
Sanitary District 1 in court April 25
After a four-day review of the roughly 900 absentee ballots from the July 11 Sanitary District 1 commissioner’s election between Hewlett resident Gabriel Boxer and Inwood’s Gwynette Campbell, there remains no clear cut victor. more
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Cedarhurst village board members Mayor Benjamin Weinstock, left, and Trustees Ari Brown and Israel Wasser were re-elected on March 21.
Cedarhurst incumbents re-elected to village board
Village of Cedarhurst incumbents, Mayor Benjamin Weinstock along with board of trustees Ari Brown and Israel "Izzy" Wasser running unopposed were all re-elected on March 21.  more
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Five Towns Community Center board president, Gwynn Campbell, addressed neighbors with questions and concerns on the two proposals submitted to Nassau County.
Neighbors question center board on bids for Five Towns Community Center
The Five Towns Community Center held a town hall meeting on March 13 to address neighbors the latest on the ongoing concerns of its future. more
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State Sen. Kevin Thomas, second from left, was joined by Nassau County Legislators Carrié Solages, far left, Debra Mulé and Joshua Lafazan at a news conference to discuss the county’s freezing of property tax assessments for a third consecutive year. County Executive Bruce Blakeman had pledged to fix the entire system of assessments while campaigning against Laura Curran.
Nassau County tax assessments remain frozen
It’s a vital component of the property tax system, yet for the third straight year, Nassau County won’t be conducting a tax assessment of homes and businesses. more
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Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.
Peter King debuts new opinion column
Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more
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The latest redistricting map for Hempstead town elected officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked for ahead of the revision last month. Their desire is to see a better chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating ‘minority-majority’ districts.
New town redistricting long way from finish
Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen. At least that was the takeaway during the latest … more
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told those attending the Long Island Association breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology during a new session of Congress. Schumer remains majority leader after a midterm election that failed to put Republicans back in control.
Schumer promises strong push for tech, the environment
Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island. The New York Democrat who maintained his … more
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