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Nedelka to increase transparency, accountability at town level
It’s a simple philosophy — one Lawrence Nedelka believes may best define his campaign for a seat on the Hempstead Town Council: “You can’t change how the system works, until you change who works the system.” more
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Muscarella focuses on ‘good government’ in Hempstead
Tom Muscarella grew up around politics. His father was a Hempstead town councilman, and five of his six siblings “followed form,” entering the world of politics, insurance and legal representation. more
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Solages prides himself in getting things done
Chances are likely that those living around Elmont and Valley Stream will recognize Carriè Solages around town — even if he’s wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses. more
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U.S. Rep. George Santos walks out of the courthouse in Central Islip on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to multiple federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
George Santos charged with wire fraud, money laundering
U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves. 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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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin holds a sign that sums up the sentiments of dozens of officials all over Long Island.
Joined by opposition to Hochul’s housing plan
More than two dozen Long Island elected officials teamed up to show a united front against Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal for high density housing in single-family neighborhoods on Long Island … 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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Joe Cairo, chairman of the Nassau County GOP, speaking to the crowd at the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce meeting on Jan. 11.
GOP chairman addresses Santos situation
Joseph Cairo, the Nassau County GOP chairman, made an appearance at the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce’s first meeting of the year to congratulate the newly sworn in board members and address … more
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