When he ran for congress last year, there was rarely a question George Santos left unanswered. He rode a red Long Island wave straight to Capitol Hill, helping to lock a slim Republican majority in … more

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to a 13-count federal indictment in a Central Islip court on Wednesday, where he faced charges of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives.  more

Nassau County is expected to issue refunds totaling $1,583,000 to Glen Cove and the Glen Cove City School District this week. The refunds will resolve the accidental overpayment to the county of payments in lieu of taxes from 2010 to 2021, which were discovered during a 2021 audit of the city’s Industrial Development Agency by the state controller’s office. Glen Cove City Councilwoman Marsha Silverman expressed her criticism of the IDA, and requested the city undergo a self-audit in 2017 by employing an inspector general. After her request was denied, Silverman began talks with Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and former Mayor Tim Tenke to formally begin requesting the initial audit. more

U.S. Rep. George Santos could stand in front of a federal judge as early as Wednesday, reportedly facing criminal charges widely believed to be related to how he financed his 2022 congressional campaign in Queens and on Long Island.  more

Since Congressman George Santos took office in January, his constituents have demanded his resignation. Santos has drawn deep, bipartisan scrutiny from falsehoods around his work experience, biography, and his financial statements, leaving many feeling misrepresented in the House. For four months his constituents organized protests outside his Queens office with others contacting elected leader’s offices to voice concerns. more

There is a memorable Life magazine photograph of John F. Kennedy Jr., President Kennedy’s son, as a toddler in the Oval Office. Playing inside the desk where his father is working, he peers out after opening a front panel. more

The race to replace expelled congressman George Santos has been intense. Yet, Tom Suozzi is convinced he’s the voters’ best choice in the Feb. 13 special election, due to his experience … more

Glen Cove’s credit outlook improved from stable to positive, according to a report released in May by Moody’s Investors Service, a credit rating agency. The last time the city earned a positive outlook was in 2017 and was maintained until 2018. more

In a bid for Congress, Mazi Melesa Pilip has made waves for her proactive stance against antisemitism and vocal advocacy for conservative values. Running on a platform that emphasizes community … more