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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny.
Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim
The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. more
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Elected officials gathered at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola to reflect on the history of Nassau County, which turned 125.
Celebrating 125 years of Nassau County
Nassau County launched a year-long celebration to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the county on Jan. 4, ringing in 2024 with an acknowledgement of the county’s long and proud history. … more
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Several elected leaders from the Town of Oyster Bay were installed on Jan. 4 including, from right, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwomen Laura Maier, and Vicki Walsh, Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca.
Town of Oyster Bay inaugurates elected officials
The Town of Oyster Bay recently hosted its 2024 Inauguration Ceremony with the swearing-in of Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwomen Laura Maier, and Vicki Walsh, Town … more
Voters will head to the polls on Feb. 13 for the special election between Mazi Melesa Pilip, above, and Tom Suozzi.
Third Congressional District voters weigh in on special election between Pilip and Suozzi
With New York’s 3rd Congressional District facing an unprecedented special election to replace disgraced former Congressman George Santos, all eyes are on the two candidates vying to replace … more
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Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi has come up with what he terms an ‘Ellis Island solution’ to address immigration issues.
Tom Suozzi has a plan for immigration
Former Congressman Tom Suozzi, who is hoping to recapture his seat in the House of Representatives, says he’s frustrated the federal government isn’t addressing the national immigration … more
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Mark Sobel and his wife of 37 years, Steph, are both outspoken in their love for Sea Cliff and the environment. Mark is the Herald's Person of the Year.
Mark Sobel: Finding a million ways to serve the community
Mark Sobel, of Sea Cliff, is, by all accounts, a paragon of community engagement and transformative leadership, which includes union activism, arts advocacy, and a longstanding commitment to … more
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Village of Sea Cliff Clerk Sarah Beaudin taught the second graders about how the village employees keep Sea Cliff functioning day-to-day.
Sea Cliff School second graders visit Village Hall
Sea Cliff Elementary School second graders recently they gained firsthand insights into the workings of local government when their field trip rolled into Sea Cliff City Hall. The educational … more
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Nassau County legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip announced her candidacy for the congressional seat formerly held by George Santos last week in Massapequa. She was joined by Republican politicians from across the county, all who came out to support her bid.
House of Representative candidate Mazi Melesa Pilip ‘leads by example’
A new political contender has emerged in the race for New York’s 3rd Congressional District, bringing with her what she describes as a unique background and perspective on the challenges facing … more
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Robert Zimmerman may have lost to George Santos in his hard-fought congressional race last year, but once the congressman’s fabrications over his life were exposed — he made it his mission to ensure Santos was removed from office, and that confidence in the democratic process was restored.
The one man not laughing over George Santos
All eyes — at least in the political world — are on the congressional special election in February to fill the seat that, until last week, was held by the now-expelled George Santos. … more
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George Santos has left a no legislative legacy to speak of, since he was unable to get practically any fellow congressmembers to cosponsor his bills.
A look at former Representative George Santos’ bills proposed in Congress
Throughout his 11-month tenure as the representative for New York’s Third Congressional District, George Santos introduced 43 bills to the House of Representatives on a wide range of issues and … more
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