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Voters resoundingly approved the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District’s budget of just over $64.4 million on Tuesday, and gave a collective thumbs-up to all of the propositions on the ballot as well. This will help the district move forward with what Superintendent Francesco Ianni described as a mission to continue making Oyster Bay one of the best and most innovative school districts in the nation. more

By Laura Lane | 5/21/23

Melchion Wee-Ellis, left, is a visually impaired baseball player for the Long Island Bombers who finds comfort in the community of visually impaired athletes.

Beep ball’s Bombers vs. Mets draws a large crowd

From afar, the May 6 baseball game at John Maccarone Memorial City Stadium between the Long Island Bombers and the Sunset Mets looked like any other game played there. The bases were loaded, friends and family filled the stands, and athletes were patiently waiting for their turn to get their hands and bats on the ball. But the players in this baseball game were all visually impaired. more

By Roksana Amid | 5/21/23

Some constituents feel the indictment of Congressman George Santos is a step in the right direction to remove him from office, but others also want the government to do more.

George Santos constituents react to indictment

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

By Roksana Amid | 5/21/23

Former Democratic state Sen. Anna Kaplan has officially kicked off her candidacy to run as a challenger in the 3rd Congressional District primary with the release of a video.

Representative George Santos' indictment inspires former State Senator Anna Kaplan to move campaign plan forward

A video released on May 11 by former Democratic State Sen. Anna Kaplan was an official kickoff for her candidacy as a challenger in the 3rd Congressional District primary. The video has already had … more

By Laura Lane | 5/21/23

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

After putting out a fire, a win at the rose show for Paul Long [Photo gallery]

Paul Long isn’t your typical firefighter. He’s got the look all right, and more energy for his 52 years then most. But his tough exterior quickly dissolves, and his manner becoming almost … more

By Laura Lane | 6/23/16

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