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Assemblyman Chuck Lavine decried his Republican colleagues' 'antics' over the Faith-Based Housing Act, which is not a part of the New York State budget.

Housing proposal for state budget faces some backlash

A proposal to include a Faith-Based Housing Act in the New York state budget has sparked debate on Long Island, with concerns about its potential impact on local zoning laws and the ability of … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/25/24

Former state assemblyman Mike LiPetri declares candidacy for New York's Third Congressional District

Mike LiPetri, an attorney and former Republican New York State Assemblyman, has officially announced his bid for the Republican primary in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. LiPetri, a … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/25/24

George Santos announced in a post on X that he is dropping out of the congressional race for the 1st District.

George Santos drops congressional bid

Former U.S. Representative George Santos has announced his withdrawal from the race for Congress, marking the end of his bid to return to Capitol Hill more

By Roksana Amid | 4/24/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

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

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

RRDA hopes to highlight aspects of Nassau County’s culture, history and businesses, such as historic Sagamore Hill, to encourage tourism.

RRDA is county’s new tourism agency

In a significant development for the local tourism industry, RRDA, a Glen Head-based marketing agency, has been awarded the Nassau County Tourism contract by the county government. The announcement … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

The proposed Oyster Shore Energy Storage facility will replace the Global Petroleum terminal by Tappen Beach.

Proposed Glenwood Landing battery storage unit raises concerns

The prospect of a massive battery storage unit looming over Glenwood Landing has sparked a heated debate among residents, town officials, and the proposing company, Jupiter Power. The proposed Oyster … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

Former Sea Cliff resident Max Azzarello light himself on fire outside of the Manhattan Supreme Court, where former President Donald Trump is currently being charged with falsifying business records.

Former Sea Cliff resident dies after self-immolating outside of Donald Trump's trial

Max Azzarello, 37, formerly of Sea Cliff, lit himself on fire outside of the courthouse where Donald Trump is on trial for falsifying business records. Azarello is currently in critical condition, and distributed self-authored conspiracy theory pamphlets. more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

Hach challenges GOP establishment

Greg Hach is gearing up for the Republican primary on June 25. If he wins, he will challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi to represent the 3rd Congressional District in the November general … more

By Roksana Amid | 4/12/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a news conference at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove, demanding that Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Legislature minority leader, resign. He accused her of making antisemitic remarks against him.

Bruce Blakeman calls on Delia DeRiggi-Whitton to resign

County Executive Bruce Blakeman demanded today that Nassau County Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton resign. Blakeman, a Republican of the Jewish faith, accused DeRiggi-Whitton, a Democrat, at the … more

By Laura Lane | 4/4/24

Unaffiliated voters are unable to vote in primaries in New York state.

Will ‘blanks’ decide election outcomes

This is the fourth story in a series exploring the complexities of elections, to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. The number of … more

By Laura Lane | 3/29/24

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