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

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

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

George Williams, left, was elected to the Village Board on March 19, alongside Nick Pinto, who ran for reelection.

Meet Sea Cliff’s newest trustee

The Village of Sea Cliff recently welcomed George Williams as its newest trustee, bringing a wealth of diverse experiences and a strong commitment to community service to his new role.… more

By Will Sheeline | 3/29/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

Daniel Dvir told her harrowing story of survival on Oct. 7.

A Nova festival survivor tells her story

Oct. 7, 2023 seemed like just another day in Israel for Daniel Dvir, an Israeli citizen who had recently moved to Tel Aviv. While attending the now-infamous Nova music festival near kibbutz … more

Roksana Amid and Will Sheeline | 3/22/24

Tom Suozzi joined his son Joe on the field after a spring training game when his sacrifice fly won the game for the Mets.

Joe Suozzi’s fly ball leads to Mets spring training win

It was the kind of game the Mets are known for, one where they look like they’ll win, but then everything goes south. Nail-biter games come second nature to the “Amazin’ … more

By Laura Lane | 3/22/24

Samantha Goetz spoke in favor of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s executive order banning athletes who were born as male from participating in female sports on county property.

Nassau County takes aim at trans athletes with new executive order

Thanks to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s first executive order of the year, eyes are turning to the county as it becomes the newest battlefield of the United States’ culture war. … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/15/24

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