One of the most consistent criticisms I have received from my editors at the Herald over the past two and a half years is that I’m too wordy. I tend to let my emotional approach to writing get …
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By Mike Conn
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4/14/21
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The Sea Cliff board of trustees held its annual reorganizational meeting on Monday night, and Elena Villafane was sworn in as the village’s 36th mayor, and Dina Epstein and James Versocki began …
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By Mike Conn
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4/8/21
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Legislation to allow a public takeover of New York American Water’s Long Island assets has stalled in the State Assembly.
According to a report released on March 29, a study ordered by Gov. …
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By Mike Conn
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4/8/21
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New York state on March 31 legalized recreational marijuana use — an effort years in the making — while setting regulations for a new industry and its taxation.
Spanning 128 pages, the …
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By Mike Conn and Peter Belfiore
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4/8/21
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The North Shore Board of Education unanimously adopted a 2021-22 budget of roughly $111.6 million at its March 25 meeting. The spending plan, which residents will vote on on May 18, is about $1.3 …
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By Mike Conn
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4/2/21
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According to a report issued on Monday, a study ordered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and conducted by the state Department of Public Service found that the municipalization of New York American Water’s …
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By Mike Conn
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4/2/21
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North Shore High School students are expected to return to in-person learning this month, Superintendent Dr. Peter Giarrizzo announced via a district-wide email on March 26. The proposal was brought …
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By Mike Conn
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4/2/21
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The Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay partnered with Americare on March 11 to provide 70 of its seniors with the Covid-19 vaccine at the center. In took less than 30 minutes for seniors to …
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By Mike Conn
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3/26/21
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New York state loosened its Covid-19 regulations for indoor dining last week, allowing restaurants to increase their capacity from 50 to 75 percent. Restaurateurs in Sea Cliff and Glen Head said they …
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By Mike Conn
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3/25/21
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