Dave Mejias, a former county legislator who was making his bid as a candidate for the 6th Senate District seat, dropped out of the primary race Thursday morning. The announcement came about a … more

It has been nine years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and ground zero still sits fallow, like a scarred-over knife wound in the heart of downtown Manhattan. more

Nearly eight months after announcing that the dormant Southeastern Nassau County Water Authority would be reactivated to investigate the feasibility of creating a new public water district for the area, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray named the five board members who would head the task force on Sept. 3. more

Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg slammed the website Ultrinsic Motivator, Inc. during a Sept. 8 news conference for offering college students the chance "to wager" on their own grades. more

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

Francesca Carlow announced on Wednesday morning that she has been endorsed by the New York State Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, as she continues her bid to challenge longtime Republican Sen. … more

John DeGrace will step down as the Republican commissioner of the Nassau County Board of Elections this month, ending a term of 14 years for the former Valley Stream mayor. more

The race between three Republicans vying to be chosen as the challenger to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) for the 4th Congressional District seat turned fierce last week during a debate held by … more

Thousands of Long Island Rail Road commuters were left stranded after a switch cable fire in Jamaica disrupted days of rush-hour service. Around the same time, it was announced that the MTA was exploring plans to raise the price of a monthly Metro card to $130. more

Ten South Shore beaches in Nassau County are closed to swimmers, as high seas and strong riptides continue while Hurricane Earl makes its way up the coastline.    more