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U.S. Rep. George Santos briefly addressed reporters after appearing in court, telling them he will still serve in Congress, and will even seek re-election.

George Santos is charged with wire fraud, money laundering

Diana Mueller waited for hours on Wednesday to enter the Central Islip federal courthouse to see U.S. Rep. George Santos arraigned. The Glen Head resident was relieved to hear that the embattled … more

By Laura Lane | 5/14/23

Santos has been in office since January. No longer media shy in the wake of a New York Times expose, he sat down with Herald reporters last week for an interview, discussing his political future, current goals, and scandals that earned him national headlines.

Before indictment, Representative George Santos was ready to reinvent

When he ran for congress last year, there was rarely a question George Santos left unanswered. He rode a red Long Island wave straight to Capitol Hill, helping to lock a slim Republican majority in … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 5/14/23

Glen Head woman sentenced for stealing from Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Glen Head woman was sentenced today to up to six years in prison for stealing more than $600,000 from an Oyster Bay yacht club over … more

5/1/23

Marcia Gray, the aunt of 33-year-old Shawn Usher who was shot and killed on April 7, with Police Commissioner and Acting City Manager Ron Walsh announcing the arrest of the shooter Thursday.

Police announce arrest in Long Beach shooting

The Long Beach Police Department announced an arrest Thursday in the murder that took place at Sycamore Court on April 7. Police said Ronni Sutton, 49, of Long Beach, was arrested for the shooting … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/20/23

Mail-order chicks and ducklings are illegal to ship in quantities fewer than six in New York, but two ducklings were found delivered to a house in Valley Stream.

Why mail-order ducklings in Valley Stream are no quacking matter

The Easter season brings many traditional symbols and traditions — eggs, candy, bunnies, ducklings, flowers, and more. Recently, though, one of those symbols has been more of an issue than a … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/16/23

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly highlighted the work done by several law enforcement agencies in the arrest of seven alleged gang members who were indicted for several major crimes, including conspiracy to commit murder.

Hempstead gang members indicted for violent crimes

Members of the Insane Crip Gang from Hempstead committed more than a dozen shootings and three Murders Between 2016 and 2022. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 4/14/23

City Police officers have been named in two civil suits by residents who claimed they were beaten by officers.

Brewington calls for action on police brutality

Frederick K. Brewington, one of Long Island’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, called this week for a civilian complaint review board after two civil suits were filed against Long Beach … more

By James Bernstein | 3/23/23

The swastika, considered a symbol of hate, was found in two separate incidents in a boys' bathroom of Woodmere Middle School on March 14 and 16, school district officials said.

Swastikas in Woodmere Middle School boys’ bathroom

Students at Woodmere Middle School alerted school officials to a pair of swastikas that were found in a boys’ bathroom on March 14 and 16, Hewlett-Woodmeredistrict officials said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/17/23

The City Council Tuesday agreed to a $65,000 settlement in a case brought by a Long Beach woman who said she was attacked by police.

Long Beach settles police ‘attack’ suit with $65K payment

The City Council Tuesday night agreed to pay a Long Beach woman $65,000 to settle a civil suit in which she claimed she was “attacked” by a police officer who slammed her to the sidewalk, … more

By James Bernstein | 3/9/23

Khaseen Morris' sisters Keyanna and Kedeemah Morris, flanked by District Attorney Anne Donnelly, said justice was served with Tyler Flach being sentenced to 25 years to life for the murder of their brother.

Tyler Flach sentenced to 25 years to life for Khaseen Morris killing

Tyler Flach was sentenced to 25 years to life on Feb. 28 for the 2019 murder of Oceanside High School student Khaseen Morris. more

By Karina Kovac | 2/28/23

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