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ormer Glen Cove City Councilwoman Dr. Eve Lupenko Ferrante consoled Tom Suozzi, who lost by a wide margin in the Democratic primary on Tuesday. She and many supporters waited for Suozzi until 10:30 pm. at Garvies Point Brewery and Restaurant.

Tom Suozzi trounced by Hochul, loses the primary

Hometown favorite Glen Cove’s Tom Suozzi lost by a wide margin in his bid to represent Democrats on the ballot for governor, receiving only 12.8 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s primary. … more

By Laura Lane | 6/30/22

Former Glen Cove City Councilwoman Dr. Eve Lupenko Ferrante consoled Suozzi, who lost the Democratic primary.

Suozzi trounced by Hochul, loses Democratic primary

Hometown favorite Glen Cove’s Tom Suozzi lost by a wide margin in his bid to represent Democrats on the ballot for governor, receiving only 12.8 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s … more

By Laura Lane | 6/29/22

East Rockaway Superintendent of Schools Lisa Ruiz will retire at the end of this month.

East Rockaway school board bids farewell to Superintendent Lisa Ruiz

East Rockaway School District administrators and staff bade farewell to Superintendent Lisa Ruiz, who was variously described as “bold” and “brave,” at the June 14 Board of Education meeting. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/23/22

Lynbrook school board to get new trustee

Tara Aragona will take her seat on the Lynbrook Board of Education on July 5, replacing David Yaker, who was hired as an English teacher and varsity football coach at Lynbrook High School. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/23/22

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is no stranger to statewide campaigns, coming within a half-million votes of toppling Andrew Cuomo back in 2014. But to have another chance at the executive mansion, Astorino first has to get through a crowded field of Republicans.

Rob Astorino looks to wipe away political polarization

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve come close to beating Andrew Cuomo — especially at the height of the former governor’s popularity. But Rob Astorino can. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Jumaane Williams has been New York City’s public advocate since 2019 — a job that has led to higher office for many of his predecessors, including former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and current state Attorney General Letitia James. Williams hopes he can leap from that job to the executive mansion.

‘Community organizer’ Jumaane Williams ready to make a difference

When he first ran for president in 2008, Barack Obama took a lot of flak from opponents over his college days as a “community organizer” — work that has never been easy to … more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Harry Wilson hopes he can turn his business savvy into making things happen in Albany as New York’s next governor. But to even get a chance, he has to overcome a field of Republicans who have far better name recognition than he does.

Harry Wilson dedicated to looking out for the ‘little guy’

Harry Wilson doesn’t have the most recognizable name among those running for governor — in either party. But then again, as the self-proclaimed turnaround expert might say, maybe he should. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Andrew Giuliani looks to be the first Republican to return to the governor’s mansion since George Pataki finished his third and final term in 2006.

Andrew Giuliani says New York ready for change

New York hasn’t backed a Republican governor since George Pataki was re-elected for the second time some 20 years ago. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi says he’s leaving Congress so he can fix what’s broken in Albany — even if that means upending the incumbent governor from his own party, Kathy Hochul.

Tom Suozzi ready to solve problems in Albany

Tom Suozzi’s path to the governor’s mansion won’t be an easy one — especially since he’ll have to win a June 28 Democratic primary that includes a popular incumbent, Kathy Hochul. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Running bamboo can grow to adulthood in only four years, and a single stalk can spread shoots more than 30 feet from where it was first planted.

Sea Cliff considering legislation on bamboo

Sea Cliff’s mayor and the Board of Trustees is looking into complaints regarding the overgrowth of invasive bamboo species in the village. According to three separate complaints filed in May, … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/23/22

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