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Rep. George Santos said he will no longer serve on the two House committees he was appointed to — the House Science and Small Business committees, saying he is a distraction.
Rep. George Santos gives himself more free time on the public's dime
Rep. George Santos announced on Tuesday that he would no longer serve on the House Science and Small Business committees. The embattled Republican congressman, who represents the 3rd District, which … more
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U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito stands to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at his in-district swearing in ceremony at the David S. Mack Center for Training & Intelligence. D’Esposito is off to a quick start representing the 4th Congressional District, ready to try out his brand of bipartisanship in Washington.
From cop to Congress: D’Esposito settles into D.C.
If there was a common theme in Anthony D’Esposito’s career, it would be progression. From police officer to New York Police Department detective. An 18-year-old volunteer firefighter to fire … more
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Long Beach has won a $4.5 million state grant to help revitalize its downtown.
$4.5M grant for downtown revitalization
The City of Long Beach and the Village of Lindenhurst, in Suffolk County, have each won competitive grants of $4.5 million to help them revitalize their downtown business districts, Gov. Kathy … more
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Barbara deGrace, who recently retired as Valley Stream’s deputy clerk, has seen and been a part of a lot of change and growth in the village. She joined local developer Vassilios Kefalas in accepting Vision Long Island’s Smart Growth Award in 2019 for the village.
Barbara deGrace retires as deputy village clerk
It was a little over a decade ago Barbara deGrace walked into Valley Stream’s village hall ready to give back to the community she loved. Back then, she could only work part-time, with a busy … more
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Vietnam War veteran Mitch Farman described the psychological damage Rep. George Santos’ alleged theft caused veteran Richard Osthoff, whose service dog, Sapphire, ultimately had to be euthanized. With Farman was County Legislator Josh Lafazan.
Veterans decry George Santos’ alleged theft from a homeless veteran
The latest chapter in the unfolding story of alleged lies and fraudby U.S. Rep. George Santos may just be the darkest one yet. Richard Osthoff, a United States Navy veteran, claims that in 2016 … more
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Judy Phelps, left, and Sarah Beaudin started their new positions as village treasurer and clerk, respectively, on Jan. 21.
Familiar duo take on new positions at Village Hall
Sea Cliff’s Village government will continue to include two familiar faces among its employees but the two women will be working in new places. Sarah Beaudin and Judy Phelps have taken over the … more
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U.S. Rep. George Santos continues to be national news, with a slew of new developments coming out on what seems almost a daily basis.
George Santos defends his animal rescue efforts, blasts late-night show parodies
It’s a few weeks into U.S. Rep. George Santos’s tenure, and the media firestorm surrounding him has yet to dissipate. After The New York Times revealed last month Santos fabricated … more
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People of color in New York's 3rd Congressional District liken George Santos to Donald Trump
Phyllis Burnett, the president of the Glen Cove Kiwanis Club, is one of the many Black residents of New York’s 3rd Congressional District. She said only one thought crossed her mind when she read … more
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Santos says he will resign if 142,000 demand it
As more and more allegations and horror stories come out against Republican, New York Representative George Santos, the embattled conservative has doubled down and refused calls from constituents, … more
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Emmanuel Depas, far left, Marie Pereira, Judith Hospedales and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages gathered at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building the day before the 13th anniversary of the 2010 Haiti earthquake to raise awareness of a new immigration policy.
New plan would give Haitian migrants more legal support
It’s been more than a decade since an earthquake devastated Haiti, killing more than 200,000 people, and leaving so many more thousands homeless. To this day, the Caribbean country continues to … more
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