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The Sanitary District 1 commissioner’s election between Gabriel Boxer, left, and Gwynette Campbell remains undecided as the two sides wrangle in court.

Sanitary District 1 race between Gabriel Boxer, Gwynette Campbell remains undecided

More than two months after the election for Sanitary District 1 commissioner between Gabriel Boxer and Gwynette Campbell, the legal maneuvering continues. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/22/22

Ken Moore, Democratic candidate in the 9th Senate District race.

Kaminsky casts long shadow in area Senate race

Todd Kaminsky casts a long shadow in Long Beach and the Five Towns, which make up much of the 9th State Senatorial District. Kaminsky was a state senator for eight years, and chaired the upper … more

By James Bernstein | 9/22/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he was directing nearly $2.5 million to opioid addiction treatment centers. The funds are part of $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to bring the opioid addiction crisis under control.

County funds set aside for opioid crisis

Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Public officials and oyster gardening program volunteers gathered on the Friends of the Bay’s boat to clean and measure the oysters one final time.

Six-year-old oyster gardening program seeks to save the Sound

Community members, volunteers, scientists and public officials gathered by the Laurel Hollow docks on Wednesday to celebrate the success of the North Shore Oyster Gardening program. Hundreds of … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/16/22

Some are urging lawmakers to repeal restrictive abortion statutes found in five Long Island municipalities. They suggest that the laws set a precedent for future restrictions of abortion access. Those who violate the laws could face jail time and fines.

Strict abortion laws discovered, called out in municipal codes

With the repeal of Roe v. Wade still fresh in many minds, restrictions on abortions found in local municipal codes are being rediscovered again across several Long Island municipalities — laws some fear could create blueprints for future restrictions more

By Roksana Amid | 9/15/22

Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.

Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting

It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more

By Andre Silva | 9/8/22

City Council President Karen McInnis said at Tuesday’s council meeting that she had appointed a committee to study ways of getting more LIRR passengers to the beach.

Programs phased out, seniors speak up to council

A group of senior citizens told the City Council Tuesday night that several of their important exercise, recreational and educational programs at the Long Beach Recreation Center had been eliminated, … more

By James Bernstein | 9/8/22

Anthony D’Esposito, a Hempstead town councilman, faces former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen in the November election in a race to succeed the retiring congresswoman Kathleen Rice.

D’Esposito, Gillen look to spirited race

In her Democratic primary race last month, Laura Gillen faced jabs from her opponent. She had lost her 2019 re-election bid for Hempstead town supervisor. Yet Gillen won the primary anyway. But … more

By James Bernstein | 9/8/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was joined by numerous local Pakistani leaders and residents to announce his relief effort for Pakistan in Valley Stream last Friday.

Blakeman announces relief effort for Pakistan

For nearly the past month, Pakistan has been impacted by severe flooding. With at least a third of the country underwater, the flooding hasn’t let up. As of Saturday Sep. 3, the cumulative … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/8/22

North Shore Water Authority, above, signed an agreement to partner with the Suffolk County Water Authority for the next two years.

North Shore water partners with Suffolk Water Authority

The Water Authority of North Shore has partnered with the Suffolk County Water Authority for the next two years. The agreement, which went into effect Sept. 1, gives the North Shore authority access … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/8/22

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