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Nancy Marks, the former campaign treasurer for embattle Representative George Santos, is pleading guilty Thursday for an undisclosed felony.

Nancy Marks, former campaign treasurer for George Santos, to plead guilty in federal court

Nancy Marks, the former campaign treasurer for New York’s most controversial Congressman, George Santos, is set to plead guilty to at least one unspecified felony Thursday at the Central Islip … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/5/23

Spotted lantern flies are an invasive species originally from China, which experts say should be squashed on sight.

Spotted lanternflies cause a buzz in Sea Cliff

The spotted lantern fly, an invasive species that feeds on plants and trees, has made its way to Long Island’s North Shore. The species has been the focus of recent media attention and Sea … more

By Daniel Offner and Will Sheeline | 9/29/23

GOP Congressman Santos supports Democrat Senator Bob Menendez’s right to due process. Both elected leaders face federal indictment charges.

George Santos supports New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez’s right to due process

During the summer, Congressman George Santos sought a venue to hold a town hall meeting with constituents, but his attempts to schedule those public meetings in Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster … more

By Roksana Amid | 9/29/23

Joseph Saladino, supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay, highlighted his 35 years of experience as he gears up for the November election.

Joseph Saladino vows to continue serving Oyster Bay

After six years as the Town of Oyster Bay supervisor, Joseph Saladino says he still has a lot he wants to accomplish. The Massapequa native has been a mainstay of town and state politics for over … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/23

Long range plan passed by Sea Cliff Village Board

Although it was a dark and stormy evening on Monday, the energy in Sea Cliff Village Hall was high as the village board unanimously approved the adoption of the Sea Cliff Comprehensive Plan. The … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/15/23

Joseph Saladino vows to continue serving Oyster Bay

After six years as the Town of Oyster Bay supervisor, Joseph Saladino says he still has a lot he wants to accomplish. The Massapequa native has been a mainstay of town and state politics for over … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/15/23

Sen. Jack Martins, second from left, hosted the Sept. 11 ceremony in the hamlet, which included members of local fire departments and veterans.

A soulful ceremony on Sept. 11 in Oyster Bay

Finding comfort among friends, family and strangers, residents memorialized those who perished on the 22nd anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 on Monday. Twenty-four residents from the hamlet died that day … more

By Laura Lane | 9/15/23

Santos claims plea speculation is ‘wildly inaccurate’

The walls seem to be closing in on freshman U.S. Rep. George Santos as federal prosecutors asked Judge Joanna Seybert to postpone the Sept. 7 status conference to continue discussions on … more

By Roksana Amid | 9/15/23

Jared Behr claims that the Town of Oyster Bay has been stuck under one party rule, and he seeks to bring ethical and infrastructural reforms if elected.

Town of Oyster Bay supervisor candidate Jared Behr Running on ethics and reform platform

With election season right around the corner, there are currently two candidates for the office of Town of Oyster Bay supervisor — challenger Jared Behr, a Democrat, and Republican … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/8/23

Gracie Donaldson Cipriano, left, James Hallinan and Tim Dunn, who support The View Grill, voiced their concerns at City Hall. They believe the city’s RFP is beyond the reach of the restaurant’s owner, Jeanine DiMenna, a beloved member of the community.

RFP is cause for concern at The View Grill in Glen Cove

Murmurs of “Jeanine,” “The View” and “RFP” echoed throughout Glen Cove City Hall chambers before Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Although some residents were … more

By Roksana Amid | 9/8/23