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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny.
Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim
The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. more
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Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill that will align many local elections, currently held in odd-numbered years, with statewide and federal elections that are held in even-numbered years. The shift aims to increase voter turnout.
Voting year for local elections shifts to 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation aligning many odd-year local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. more
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Do consequences of crimes still matter?
Is there anything more satisfying than washing your car, and then stepping back and admiring your now pristine vehicle? It’s like a fresh coat of paint on a wall or . . . more
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State Assemblyman Ari Brown, who is also the deputy mayor of Cedarhurst, is scheduled to donate a kidney to an American military veteran next month.
Assemblyman Ari Brown to donate a kidney
Assemblyman Ari Brown has openly expressed regret in the past for not serving his country. Despite his new gig in Albany, Brown has acknowledged that that service doesn’t compare to the … more
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Rep. George Santos was expelled today that included 105 votes by his fellow Republicans.
George Santos expelled from Congress
George Santos has become the first  congressman to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives without first being convicted of a felony since the Civil War. more
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Not everything is broken, late or subpar
Hey, I’m trying to strike a positive note here. more
U.S. Rep. George Santos walks out of the courthouse in Central Islip on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to multiple federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
George Santos charged with wire fraud, money laundering
U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves. more
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Joining Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, far right, were Reps. Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino, as well as Franklin Square resident Ellen Andrasick, to introduce the SALT Deductibility Act of 2023.
New bill in Congress would ease property tax burden
Three of Long Island’s four Congressmen are pressing for legislation to eliminate the SALT cap — which would allow homeowners to deduct a greater portion of their state and local property taxes. more
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The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.
More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here
There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more
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Kate Murray, left, swearing in Laura Ryder as councilwoman, with Ryder’s father, Peter Ledwith, by her side. After being a Lynbrook Village Trustee, Ryder now represents the 4th councilmanic district.
On Town Board, her selflessness is the same
Laura Ryder’s volunteerism as trustee is over, but her passion to help others just intensified as she takes a seat on the board of the biggest town on Long Island. more
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