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Lawrence resident Howard Kopel is sworn in as presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature by immediate past presiding officer Richard Nicolello. On the left is Kopel's wife, Esther.

Howard Kopel sworn in as Nassau County Legislature's presiding officer

Lawrence resident Howard Kopel who has served as the Nassau County Legislature's deputy presiding officer since 2018 was sworn in as the presiding officer in the Legislative building on Jan. 5. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 1/5/24

Here are the fire commissioner election results for the Five Towns

Residents in several special districts went to the polls to elect commissioners on Dec. 12. A fire district is a political entity that purchases the equipment for fire departments within their established budget. more

By Parker Schug | 12/22/23

Lean more about your candidates running for fire commissioner in the Five Towns

Residents in a few Five Towns fire districts and Atlantic Beach can go to their respective headquarters and vote for commissioners on Dec. 12. more

By Parker Schug, Hernesto Galdamez, | 12/8/23

The Nassau County Bridge Authority is expected to launch the E-ZPass electronic tolling system at the Atlantic Beach Bridge in mid-December.

E-ZPass is expected to come to the Atlantic Beach Bridge in December

The E-ZPass electronic tolling system is scheduled to be activated next month on the Atlantic Beach Bridge, Long Island’s only toll bridge, which connects Lawrence and Atlantic Beach. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 12/1/23

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

By Laura Lane | 12/1/23

The Atlantic Beach village board before accepting the settlement agreement with the Chabad of the Beaches. From left were Deputy Mayor Edward Sullivan, Mayor George Pappas and Trustees Nathan Etrog and Linda Baessler. Trustee Patricia Beaumont did not attend.

Chabad of the Beaches and Village of Atlantic Beach settle federal lawsuit

The Village of Atlantic Beach has agreed to pay the Chabad of the Beaches $400,000 over four years to settle a 2022 federal lawsuit. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/15/23

Longtime Republican County Legislator Howard Kopel earned his eighth two-year term in the 7th District, defeating Democratic challenger Tanvir Ahmad.

Republicans sweep in the Five Towns

All four Republicans running to represent portions of the Five Towns won their respective races on Tuesday. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/8/23

US. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito along with the three other Long Island Republican Congressmen voted in support of Kevin McCarthy of California to remain as speaker of the House of Representatives. Above, D’Esposito during a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on Sept. 28.

Congressman Anthony D'Esposito says the Republican Party is not in chaos

If there is one thing Republican Congressman Anthony D’Esposito wants his constituents to know, it is that there is still someone on Capital Hill with the tenacity and understanding of what the 4th Congressional District needs, a district that includes the Five Towns. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 10/19/23

Longtime Lawrence resident Carol Berman died on Oct. 17 at 100. Above, marking her 99th birthday last year.

Longtime Lawrence resident Carol Berman dies at 100

Carol Berman was a trailblazer. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/18/23

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the creation of the State Anti Hate in Education Center & Annual Convening on Sept. 19, set to launch next year, to combat antisemitism.

State to combat Antisemitism with this Anti-Hate center

Believing she has a responsibility to the Jewish people in New York state — which has the largest Jewish population in the country — Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled plans on Sept. 19 for a State Anti Hate in Education Center & Annual Convening next summer. She made the announcement at the Center for Jewish History in downtown Manhattan. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 9/29/23

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